Category: "news-and-events"
Discretionary Grant applications open
The Chichester City Council Discretionary Grant scheme for 2020-2021 has now opened. The scheme is aimed at community not-for-profit organisations whose activities benefit the people of Chichester. If you are interested in the Grant scheme, please have a look at the web page and read through the guidelines. Chichester City Council... read more »
Remembrance Sunday road closures - 10th November
Please note that, in order to allow for the Remembrance Sunday parades to take place, the following Road Closure Orders will be in force from 10.40am until 12.00pm pm Sunday 10th November 2019. North Street - from the Council House to the Market Cross East Street - all St... read more »
Chichester Remembers
The annual Remembrance Sunday parade and service at Litten Gardens will be held on Sunday 10th November. The main parade will leave from East Street at approximately 10.35am with the Civic parade departing from in front of the Council House, North Street, a few minutes later. Both parades will then head... read more »
Neighbourhood Plan - public consultation survey goes live
As part of the public consultation for the Chichester Neighbourhood Plan, Chichester City Council has launched a survey to gather views from the local population about what should or shouldn't be included in the finished Plan. The survey is available online here: neighbourhoodsurvey.chichestercity.gov.uk Paper copies can be obtained from... read more »
Chichester Neighbourhood Plan public meeting announced
Chichester City Council is preparing a Neighbourhood Plan to give local people more influence on planning decisions. We need local people to tell us what you think about local issues. To launch the public consultation phase there will be a public meeting in The Assembly Room, The Council House, North Street,... read more »
Afternoon tea with the Mayor of Chichester
Following the success of the first event, the Mayor of Chichester will once again be hosting an exclusive afternoon tea on Wednesday 23rd of October in aid of the Mayor's charities. Tea will be served between 3 and 5pm in the beautiful surroundings of the Mayor's Parlour in The Council... read more »
Job Vacancy - Property Maintenance Officer
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE OFFICER 37 hours per week salary £20,344 - £22,462 (SP 9-14) Chichester City Council is seeking an enthusiastic, committed and adaptable person to join the Property Maintenance Team, reporting to and assisting the Property Manager in the maintenance of City Council buildings, green spaces and other assets. This role would... read more »
Street name signs to honour Royal Sussex Regiment Victoria Cross recipients
Following a request from the Chichester Branch of the Royal Sussex Regimental Association, Chichester City Council is delighted to announce that street signs on Roussillon Park will shortly be replaced with new signs that will include citations about the Victoria Cross recipients whom the roads are named after. The roads... read more »
Tea with the Mayor of Chichester
Join the Mayor of Chichester on Wednesday 25th of September for an exclusive afternoon tea in aid of the Mayor's charities. Tea will be served in the beautiful surroundings of the Mayor's Parlour in The Council House, North Street, Chichester. The tea will cost £18 per head and will include a... read more »
Lighting up Litten Gardens
Chichester City Council is pleased to announce that the installation of new heritage lamp posts around the main path in Litten Gardens has now bee completed. The project is intended to extend the time that the Gardens can be used and to improve the safety for visitors at night. Using low... read more »
A Celebration of Brewery Field - Community Open Day - 25th August 2019
Come along on Sunday 25th August from 12pm to 4pm for this FREE, fun family event celebrating Brewery Field. Located just behind the West Sussex County Council Records Office on Orchard St, Brewery Field is community space for everyone to enjoy. The day will see a Teddy Bears' picnic, the Chichester... read more »
Annual Civic Awards - nominations sought
Chichester City Council is seeking nominations for its Annual Civic Awards. The Civic Awards are presented to people who have made a significant contribution to the wellbeing of the people of Chichester or the City itself as well as recognising works undertaken that enhance the look of the City or... read more »
Change of dates - Finance Committee and Council
Please note that, in a change to the previously published calendar of Council and Committee meetings, the new dates for Council and Finance Committee for September are as follows: Finance Committee - 4th September 2019 - 5.30pm Council - 11th September - 6.00pm A revised calendar is now available on... read more »
Heritage Award for World War 1 Memorial Sculpture
We are very pleased to announce that The Woodland Centre has received a Highly Commended certificate in the Building Craft category for the World War 1 centenary commemorative statue in Litten Gardens. The sculpture, commissioned by Chichester City Council, was installed in the Garden of Remembrance and Reconciliation in Litten... read more »
Celebrate all things Chichester this Super Saturday
As part of it's Love Local, Shop Local, Chichester BID together with Spirit FM and a host of Chichester Businesses will be making this Saturday, the 13th July, SUPER SATURDAY! The Mayor, Councillor Richard Plowman, will open the day long celebration of all that Chichester has to offer. There is a... read more »
Freedom of the City of Chichester Ceremony details announced for Tony French MBE
Details of the Freedom Ceremony for Tony French MBE have been announced. The Ceremony will take place on Saturday 13 July at 12 noon in The Assembly Room, The Council House, North Street Chichester. The public are cordially invited to attend the Ceremony to recognise the eminent services rendered to the... read more »
Check your City Councillor's attendance at meetings
You can now check which Councillors are attending which of the City Council's meetings and Committees. The information will be updated after every meeting. The attendance information can be found here: Chichester City Council attendance records for Councillors While you are there, why not have a look around our website and find... read more »
Chichester City Council to consider creation of a Neighbourhood Plan
Chichester City Council's Planning and Conservation Committee will be considering the creation of a Neighbourhood Plan at it's meeting on Wednesday 26th June. The meeting will take place at 5.30pm in The Council Chamber, The Council House, North Street, Chichester. Further information about Neighbourhood Plans can be found here: Chichester City... read more »
Statutory announcement - availability of unaudited accounts for Chichester City Council to year end 31 March 2019
Each year, Chichester City Council’s Annual Return needs to be reviewed by an external auditor appointed by the Public Sector Audit Appointments. The unaudited Annual Return has now been published with this notice and will be available for inspection from Tuesday 4 June to Monday 15 July 2019. As it has... read more »
Chichester community groups invited to apply for New Homes Bonus project funding
Chichester City Council is seeking applications from community schemes and/or groups for funding for projects which would benefit the citizens of Chichester. This year, the City Council has over £57,000 available to be allocated to these projects. More information and an application form can be found here: https://chichestercity.gov.uk/new-homes-bonus-scheme-2018/ or on the... read more »