Chichester Library interactive Vardo drop-in session
Come and delve into our interactive vardo (Gypsy wagon/micro museum) and explore traditional artefacts. Decorate or make your own vardo, create designs for plates and lots more.
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Truth and Tails – a special event at Chichester Library with Chichester Festival Theatre
On Wednesday 11 October 2023, join Chichester Library for a free special performance and workshop by Chichester Festival Theatre.
A Roaring Good Time to be had at Chichester Library’s October half-term holiday activities
Thursday 26 October – 10.30 to 11.30am
Join us for some pre-historic half-term holiday fun with stories and a craft activity.
Suitable for children aged 4+
Kingsham Area Action Group Family Funday – 26 August
Come along and join in the fun at the Kingsham Area Action Group family fun day being held on Saturday 26 August from 11am to 3pm on the Whyke Oval, Hay Road, Chichester.
Homes for Ukraine Scheme
CAN YOU PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION TO UKRAINIAN GUESTS?
West Sussex County Council are keen to talk to anyone who can offer accommodation to Ukrainians on the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.
For further information, contact:
ukrainesupport@westsussex.gov.uk
Own a piece of Chichester history – old street name plates go under the hammer
Chichester City Council has put up 133 old street name plates for auction.
The online timed auction will take place from Friday 21 July to Sunday 30 July from 10am to 8pm and is being run by Stride and Son Auctioneers.
This is a rare chance to own a piece of Chichester history and all proceeds will be going to the Mayor’s charities which this year are Chichester District Foodbank and Second Chance Chichester.
The catalogue will be published shortly but you can find the auction calendar here:
Chichester Neighbourhood Plan Community Engagement Survey
City Councillors and members of the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group spoke to lots of members of the local community at the Chichester Gala on Saturday 1 July about the developing Chichester Neighbourhood Plan.
The City Council is hiring
Two new job vacancies at the City Council have just been advertised.
These are:
- Civic and Council Support Officer (full time)
- Part time Facilities Officer (15 hours per week)
The closing date for both is Friday 28 July 2023 with interviews taking place during the week beginning 7 August 2023
More information can be found here: Job vacancies at Chichester City Council
Statutory announcement – availability of unaudited accounts for Chichester City Council to year end 31 March 2023
Availability of unaudited accounts for Chichester City Council to year end 31 March 2023
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 the accounts will be available for inspection from Friday 30 June to Thursday 10 August 2023.
As it has yet to be reviewed by the appointed auditor, it is subject to change as a result of the external review.
The full notice of publication can be seen here:
The unaudited annual return is here:
Chichester City Council – Annual Governance and Accountability Return – 2022-2023 (PDF download)
Chichester Gala and Family Fun Day
The Chichester Gala and Family Fun Day is returning to Priory Park on Saturday 1 July 2023.
There will be a wide variety of stalls selling their wares, a vintage and artisan market in the beautiful Guildhall, a variety of entertainment, a BBQ, a tea tent and lots of other activities to keep the family amused.
There will also be charities and community groups promoting themselves whilst raising funds for their causes.
Watch Phil Hewitt from the Chichester Observer chat about the event with Town Clerk, Mrs Sam Tate here: https://dai.ly/x8lvv9m
