Community – Chichester City Council https://chichestercity.gov.uk The Parish Council for the City of Chichester Fri, 08 May 2026 14:15:49 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://chichestercity.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/favicon-32x32-1.png Community – Chichester City Council https://chichestercity.gov.uk 32 32 Chichester Gala 2026 https://chichestercity.gov.uk/events/chichester-gala-2026/ Fri, 08 May 2026 14:15:44 +0000 https://chichestercity.gov.uk/?post_type=lsvr_event&p=14803 Join us for the city’s biggest free outdoor event, packed with live entertainment, great food and drink, local traders, and activities for all ages.

Entertainment
From 11am, enjoy a full programme of local talent including children’s entertainers, rock bands, dance groups, and more. The Community Stage runs until 5.30pm, with main stage performances continuing through to 9pm.

Main Stage Line‑Up
• Floor Fillers – 90s/00s dance anthems, disco and pop classics
• Irrelevant Elephant – soulful South Coast jazz‑funk
• House of Anthems – live Ibiza‑style club classics to close the night

Family Activities
• Miniature railway rides
• Circus Tent
• Classic car show featuring vintage favourites
• Traditional fairground rides and games

Food, Drink & Traders
Enjoy a great mix of local pop‑up food and drink, from ice creams to hearty meals. Explore a variety of independent traders in the stalls and inside the Guildhall, offering unique items to browse and take home.

Community Involvement
Local charities and voluntary groups will be on site to share information about their services and upcoming events.

For the latest information on the Chichester Gala 2026 visit our website: https://chichestercity.gov.uk/gala/

]]> Four Cities Presents: Romans and Normans Playing in the Park https://chichestercity.gov.uk/events/four-cities-presents-romans-and-normans-playing-in-the-park/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:50:51 +0000 https://chichestercity.gov.uk/?post_type=lsvr_event&p=14633 For several years archaeologist James Kenny has organised digs in Priory park, uncovering a considerable amount of Chichester’s history, including evidence of Norman, Roman and Mediaeval occupation, James tell’s us what he has discovered and how it has increased our knowledge.

Followed by light refreshments representative of the four twinning cities.

Event Details:

Starts at 7:30PM

Location:

The Assembly Room, North Street, Chichester, Chichester, PO19 1LQ

Tickets:

https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/chichester/the-assembly-room-north-street-chichester/romans-and-normans-playing-in-the-park/2026-06-22/19:30/t-plqjekz

]]> Chichester’s Emergency Services and Community Day 2026 https://chichestercity.gov.uk/events/chichesters-emergency-services-and-community-day-2026/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:45:55 +0000 https://chichestercity.gov.uk/?post_type=lsvr_event&p=14592 Chichester’s Emergency Services and Community Day is a free, family-friendly event celebrating the work of local emergency services and the Armed Forces. The event provides an opportunity for residents and visitors to explore fire engines, police vehicles, ambulances, and coastguard equipment, as well as historic emergency service vehicles. It also serves as a platform to promote community resilience and inspire future emergency service personnel.

Date: Sunday, 2nd August 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Oaklands Park, Chichester, PO19 6AP

Entry: Free for all attendees

]]> East Ward Residents Meeting https://chichestercity.gov.uk/events/east-ward-residents-meeting/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:22:08 +0000 https://chichestercity.gov.uk/?post_type=lsvr_event&p=14576 Chichester City Council will be hosting a series of Ward Meetings across all five wards: North, East, South, West and Central.

These meetings will give residents the opportunity to hear directly from their City Councillors about the latest developments in local government reorganisation and what these changes could mean for the Parish of Chichester.

Councillors will also provide an update on progress with the City Plan. Following the presentations, residents will have the chance to share their views on both the reorganisation proposals and the City Council’s work on the City Plan.

Details for the East Ward Meeting are as follows:

Location:
Swanfield Park Community Centre
Chichester
PO19 6GH

Date:
Saturday 9th May 2026

Time:
12pm-1pm

This series of events is an excellent opportunity to learn more about improvements being made in your local area and the Council’s plans for the future. It ensures that your priorities for the city are heard and considered as the Council continues to work in the best interests of the Parish of Chichester.

]]> West Ward Residents Meeting https://chichestercity.gov.uk/events/west-ward-residents-meeting/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:57:56 +0000 https://chichestercity.gov.uk/?post_type=lsvr_event&p=14572 Chichester City Council will be hosting a series of Ward Meetings across all five wards: North, East, South, West and Central.

These meetings will give residents the opportunity to hear directly from their City Councillors about the latest developments in local government reorganisation and what these changes could mean for the Parish of Chichester.

Councillors will also provide an update on progress with the City Plan. Following the presentations, residents will have the chance to share their views on both the reorganisation proposals and the City Council’s work on the City Plan.

Details for the West Ward Meeting are as follows:

Location:
St Wilfrid’s Church
Durnford Close,
Chichester,
PO19 3AG

Date:
Saturday 18th April 2026

Time:
12pm-1pm

This series of events is an excellent opportunity to learn more about improvements being made in your local area and the Council’s plans for the future. It ensures that your priorities for the city are heard and considered as the Council continues to work in the best interests of the Parish of Chichester.

]]> Central Ward Residents Meeting https://chichestercity.gov.uk/events/central-ward-residents-meeting/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:44:35 +0000 https://chichestercity.gov.uk/?post_type=lsvr_event&p=14563 Chichester City Council will be hosting a series of Ward Meetings across all five wards: North, East, South, West and Central.

These meetings will give residents the opportunity to hear directly from their City Councillors about the latest developments in local government reorganisation and what these changes could mean for the Parish of Chichester.

Councillors will also provide an update on progress with the City Plan. Following the presentations, residents will have the chance to share their views on both the reorganisation proposals and the City Council’s work on the City Plan.

Details for the Central Ward Meeting are as follows:

Location:
Old Court Room
The Council House
North Street
Chichester, PO19 1LQ

Date:
Saturday 30th May 2026

Time:
12pm-1pm

This series of events is an excellent opportunity to learn more about improvements being made in your local area and the Council’s plans for the future. It ensures that your priorities for the city are heard and considered as the Council continues to work in the best interests of the Parish of Chichester.

]]> South Ward Residents Meeting https://chichestercity.gov.uk/events/south-ward-residents-meeting/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:18:42 +0000 https://chichestercity.gov.uk/?post_type=lsvr_event&p=14557 Chichester City Council will be hosting a series of Ward Meetings across all five wards: North, East, South, West and Central.

These meetings will give residents the opportunity to hear directly from their City Councillors about the latest developments in local government reorganisation and what these changes could mean for the Parish of Chichester.

Councillors will also provide an update on progress with the City Plan. Following the presentations, residents will have the chance to share their views on both the reorganisation proposals and the City Council’s work on the City Plan.

Details for the South Ward Meeting are as follows:

Location:
St George’s Hall
Centenary Centre
43 Cleveland Rd, Chichester
PO19 7AD

Date:
Monday 13th April 2026

Time:
7pm-8pm

This series of events is an excellent opportunity to learn more about improvements being made in your local area and the Council’s plans for the future. It ensures that your priorities for the city are heard and considered as the Council continues to work in the best interests of the Parish of Chichester.

The South Ward Meeting will also provide an update on the New Florence Park Community Centre .

]]> Culture Spark – Our Living Library https://chichestercity.gov.uk/events/culture-spark-our-living-library/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:30:43 +0000 https://chichestercity.gov.uk/?post_type=lsvr_event&p=14331 Our Living Library is an opportunity for local people to share and collect their experiences, their expertise, their culture and their adventures.

The Old Court Room
The Council House
North Street
Chichester
PO19 1LQ

Saturday 28th March

10am-1pm

Come and listen to some amazing stories recounted by our story tellers and gatherers.

Tell us your story too!

It’s Free! With tea & coffee.

To find out more and/or book your place
Contact Caroline at culturespark2022@gmail.com

www.culturesparkchi.co.uk/about-culture-spark

Funded by UK Government

Chichester District Council

]]> Wellbeing Month – Chichester Library https://chichestercity.gov.uk/events/wellbeing-month-chichester-library/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:26:15 +0000 https://chichestercity.gov.uk/?post_type=lsvr_event&p=14328 Live Well For Longer

Slipper Swap – pick up a new pair of slip-free slippers
No need to bring us your old ones!

  • Chichester Community Wellbeing-Blood Pressure & Weigh ins
  • Carewise
  • RNID Hearing Checks
  • Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove
  • Chichester Food bank
  • Carers Support
  • Fire and Rescue
  • Social Prescribers

Thursday 12 March
10.00am-2.00pm

No need to book, just drop in!


Chichester Library
Tower Street, PO19 1QJ
01243 777351
chichester.library@westsussex.gov.uk

]]> Chichester City Council’s 39th Annual Awards & Freedom of the City https://chichestercity.gov.uk/events/chichester-city-councils-39th-annual-awards-freedom-of-the-city/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:14:25 +0000 https://chichestercity.gov.uk/?post_type=lsvr_event&p=14191 Join us for the 39th Annual Awards and Freedom of the City Ceremony, taking place at the Chichester Festival Theatre on Friday 20 March 2026 at 10:30am.
Admission is free, and all are warmly invited to celebrate the people and organisations who make Chichester exceptional.

This year, the City Council is proud to grant the Freedom of the City upon Jess Breach, one of England’s most outstanding rugby talents and a true Chichester success story.

Jess Breach, born in Chichester in 1997, rose rapidly through rugby from childhood to become one of England’s most prolific international players, delivering a record‑breaking debut in 2017 and achieving more than 50 caps and victories by 2025. Despite her global success, she remains strongly connected to her hometown, actively supporting Chichester Rugby Club and inspiring hundreds of young players, particularly girls through coaching, fundraising and community engagement.

The Annual Awards will also shine a light on Chichester’s rich heritage and vibrant community spirit. This year, four Blue Plaques will be unveiled, three of which celebrate remarkable women who have shaped the city’s history: Charlotte Turner Smith, the influential poet and novelist; Margery Wilkinson, a dedicated activist; and Queen Elizabeth I, who visited Chichester in 1591 during one of her most significant royal progresses. The fourth plaque will honour James Bennet Freeland, whose vision and generosity led to the creation of Oaklands Park, a much‑loved green space at the heart of the city.

A Civic Award will be presented to Julie Sandall, who runs Julie’s Kiosk in Florence Park. The café hosts a community foodbank, redistributing surplus items from local food charities to those who need them most.

Further awards include:

  • Art and Science Award – Chichester Creative Art Creative Network
  • Community Award – Creative Beatz and Jam Café
  • Small Business Award – Ghost at the Feast

We look forward to welcoming residents, guests and supporters to this special occasion as we celebrate excellence, service and the enduring spirit of Chichester.

Use this link to book your free ticket: Select tickets – Chichester City Council’s 39th Annual Awards & Freedom of the City – Chichester Festival Theatre

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