Chichester City Parish Meeting – City Plan Update
Chichester City Council is hosting a Parish Meeting to update residents on the progress of the City Council Plan, while also providing an opportunity to give feedback on current and future projects.
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Chichester Arts Forum
Chichester Arts Form welcomes artists of all kinds to share their passions, network with fellow creatives, and be inspired!
Join us for the next installment on Thursday, 14th November from 6pm to 8pm at the Council House.
📍 Location: Council House, Assembly Room, Chichester.
Free Christmas Tree Decoration Workshops
Families are invited to enjoy free creative workshops during October half term, ahead of an enchanting Christmas Tree Stroll
Chichester BID has organised a series of creative family-friendly workshops this October half term, designed to involve the community in the lead-up to this year’s much anticipated Christmas Tree Stroll.
Mandy Coupar Workshop– Assembly Rooms, Wednesday 30 October: 10am- 2pm. Craft doves from recycled milk cartons and paint festive scenes on hanging wooden discs for the Here is Home Christmas Tree.
Digital Switchover events coming soon
West Sussex County Council Libraries, in partnership with Neighbourhood Watch and BT Group, are hosting drop-in events to help residents understand the Digital Switchover. By 2027, all telephone providers will switch from analogue landlines to fibre, which may affect telecare devices and landline use during power cuts. Volunteers and experts will be available to explain the changes and offer advice on online safety.
Drop-in sessions will run from October to November in various libraries. No booking is required, so feel free to attend and learn how to stay informed and connected.
Event details
These are informal drop-in sessions, so there’s no need to book – just come along to your nearest location.
- Billingshurst Library: Wednesday 30 October, 10.00 am – 12.30 pm
- Rustington Library: Tuesday 5 November, 10.00 am – 12 noon
- Littlehampton Library: Tuesday 5 November, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
- Burgess Hill Library: Friday 8 November, 10.30 am – 1.00 pm
- Midhurst Library: Monday 11 November, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
- Steyning Library: Wednesday 20 November, 10.30 am – 1.00 pm
We look forward to helping you stay informed and safe as these changes take place.
Find out more: Our Digital Voice Project with BT | Neighbourhood Watch Network (ourwatch.org.uk)
Raising Your Profile by Ellen Cheshire
We are hosting our next Community Forum event on Wednesday 6th November 2024 in the Assembly Room from 10:00-12:30.
This is a free event for charity groups and organisations on ‘Raising Your Profile’ which will be delivered by Ellen Cheshire from Chichester Cathedral Trust. The session will be followed by a Q&A and networking. Refreshments will also be served.
The event is free to all however, we ask that you register through the following link so we may anticipate numbers: Raising your profile – RSVP here
Positive Ageing Month
West Sussex County Council are hosting a selection of events at Bognor Regis and Midhurst Library.
Midhurst Library
RNID Hearing Checks – Drop in for a free three minute hearing check by RNID volunteers.
Wednesday 16 October – 9.30am–4.30pm
Drop in and meet: Everyone Active, Age UK, U3A, Alzheimer’s Society, Chichester Wellbeing, Prevention Assessment Team
Fire and Rescue, HILS Meals on Wheels
Wednesday 16 October – 9.30am–4.30pm
Bognor Regis Library
Hearing and Brain Talk with Dr Kate Hough
Monday 21 October – 11.00-12.00pm
This is a free event but pre-booking is essential. Please contact Bognor Regis Library for more details.
Drop in and meet: Arun Wellbeing, Age UK, U3A, Alzheimer’s Society, Prevention Assessment Team, Mind
Tuesday 22 October – 9.30am – 4.30pm
NHS Physical Movement Health Checks – No need to book, just turn up!
Tuesday 22 October – 9.30am-4.30pm
RNID Hearing Checks – Drop in for a free three minute hearing check by RNID volunteers.
Tuesday 22 October – 9.30am – 4.30pm
Spooky (not scary!) Stories – Library Events
Join us this half term for some fiendishly fun tales and a creepy craft activity! Suitable for children aged 4 -8 years.
Booking essential – please speak with staff to reserve a place. Parents and carers must remain with their child during this activity.
Tuesday 29 October – 10.00-11.00am – Midhurst Library
Tuesday 29 October – 2.30-3.30pm – Petworth Library
Thursday 31 October – 10.00-11.00am – Bognor Regis Library
Thursday 31 October – 10.30-11.30am – Selsey Library
Thursday 31 October – 2.00-3.00pm – Willowhale Library
Message in a Bottle – Emergency Information Scheme
A bottle is supplied which contains a pre-printed form and two green cross stickers. The user fills in the form or if that is not possible a family member, friend or carer or member of a Health Team or Doctor could complete the form on behalf of the user.
The form contains information that clearly identifies them, this includes a photograph of the patient, basic medical details or information on where prescribed medicines are kept in the house, emergency contact numbers, any allergies etc. A section of
the form also contains useful information if the patient is diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer’s in case they may wander off, then there is some information that would be useful to the Emergency Services when trying to locate the patient.
Romance Fraud in Sussex
Finding love and friendship online is increasingly popular. It can be highly enjoyable however, meeting new people this way does come with its own set of risks. One of the most concerning is romance fraud, which not only creates great emotional pain but can also lead to significant financial losses.
In the past year, nearly a quarter of all fraud cases reported to the Fraud Support Service at Victim Support Sussex were linked to romance scams, showing how common this type of crime has become.
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL – TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
STOCKBRIDGE ROAD NORTHBOUND, CHICHESTER
NOTICE IS hereby given that in pursuance of the provisions of Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, as amended, the use of Stockbridge Road Northbound, Chichester from junction with Southgate Link to junction with Canal Wharf temporarily prohibited from 25/09/24.
The restriction will be in place Night-time only overnight 25/09 and 26/09 (road will be reopen during daytime).
This emergency closure is necessary to allow SGN locate and repair gas escape.
It is anticipated the works will be completed by 27/09/24
Emergency vehicle, Residential and Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times
The alternative route for traffic will be signed on site
This notice will be effective for a maximum of 21 days from the date given above
Any queries about the effect of the closure on traffic using the highway please contact the West Sussex Contact Centre on 01243 642105
Any queries about the nature of works please contact SGN on 07974846993.
Matt Davey
Assistant Director of Highways, Transport and Planning
