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Council Chamber

The Council Chamber is situated at the front of the Council House and was built in 1731. It has been used for over 250 years for the meetings of the Chichester City Council and is a very elegant room with a deeply-coved ceiling.

The Council Chamber set up for committee meetings with the Mayoral table set up in the background
The Council Chamber set up for committee meetings with the Mayoral table set up in the background

Around the room are many portraits and a number of boards recording the names of the Mayors of Chichester since 1532 and the history of Chichester and the City Council.

Chichester City Council's Council Chamber set up for a wedding
Chichester City Council’s Council Chamber set up for a wedding

There are two ornamental fireplaces on the north and south walls and a magnificent eighteenth century chandelier hanging from the centre of the ceiling,

The Council Chamber is open to the public during Heritage Open Days, but private visits can be arranged through the City Council.

The Council Chamber is available for Weddings and Partnership Ceremonies.

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