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Residents urged to register to vote ahead of upcoming West Sussex County Council election

Residents in the Chichester District are being reminded of key voting deadlines following the Governments confirmation that the West Sussex County Council election will take place on Thursday 7 May 2026. To cast their vote in this election, people must be registered by midnight on Monday 20 April 2026. Registering only Read more...

District businesses reminded to share their views in business insight survey

Businesses across the Chichester District are being reminded to take part in Chichester District Councils business insight survey before it closes at 11.59pm on Friday 6 March 2026. The survey is designed to build a current and comprehensive picture of the local business climate. It asks businesses about the local economic Read more...

Featured events

Emsworth Loves Local Small Business Market

21 February, 09:00 - 13:00

Emsworth Methodist Church, 19 High Street, Emsworth. PO10 7AQ

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Kids Saturday Sewing Sessions "Make Your Own Jellycat!"

21 February, 10:00 - 12:30

Felix Tabitha @ The Old Post Office, 12 North Street, Emsworth, PO10 7DG

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Spotlight On

A Venue for Every Occasion

Here at Chichester Community Development Trust, we've worked tirelessly for over a decade to create some of the most beautiful and varied spaces for all in Chichester. These spaces have been created with community front and foremost and that includes, local businesses, groups, clubs, families, and individuals. However, we are discovering Read more...

Upcoming events

Feb21
09:00 Emsworth Loves Local Small Business Market
Join us on 21st February at Emsworth Methodist Church for a lovely day
Feb21
10:00 Kids Saturday Sewing Sessions "Make Your Own Jellycat!"
Come along to our kids sewing Saturday for stitching fun!We will be running
Feb21
10:30 Family Friendly Backstage Tours
Join one of our Family Friendly Backstage Tours, perfect for 7 - 11
Feb21
18:15 Stargazing
Embark on a captivating guided journey through the night sky with renowned local
Feb22
10:00 Pottery Throw Down!
Do you watch the Pottery Throw Down or the film Ghost and think,
Feb22
10:00 Ceramic Handbuilding Day
What better way to spend time than playing with clay all day along
Feb22
10:30 Brush and Brunch
Join professional artist and tutor Sue Cooper, for a relaxed painting session. Ease
Feb22
10:30 Ceramic Clock
How do you fancy your very own one-off handmade ceramic clock to grace
Feb23
FestivALL: Open Mic at The Nest
Calling all local disabled and/or neurodivergent artists, performers, and curious creatives - this
Feb23
18:00 Pottery Throw Down!
Do you watch the Pottery Throw Down or the film Ghost and think,
Feb24
13:10 Lunchtime Concert
Benjamin Chewter, organ Nicolaus Bruhns (1665-1697)Praeludium in E minor The Great Georg Böhm
Feb24
14:00 West Dean House Tour and Cream Tea
House Tour & Cream Tea - The Hidden Histories of West Dean Join

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