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Governments second consultation on local government reorganisation in Sussex has closed

The second Government consultation on options for local government reorganisation in Sussex has now closed. The Government asked for views on two additional options, following feedback from the previous consultation. These were based on modifications to proposals previously submitted by local authorities in Sussex. In West Sussex, the additional proposal involved Read more...

Initiative will help champion city and showcase its unique qualities

An initiative aimed at raising Chichester's profile and attracting more commercial investment will see a Place Board and an Ambassador Programme established to help engage businesses and other organisations to champion the city and wider area. A key action in the Chichester Regeneration Strategy, the Place Identity and Branding Project seeks Read more...

Featured events

Octagon Way - Part One

16 June

The Octagon Parish, West Sussex

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Chichester Netwalking with Lodge Court

16 June, 09:00-10:30

Chichester Marina

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SussexFest And How To Celebrate This Sussex Day

If there is something a resident of Sussex could be druv to, it's Sussex Day. Sussex Day is the annual celebration of all things Sussex that is celebrated on 16th June each year. Given the history and tradition it encompasses, though, it's a recent arrival on the calendar. The official day Read more...

Upcoming events

Jun16
Octagon Way - Part One
The Octagon Way links the eight small and quite distinct Downland churches of
Jun16
09:00 Chichester Netwalking with Lodge Court
Chichester Netwalking is not just about networking; it's about well-being and enjoying the
Jun16
09:30 Sussex Day - If walls could talk - tour
Sussex Day House Tour Celebrate Sussex Day with a 90 minute guided tour,
Jun16
10:00 Tales from the Cathedral Library
Discover the stories hidden within Chichester Cathedrals historic library through our Tuesday morning
Jun16
10:30 Just One Thing
This is a free event to give you the opportunity to speak to
Jun16
10:30 Guided Tree Walk through the Garden
Enjoy a guided tree walk through Bishops Palace Garden, discovering remarkable trees noted
Jun16
11:00 Open House & Foyer Cafe
Join us in our foyer cafe, a welcoming and relaxing spot for tea
Jun16
11:00 Champs Hill - Newlyn School Art Exhibition
The Art of the Newlyn School, 1880 - 1940, launches at Champs Hill
Jun16
14:00 Silent Women - female directors who were pioneers of cinema
Talk by Ellen Cheshire, film historian, writer and researcher who regularly speaks at
Jun16
18:00 Future Chichester
Do you have ideas for the future of Chichester? Do you have a
Jun16
19:00 Jazz Avenue featuring Katie Rogers
Jazz Avenue featuring Katie Rogers is a five-piece band based on the South
Jun17
10:30 Art Tour
Medieval wall paintings and sculpture reliefs sit alongside Victorian glass work and contemporary

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