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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

FestivALL: Open Mic at The Nest

23 February

The Nest at Chichester Festival Theatre

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Lunchtime Concert

24 February, 13:10 - 14:00

Chichester Cathedral

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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

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
Feb24
16:00 Kids 6 Week Sewing Course
Stitch by Stitch: A Kids Sewing CourseSparking Creativity and Confidence, One Thread at
Feb24
18:30 A Creative Space - Chi
Bring a project, start a project, be inspired, meet new people. Spending your
Feb24
18:30 Family Yoga Class
Come along with your tweens and teens to move, breathe, and unwind together
Feb25
15:00 Themes in Poetry - Romantic Love
Meg is passionate about poetry. But many of us still think of it

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