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Residents and businesses are urged to be better prepared for emergencies

Residents and businesses across the Chichester District are being encouraged to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies and unexpected disruptions as part of the Governments new Be Ready campaign. The campaign aims to help households become more resilient in the face of a range of potential risks, including severe weather, Read more...

Government delays decision on local government reorganisation in West Sussex

A decision on local government reorganisation in West Sussex has been further delayed, following an announcement by the Government today (Thursday 29 October). The Government has confirmed that it intends to move forward with local government reorganisation in five areas, subject to a three-week consultation with council leaders. These include Gloucestershire, Read more...

Featured events

Lantern Parade and the Mayors Proclamation

31 October

The Council House, North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LQ

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Monsters Party

31 October, 12:39

Oving, near Chichester

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Spotlight On

From Ravenna to Midhurst: The Remarkable Story Behind Philip Jackson's Dante

Visitors walking beside South Pond in Midhurst may be surprised to encounter one of the greatest figures in European literature. Standing among the trees is Dante Alighieri, the medieval Italian poet whose Divine Comedy has influenced writers, artists and thinkers for more than 700 years. The bronze sculpture is the work Read more...

Upcoming events

Oct31
Lantern Parade and the Mayors Proclamation
Join Chichester City Council for a special lantern parade through the heart of
Oct31
12:39 Monsters Party
A spooky evening for all the family. Entry £2 (booking essential) There will
Oct31
14:30 Chichester Film Makers - Autumn Event
Aimed at professional and aspiring film makers and screen talent that are wanting
Oct31
19:30 The Archers: Live at 75
BBC Radio 4s long-running drama The Archers celebrates its 75th anniversary with a
Oct31
19:30 The Archers Live at 75
Don your best hat, dust off your prize-winning jam recipe and join us
Oct31
19:30 The 24 Hour Charity Musical
What is a 24hr Musical? We can't tell you Why not? Only the
Oct31
20:00 Two of Africas Top Musicians Play Chidham
Black History Month comes to an end on Saturday 31 October when Malian-
Nov01
15:30 Autumn stars and galaxies
During the autumn months it is getting darker much earlier in the evening.
Nov02
14:00 Ordinary Voices Revealed: Unveiling early Sussex court records
PostponedBook your place for a free event to celebrate projects unveiling early Sussex
Nov03
The Last Laugh
Direct from a London run, The Last Laugh imagines three of Britains all-time
Nov03
10:00 Open Morning Chichester Library
On the first Tuesday of each month we aim to have the Library
Nov03
10:00 Open House and Foyer Café
Open House & Foyer CaféJoin us every Tuesday from 10:00am to 1:00pm for

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