Latest news and events from across the Chichester District - Initiatives Newsletter

Latest news and events from across the Chichester District- Initiatives Newsletter

31/07/2025

Your monthly news update from Chichester District Council

August 2025

Welcome to the August issue of initiatives+

This newsletter is issued every month with the latest news and events in our area, details of schemes and projects that will benefit our residents and businesses, as well as relevant national and local updates.

Enjoy local produce

Don't forget to enjoy fresh local and seasonal food from our Chichester Farmers' Market, which runs on 1 and 15 August. A wide range of stalls will be selling fruit and vegetables, meat, cheese, fish, honey, eggs and more! Head to East Street in Chichester city centre, 9am-2pm. Find out more on our events and markets Facebook page

Shaping West Sussex - have
your say

Residents, businesses and community groups across West Sussex are being asked for their views on the future of their local councils as part of an important survey Please make sure that you have your say by 11.59pm on Wednesday 13 August.

Fun on two wheels!

Our ‘Skate, Scoot and Bike’ event will return to Chichester Skatepark on Sunday 10 August. The event runs 11am–4pm behind Westgate Leisure Centre. Enjoy exciting displays by top experts and the chance to try out different disciplines. Find out more

Emergency Services Day

Head to Oaklands Park in Chichester for an Emergency Services and Community Day on Sunday 24 August. This free event has been organised by West Sussex Fire and Rescue and runs 10am–4pm. Enjoy live demonstrations, music, entertainment, activities and stalls for all the family.

Refurbished play areas open!

Refurbishment works at Priory Park and Parklands play areas in Chichester have been finished ready for youngsters to enjoy. Find out more information.

More public toilet refurbishments

A further eight public toilet facilities in the district are to be refurbished starting in spring 2026. Works will include improving the overall energy efficiency of each site, aiming to add LED lights and more efficient equipment. Where possible, solar panels will also be added. Each facility will be updated to meet the latest accessibility requirements. Find out more

Join the CDC Facebook channel

We recently launched a channel on Facebook Messenger and more than 500 people have already joined! The channel is another way for us to help share updates on events, consultations and important news. Join now

Shippam's exhibition family events this summer

Enjoy a series of Shippam’s-themed family events this summer at The Novium Museum in Chichester, to accompany their new ‘Hurrah for Shippam’s’ exhibition. Create a hanging mobile, design a poster and make your own colourful Jarvis the Jar character. Sessions are free, no booking needed - just drop in. Find out dates and times

Could your organisation take on one of our assets?

Local organisations across our district are invited to apply for the transfer of certain council-owned buildings and other assets. Councillors recently agreed a Community Asset Transfer policy, setting out which buildings and assets are available for transfer, who can apply, and the terms and conditions that they must meet to be considered. Find out more about the assets eligible for transfer

Other local news

Keep up-to-date on all the latest council news at: www.chichester.gov.uk/latestnews

Here you can find the latest media releases and you’ll also find the latest District Dispatch column, and previous issues of our newsletter that you may have missed.

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