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

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

02/10/2025

Your monthly news update from Chichester District Council

Welcome to the October 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.

Cross Market and More returns!

Our popular Cross Market & More event is back in Chichester city centre on Sunday 12 October. Browse the amazing work by local artisans creatives, designers and makers plus delicious street food and drink and entertainment from local musicians. Pop along between 10am and 4pm.

Art workshops at museum

The Novium Museum is running two Saturday-morning workshops this month exploring Iron Age and Roman art. The sessions will develop a greater understanding of how ancient art was made and the designs the artists chose. The Iron Age session is on 18 October and the Roman one on 25 October. Each session costs £15. Find out more

Northgate car park closure

Chichester’s Northgate car park will be closed on Saturday 18 October so that the annual Sloe Fair can take place. The car park will be closed to all public vehicles while the fair takes place and will re-open at 12noon on Tuesday 21 October. Find out about alternative car parks

Recruiting for food waste service

We are currently recruiting for drivers to operate vehicles for our new food waste collection service that will be starting next spring. If you hold a valid Class 2 HGV driving licence and Driver CPC qualification then we’d love to hear from you! Find out more

Rare artefact to be conserved

A £35,000 project to conserve a rare Roman lead coffin lining from the 4^th Century will go ahead next year. The liner is on display inside The Novium Museum and will now be conserved and then re-housed in its own custom-made display case. Find out more

Local Government Reorganisation

Chichester District Council has backed the option of two unitary authorities in West Sussex, describing it as the most appropriate model for local government reorganisation. Find out more

Join our new channel for updates

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Looking to make a change?

If you're looking to make a positive change to your health and wellbeing then Our Chichester Wellbeing Service could be for you! Get help with reducing alcohol intake, eating more healthily, losing weight and bringing more exercise into your life. Find out more from our friendly team by calling 01243 521041 or emailing them

Get ready for our festive events and markets!

From late November we’ll be putting on a fabulous programme of festive events in Chichester city so make sure you keep an eye out on our social media channels including our events and markets Facebook page and in your regular paper copy of initiatives next month. Expect festive markets, discos, a pantomime, a live performance trail plus more!

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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