July 2025

Summer in the street!

Don't miss this year’s Summer Street Party event in Chichester city centre on Sunday 6 July! Stalls, entertainment, delicious food and fun for all ages 10am – 4pm! Come along and get into the summer spirit.

Shippam's exhibition

A major new exhibition will celebrate iconic Chichester brand Shippam’s when it opens at The Novium Museum on Saturday 12 July. 'Hurrah for Shippam's' explores the company’s extraordinary story from its beginnings as a family grocer in 1786 to its rise as a beloved household name.

Men's health fair - Petworth

Our Wellbeing team is inviting residents to attend its first free Men’s Health Fair on Tuesday 15 July at Petworth Park Sports. From 10am - 2pm access free blood pressure checks and chat to a range of health professionals for advice on weight management, healthy eating, stopping smoking, mental wellbeing, and reducing alcohol intake.

Curbing anti-social behaviour

A Public Space Protection order (PSPO) has been agreed for Chichester city centre to help reduce street drinking and other anti-social behaviour. The order runs until 2028 and means that police have the power to confiscate alcohol being drunk in public spaces where it is causing or could cause anti-social behaviour.

Play areas refubishment update

Refurbishing Whyke Oval, Parklands and Priory Park are now nearing completion and work will start on Oaklands Park very soon. Find out more about the project

Norman tower discovered

Volunteers have unearthed a Norman tower – called a barbican - as part of this year’s archaeological dig in Chichester’s Priory Park. The tower would have been used to defend the city’s castle. Find out more

New online housing system

Our new online housing applications system, Chichester HomeMove makes it quicker and easier for residents to apply to join the housing register or to access housing advice. It’s been introduced in direct response to customer feedback. Find out more

Make your home energy efficient

If you're looking to make your home more energy efficient you can now access the free ‘Energy Saving Plan Builder’ website. People can explore and customise the different energy efficiency improvements for their home and budget. Find out more