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

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

27/06/2024

Your monthly news update from Chichester District Council

July 2024

Welcome to the July 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.

Give your views on climate change projects

From 1 July you'll have the opportunity to give your views about potential climate change projects in the Chichester District as part of a consultation. There will be an online survey and we'll also be running a series of public events. On Monday 1 July we are hosting an evening online event from 7pm while our first face-to-face event will take place on Wednesday 3 July in Petworth from 3pm - 7pm. Find out more

Election reminder

Polling Day for the General Election will take place on Thursday 4 July. Polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm. Don’t forget that following the Government’s new laws regarding elections, you will need to bring a suitable form of photo ID with you. Find out more

Cross Market and More and Summer Street Party

Our popular Cross Market & More artisan market and Summer Street Party return on Sunday 7 July. Running from 10am until 4pm, the Cross Market & More is a mixed street market, celebrating the very best creatives, designers, makers and producers from the district, plus entertainment and family activities. Find out more on our events Facebook page

Midhurst cinema events

A free outdoor cinema event returns to Midhurst on Saturday 13 July part of the CultureSpark programme. 'Wonka' starts at 2pm, preceded by a kids’ karaoke session at 1pm led by singer Lizzie Haynes. At 6pm there will be a screening of 'Mamma Mia' followed by an Abba tribute band. Bring a chair or blanket, sit back and enjoy! Email for more details.

Information day - Petworth

We'll be holding a community information event in Petworth on 23 July, 10am to 1pm at the Sylvia Beaufoy Centre. Meet people from a range of services including our Supporting You and Wellbeing teams and external organisations such as West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Find out more about how to access the various support services on offer.

Want to reduce your alcohol intake?

Our specialist alcohol wellbeing advisor is here to help you or a loved one if you feel that you need some support to reduce your intake. Our advisors are there to listen and help you take small steps to achieve your goals, and offer advice, information, tools and resources to support you. Find out more

Dinosaur talk at The Novium Museum

Find out about the Horshamosaurus during an evening talk at The Novium Museum in Chichester on Thursday 18 July at 6.30pm. Assistant Curator at Horsham Museum and Art Gallery, George Graham will tell the amazing story of the discovery of a dinosaur at Rudgwick Brickworks, and its journey to being identified and named as a new genus, Horshamosaurus Rudgwickensis. Tickets cost £8.50 (includes entry to the 'Dinosaurs: Hungry Hatchlings' exhibition from 5.30pm). Book your ticket

Join the 'Sussex Six' campaign

The 'Sussex Six' is about encouraging CDC based business to commit stocking or using an additional six local food and drink producers from across Sussex area to help build local supply chains and support the local economy. Find out moreabout the campaign and what amazing food and drink producers we have in the district and where you enjoy their produce.

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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