Chichester District Council

02/11/2026

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People of all ages will be able to enjoy a range of events as part of Chichester District Council's festive events programme which kicks off at the end of this month.

This year's line-up features a number of events that will take place in and around Chichester's Priory Park. These include a live performance trail, pantomime, storytelling sessions for pre-schoolers, a silent disco and jazz café.

To read the full article, please visit the link in the comment below.

02/11/2026

in the district this week?

🎼WemsFest hosts an impressive, diverse mix of world-class artists all year round. Come along to Westbourne Community Hall and enjoy the folk fusion group 'Birdvox' on Thursday 5 November.

🍅Come along to the Chichester Farmers' Market, where the food on offer is fresh, seasonal and ready for your plate. All the traders at Chichester Farmers' Market are from a 50 mile radius of the city, so head to Chichester city centre on Friday 6 November and meet the people behind the products!

🎭'The Last Laugh', a nostalgic and funny new play celebrating Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse, comes to Chichester Festival Theatre this week. Book your tickets now, with the final performance taking place on 7 November.

🗓️ For more events in the district, you can visit our What's On calendar, The Great Sussex Way website, and Chichester Living website through the links in the comment below.

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The Community Food Hub will be at Petworth's Sylvia Beaufoy Centre from 10:30am-11:30am on Thursday 5 November.

Find out more online: https://bit.ly/4vfxxbc

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01/11/2026

⭐Applications closing soon - Conditions and Compliance Monitoring Officer⭐

We are looking for a part time Conditions and Compliance Monitoring Officer to join our colleagues in our busy Planning Enforcement team.

The successful candidate will work closely with our wider Development Management division, and developers, to ensure that developments are built in accordance with their planning approvals. The role will involve monitoring compliance with planning conditions and Section 106 agreements.

If you enjoy working with people, have a high attention to detail and passion for finding solutions, we would love to hear from you!

📅 Applications close on Thursday 5 November, so apply now!

For more information about this opportunity and to apply, please see the link in the comments section below.

01/11/2026

Council meetings this week:

⏰ Tuesday 3 November 9.30am: Cabinet

⏰ Wednesday 4 November 9.30am: Planning Committee

For links to agendas and our meetings calendar please see the comments below.

31/10/2026

⭐Applications closing soon - Planning Officer⭐

We’re looking for a Planning Officer to join our colleagues in our busy Development Management team.

The successful candidate will deal with a range of customer enquiries, pre-application enquiries, planning applications, and appeals relating to areas of the district outside the South Downs National Park.

We’re looking for applicants with a positive attitude who enjoy working with others and want to make a positive difference for people across our district.
If you’re a planning professional looking for a new career opportunity or to broaden your experience, we’d love to hear from you!

📅 Applications close on Thursday 5 November, so apply now! For more information about this opportunity and to apply, please see the link in the comments below.

31/10/2026

🌱We’re offering free trees for planting projects in the Chichester District this winter!

Since 2020, more than 75,000 trees have been planted through our Tree Chichester District initiative. Now we're looking for the next generation of tree planting projects.

Whether you're a farmer, landowner, parish council, community group, school, or individual — if you have a suitable tree planting site and permission to plant on it, we’d love to hear from you!

You can apply for free trees and support materials through our Tree Chichester District scheme.

📧 Request an application form: [email protected]

Trees will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications will be assessed to make sure they meet the criteria, which is designed to ensure the trees thrive once they have been planted.

👇 For eligibility information and more details, visit the link in the first comment.

31/10/2026

📢 Have you booked your place yet?
Businesses across the Chichester District are being invited to two free sustainability events this November, offering practical support to help organisations reduce costs, improve efficiency and build resilience for the future.

⚡Cut Energy Costs and Storm-Proof Your Business Before Winter
📅 Wednesday 4 November
⏰ 12pm to 1pm
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

Learn how to reduce energy use, lower running costs, carry out a DIY energy audit and prepare your business for extreme weather.

🌱 Sustainable Business Showcase
📅 Wednesday 18 November
⏰ 10am to 3.30pm
📍 Downlands Gridshell Building, Weald & Downland Living Museum, Singleton

Join businesses, suppliers and sustainability experts from across the region for a day of networking, inspiration and practical learning.
Whether you're just starting your sustainability journey or looking to build on existing plans, these free events offer expert advice, useful tools and valuable connections.

30/10/2026

⭐Applications closing soon - Senior Planning Officer⭐

If you’re ready to take the next step in your planning career or broaden your experience, we're looking for a Senior Planning Officer to join our Development Management team.

We’re looking for a planning professional with a positive attitude, a commitment to high standards and excellent customer service. Ideally, candidates will have three years’ post-qualification experience in planning and dealing with complex planning matters, including urban and rural planning issues typically found in a National Park.

The successful candidate will mentor junior members of the team, present items to Planning Committee, and take a leading role in planning appeals.

📅 Applications close on Thursday 5 November, so apply now!

For more information about this opportunity and to apply, please see the link in the comments section below.