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We are delighted to introduce Councillor Sean McHale as the new Mayor of Chichester for the 2026-2027 term.

06/11/2026

The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal for Chichester was officially launched on Saturday 24th October. The launch took place at the City Council Offices in North Street at 1100hrs with the symbolic presentation of a poppy to the Mayor, Councillor Sean McHale, by the Poppy Appeal Organiser for Chichester, Paul Gaffney.

Read more here: https://chichestercity.gov.uk/the-mayor-opens-chichesters-royal-british-legion-poppy-appeal/

06/11/2026

Chichester City Council was pleased to welcome the Chichester Chamber of Commerce to the Council House yesterday for the CCCI AGM.

It was a great opportunity to connect with local businesses, share ideas, and explore how we can work together to support our city and community.

03/11/2026

The community is invited to attend Chichester City Council's Annual Service of Remembrance on Sunday 8 November at 11am, as we pause together to honour the service, courage and sacrifice of those who gave so much for our country.

Sunday 8 November | 11am | Litten Memorial Gardens

30/10/2026

Missed the Mayor, Councillor Sean McHale, on BBC Radio Sussex this morning? Listen to this extract as he talks about the City Council's Lantern Parade and Mayor's Proclamation, and explains the historical significance of this unique Chichester tradition.

26/10/2026

📅 The Mayor’s Week Ahead | 26 October – 1 November

Councillor Sean McHale has another varied week ahead, with meetings, community engagement and a special milestone in Chichester’s history.

🏛️ Wednesday 28 October | 8.30am
Building for Growth: Executive Roundtable – Chichester City Arts Centre.

🗣️ Thursday 29 October | 12.30pm
Chichester Area Talking News AGM – Oving Jubilee Village Hall.

🎉 Saturday 31 October | 4pm
800 Years Proclamation – Chichester Market Cross. A special occasion marking an important milestone in our city’s history.

The Mayor will also be judging the best dressed for the Halloween party! See you there 🎃

🔗 You can find the full Mayor’s Engagement Diary on the Chichester City Council website:
https://chichestercity.gov.uk/mayor-of-chichester-engagement-diary/

22/10/2026

Following the Mayor’s statement to the Chichester Observer, an interview was recorded this morning addressing the abuse directed at the cast and crew of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

22/10/2026

We're inviting residents to join a friendly workshop and share their views on what makes Chichester special, what the City Council should stand for, and how we can communicate more effectively with our community.

Wednesday 4 November 2026
6pm-8pm
Council Chamber, The Council House

Book your free place: https://loom.ly/K2TEDpg

21/10/2026

Her comments were echoed by Chichester City Mayor, Cllr Sean McHale: “I was sorry to read Munya Chawawa’s comments about his time in Chichester. I abhor prejudice in any form, and racism, homophobia and xenophobia have no place in our city. His experience deserves to be taken seriously, not explained away.

“The City Council meets regularly with community representatives and our local police to highlight antisocial behaviour. Chichester is a good place to live and do business, but that’s only true if it’s true for everyone.

“I would encourage anyone who experiences or witnesses this kind of behaviour to report it, so we can keep working to make sure every resident and visitor feels comfortable and welcome in our city. I would welcome the chance to talk with him about what happened and how we can learn.”

Racist abuse on our streets ‘truly disgusting,’ says MP

19/10/2026

The Mayor’s Week Ahead | 19–25 October

The Mayor, Councillor Sean McHale, will be representing the City of Chichester at two community events this week.

📅 Friday 22 October | 6.00pm
The Chichester Society AGM
📍 Assembly Room

📅 Saturday 24 October | 11.00am
Red Cross Poppy Appeal Launch
📍 The Council House

The Mayor looks forward to attending these engagements and representing the city.

🔗 You can view the full Mayor’s Engagement Diary here:
https://chichestercity.gov.uk/mayor-of-chichester-engagement-diary/

CHICHESTER CITY COUNCILThe Mayor’s Parlour • The Council HouseNorth Street • CHICHESTER • West Sussex • PO19 1LQTel: 01243 788502Email: [email protected]: www.chichestercity.gov.uk

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