April 4, 2025


Welcome to this week’s blog - as always, thanks for having a read.


This week Donna had the Harbour Conservancy on Monday while Mick, Val and Ali had a stakeholders briefing from Coastal Partners ahead of the upcoming sea defence events in the Selsey Centre (24th - 10 - 2pm, 25th - 2 - 7pm and 26th - 10 - 2pm.)


On Wednesday Donna and Val had Chichester District Council’s Planning Committee, while on Thursday Ian and I had our fortnightly Management Meeting with Selsey Town Council’s Senior Officers. This coming Tuesday, Steve, Val, Donna and I have Full Chichester District Council which includes a motion I have put forward, after representations, about Local Government pay. I also have my fortnightly one to one with Selsey’s Town Clerk and at some point Steve, Val, Donna and I are having an on site seafront briefing with Officers from Chichester District Council.


You can watch council meetings live: CDC and WSCC


We recently reported that the Manor Green project was discussed at the last Full Selsey Town Council meeting. So were the Warners Yard toilets and consequently you may have seen: -


Selsey Town Council is pleased to announce that the invitation for tender for the improvement works at Warners Yard Toilets has now been published. We understand the frustration caused by the extended closure of these facilities, and this tender is a key step towards getting them back into use as soon as possible.


Interested parties can find full details of the tender here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012019-2025. All applications must be submitted by 2 May 2025.”


Selsey Town Council has two admin vacancies, one full-time and the other school hours. Consequently, bookings for Selsey Town Hall rooms and the Selsey Centre for now, will be managed via the Selsey Centre, including all paperwork related to room hire, weddings, and other events. Payments should be made at the Selsey Centre, where card payment facilities are available. Additionally, keys for both venues must be collected from the Selsey Centre team.


The Novium Museum is inviting local families to take part in a unique opportunity to help shape its upcoming headline exhibition about Shippam’s, one of Chichester’s most iconic brands. A Shippam’s Family Focus Group will take place at The Novium Museum in Chichester on Wednesday 16 April at 2pm, offering families with children aged 5 to 11 the chance to hear about interactive displays, share ideas, and help ensure the upcoming exhibition is engaging for young visitors. Places are free but must be booked in advance through the museum’s website.


The focus group is part of a major project made possible by a £44,593 grant from Arts Council England, which explores Shippam’s rich history through digitisation, oral histories, and a headline exhibition opening in July 2025. Founded in 1786, Shippam’s was not only a leading name in food production but also a cornerstone of Chichester’s community, employing generations of local families. The exhibition will showcase personal stories, memories, and the lasting impact of the company on our District.


Advance warning that next month, on 24th May 2025 from 10:45 until 11:45, it is this year’s Chichester Pride 2025 event.


Apparently a significant number of people think these are some of our poshest places: -

https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/25042732.7-poshest-places-sussex-according-readers/   


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As always, from the whole Team, stay safe.


Tim

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