Octpber 10, 2025
Welcome to this week’s blog - as always, thanks for having a read.
This week Ian, Mick, Val and Andrew had Selsey Town Council’s Planning Committee on Wednesday evening, preceded at 7pm by a short Extraordinary Full Council Meeting. I took Donna to Full Sidlesham Parish Council afterwards. Earlier that day, it was CDC Planning for Donna and Val
Next week, there is the scheduled Full Selsey Town Council on Wednesday at 7.30pm. That morning, Donna and Val have Chichester District Council’s Development, Planning and Infrastructure Panel. On Thursday, Ian and I have our fortnightly catch-up with Selsey Town Council’s Senior Team and, on Friday, Donna has Full West Sussex County Council.
You can watch meetings live: CDC and WSCC.
The Cross Market & More Artisan Market returns to Chichester city centre on Sunday (12 October), between 10am and 4pm in North Street and East Street. It offers an innovative and quality market for all tastes and provides an opportunity for local artisan creatives, designers and makers to showcase their work alongside delicious street food and drink vendors. There will also be live entertainment from local musicians. Meanwhile the Sloe Fair returns to Northgate car park in Chichester for three days from 6am on Saturday 18 October 2025 until 12 noon on Tuesday 21 October 2025.
If, like me, you are worried about bees you can sign a petition here; -
Another environmental thing you may be able to do is to apply to CDC for free trees and support materials to help deliver new tree planting projects across our District this winter. They have once again secured funding from the Tree Council’s and Defra’s ‘Trees Outside Woodland Fund’, which will be used to support individuals and groups who are embarking on tree planting projects in the district. The scheme is open until 17 November 2025, and application forms can be requested by emailing: treescheme@chichester.gov.uk. Each proposed planting site will be assessed by the council’s Tree Project Officer. Trees will be allocated to suitable projects on a first come, first served basis, and successful applicants must complete their planting projects by 16 February 2026. CDC will cover the cost of trees, as well as essential items to support their growth, such as tree guards and mulch. In some cases, the scheme may also be able cover the cost for fencing to protect the planting area.
CDC has committed further funding of £147,000 each year to its successful Community Warden scheme, subject to match funding from partner organisations. It is currently marking its 20th year supporting residents and operates in Chichester, Tangmere, Oving, Selsey, Bracklesham and the Witterings. Their achievements include: -
Dealing with close to 100,000 incidents, the majority relating to low-level crime and anti-social behaviour.
Providing more community-based interventions and support for vulnerable people to help prevent crisis situations.
Holding numerous clear-up days and community action days to help clear littering, fly tipping, graffiti.
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As always, from the whole Team, stay safe.
Tim
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