Local Support
Street Maintenance
Highway Rangers are visiting Chichester this week and have requested that any areas of concern be reported directly to parish-town.enquiries@westsussex.gov.uk.
The Rangers are looking at overgrown vegetation, weeds, street furniture maintenance, or other minor upkeep matters that make our lovely area look untidy. This is not for private roads (such as the Graylingwell Estate or those owned by social housing providers like Hyde) or private land, but they will clear vegetation intruding from private land.
Can you report any issues with Highways via this dedicated email address: parish-town.enquiries@westsussex.gov.uk.
Many thanks to all those who have already responded to the speed survey (over 50 responses so far!).
If you are keen to respond there is still time: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X77ZHJZ
Chichester Area Consultation
As part of a new consultation, which will run until Friday 25 September, we want to hear from as many people, groups and organisations as possible. The new local plan will cover all parts of the Chichester District outside the South Downs National Park and will help shape how the area develops up to 2045. It will address issues that matter most to our communities, and will guide decisions about:
- New homes.
- Jobs and employment land.
- Transport and infrastructure.
- Community facilities and services.
- Climate change and the environment.
- Protecting the character and heritage of the area
The consultation invites people to tell us what they value most about their local area; the challenges they think the Chichester plan area will face in the future; the issues that should be prioritised; and how they would like to be involved as the plan develops. People can find out more by visiting our website and you can take part in the consultation via our consultation portal.
NHS
For all your physical and mental healthcare contact the NHS.
Dial 111 or look at the NHS Website for advice.
If you have coronavirus symptoms, you do not have to call 111, but may do so for advice.
DO NOT go to your GP, Pharmacy or Hospital with symptoms, call 111, or for urgent medical attention call 999.
Domestic Abuse Support
Free Confidential National Helpline open 24 hours Tel. 0808 2000 247
WORTH local helpline open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Tel 07834 968539 or 0330 222 8181
Call 999 if you are in danger (if you can’t speak safely, press 55 when asked which service you require)
Money Worries
Contact the West Sussex County Council Community Hub to be referred for hardship support. If you are struggling to pay essential bills, you can also contact direct Chichester District Council, your bank, landlord, and energy suppliers etc to help you manage.
The Universal Credit Helpline – Tel. 0800 328 5644 Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
Food Concerns
The local food bank can help you if you have concerns about feeding your family.
Chichester District Food Bank – tel: 01243 773 687 or email info@chichesterdistrict.foodbank.org
Community Warden
Dawn White, our Chichester District Council Community Warden, is a friendly point of contact for help or advice.
Tel: 07825 681527 Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm
www.chichester.gov.uk/communitywardens
Email: community@chichester.gov.uk
Sussex Police
To report a crime, anti-social behaviour, missing person, road traffic incident, lost property etc
Sussex Police– tel: 101 for non-emergency
tel: 999 in a genuine emergency
or report online via Sussex Police
Sussex County Council
West Sussex County Council are in charge of most local roads, housing, social care, schools, libraries, planning, births/marriages/deaths etc
Tel: 01243 777100
Chichester District Council
Chichester District Council are in charge of parks/playgrounds/open spaces, Household waste collections, Noise/environmental health complaints, Fly Tipping, parking permits, council tax, local planning
Tel: 01243 785166