Mayor of Chichester

27/08/2026

City council launch survey to seek views on historic Chichester landmarks

25/08/2026

🌱 Celebrating Chichester’s gardeners and allotment holders

The Mayor was delighted to attend the Chichester and District Gardens and Allotments Association Annual Show at The Newell Centre, where he had the pleasure of presenting awards and meeting some of the talented gardeners and allotment holders from across the local community.

The annual show is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the time, skill and dedication that goes into growing and creating beautiful gardens and allotments.

Congratulations to everyone who took part and to all of this year’s award winners! 🌻🥕🏆

Thank you to the Chichester and District Gardens and Allotments Association for inviting the Mayor along and for a lovely afternoon.

24/08/2026

Chichester City Council is seeking the views of residents and visitors on the history and heritage of the City of Chichester.

Your feedback will help inform future decisions about how the City Council invests in the repair, preservation, and maintenance of important historic assets, including listed buildings such as the Market Cross and The Council House.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8NNG975

24/08/2026

🏇 The Mayor’s Week Ahead | Week commencing 24 August

It’s a quieter week in the Mayor’s diary, with one engagement coming up this weekend.

🏇 Sunday 30 August | 12 noon

The Mayor will be attending the City Stakes at Goodwood Racecourse.

A lovely opportunity to enjoy one of the highlights of the local racing calendar and meet people from across our community.

You can view the Mayor’s full programme of engagements on our website: 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

12/08/2026

⛳️ Celebrating a year of American Golf in Chichester

The Mayor recently visited American Golf in Chichester to celebrate the store’s first anniversary and meet the team.

There was also time for the Mayor to have a go on the golf simulator — proving that civic duties can occasionally involve a little bit of fun! 😄

Congratulations to the team at American Golf on reaching your first year in Chichester, and thank you for the warm welcome.

We wish you every success for the year ahead! 🏌️‍♂️

11/08/2026

🇬🇧 Throwback Tuesday | VJ Day

As we look ahead to this Saturday’s VJ Day commemorations in Chichester, we’re taking a look back at a previous commemoration held at the city’s war memorial.

These photographs capture the Mayor taking part in the service of remembrance, alongside representatives of local organisations and members of the community.

VJ Day – Victory over Japan Day – is marked on 15 August and commemorates the surrender of Japan in 1945, bringing the Second World War to an end.

This Saturday, 15 August, the Mayor will join the community at Litten Gardens to mark the 81st anniversary of VJ Day.

🇬🇧 We will remember.

10/08/2026

🌿 The Mayor’s Week Ahead | Week commencing 10 August

It’s another busy week for the Mayor, with a focus on our local community, gardens and allotments.

🌸 On Wednesday, the Mayor will be attending an Open Garden event.

🇬🇧 On Saturday, he’ll be joining the community at the VJ Day event at Litten Gardens, marking 81 years since VJ Day.

🌱 Later that afternoon, the Mayor will attend the Chichester and District Gardens and Allotments Association Annual Show at The Newell Centre.

We look forward to sharing some highlights from the Mayor’s engagements throughout the week.

📅 You can view the Mayor’s full diary of engagements on the Chichester City Council website:
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

07/08/2026

A visit to Chichester Camera Club Exhibition 📸

The Mayor and Mayoress were delighted to meet members of Chichester Camera Club and hear more about the club and the work of its members.

It was wonderful to see the passion and creativity that goes into photography in our local community, and to have the opportunity to admire some of the members’ work.

Thank you to everyone at Chichester Camera Club for the warm welcome and for taking the time to share your work with the Mayor and Mayoress. 📷🖼️

Why don't you pop in and take a look at some of the works for yourself. The exhibition is on until Saturday 8th August.

05/08/2026

2026 marks 800 years since the foundations of the organisation we know today as Chichester City Council.

To commemorate this historic anniversary, we're hosting a programme of special events throughout September and October, bringing Chichester's rich civic heritage to life.

Find out more and get involved: https://chichestercity.gov.uk/chichester-city-council-800-years/

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04/08/2026