Mayor of Chichester

14/09/2026

The Mayor's Week Ahead | Week Commencing 14 September 2026

The Mayor's programme includes an important civic engagement this week as Chichester welcomes visitors from Senglea, Malta.

📅 Saturday 19 September | 12pm

The Deputy Mayor will attend a visit by the Mayor and delegation from Senglea, Malta at The Council House, strengthening international civic links and promoting friendship between our communities.

We look forward to welcoming our visitors to Chichester and sharing highlights from the visit throughout the week.

You can view the Mayor's full engagement diary 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

14/09/2026

Thank you for attending our Medieval Market and for supporting our 800-year celebrations.

A special thank you goes to all the demonstrators, entertainers, and traders who helped transport visitors back to the Middle Ages and brought the event to life.

We would also like to extend our thanks to the Chichester BID Ambassadors for their presence and support throughout the day, Chichester District Council for allowing us to host the event in the city centre, and Chichester Cathedral for hosting activities on the Cathedral Green.

Your support and involvement helped make the event a great success, and we are grateful to everyone who played a part.

10/09/2026

Chichester City Council will open the historic Council House for Heritage Open Days, offering rare access to one of the city’s most significant civic buildings.

13 September 2026, 10 am - 4 pm, The Council House, North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LQ

08/09/2026

The Chichester Branch of The Queen’s Regimental Association is marking its 60th anniversary with a commemorative tree planting ceremony at the Litten War Memorial Gardens.

Saturday 12th September 2026, 11am, Litten Memorial Gardens

08/09/2026

07/09/2026

The Mayor's Week Ahead | Week Commencing 7 September

As Chichester's 800-year anniversary celebrations continue, the Mayor, Councillor Sean McHale, has a number of engagements in the week ahead.

📅 Monday 7 September | 6pm
The Mayor will attend the second of the 800 Year Anniversary Historical Talks at the Council House, exploring Chichester City Council's history from local government reorganisation in 1972 to the present day.

📅 Saturday 12 September | 11am
A former Mayor, Councillor Clare Apel will attend a Tree Planting Ceremony in Litten Gardens to commemorate 60 years of The Queen's Regiment.

📅 Sunday 13 September | 10am
The Mayor will take part in Heritage Open Days, welcoming visitors to the Council House for a special tour as part of the city's 800-year celebrations.

There is plenty happening across the city as we continue to celebrate Chichester's rich heritage. We'll be sharing updates from the Mayor's engagements throughout the week.

You can view the Mayor's full engagement diary 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

01/09/2026

📜 Chichester City Council at 800 Exhibition Officially Opened by the Mayor

Today, the Mayor of Chichester officially opened the Chichester City Council at 800 Exhibition, celebrating eight centuries of civic history and heritage.

The free exhibition showcases fascinating items from Chichester's past, including council records, medals, publications, Jubilee souvenirs, and memorabilia from mayoral and royal occasions. Visitors can explore displays highlighting the city's civic heritage and learn more through informative exhibit labels.

📍 The Council Chamber and Smith Gallery, The Council House, North Street
📅 Tuesday 1 September to Thursday 17 September
🕙 10.00am to 4.00pm
🎟️ Free entry, no booking required

Take a journey through 800 years of local democracy and discover the stories, people, and traditions that have helped shape Chichester.

01/09/2026

🏛️ The Mayor’s Week Ahead | Week commencing 31 August
It’s a special week in Chichester as the city continues to celebrate its 800-year anniversary! 🎉

The Mayor, Councillor Sean McHale, has a busy few days ahead:
🥂 Tuesday 1 September | 5pm
The Mayor will attend the 50th Anniversary Celebration at Goodwood Racecourse.

📚 Wednesday 2 September | 6pm
The Mayor will attend the 800 Year Anniversary Historical Talks at the Council House.

🏰 Saturday 5 September | 10am
The celebrations continue with the 800 Year Anniversary Medieval Market at Chichester Market Cross.
There’s plenty happening across the city as we celebrate this important milestone in Chichester’s history. We’ll be sharing more from the Mayor’s engagements as the week progresses.

📅 You can view the Mayor’s full engagement diary 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

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.