Projects: Chichester

Reconnect the station, canal and city centre →

Make room for homes people can afford →

Connect local skills to local opportunities →

City; site not confirmed

Innovation hub

The council is testing demand and viability for another business hub.

proposed — Feasibility. The council is testing demand and viability for another business hub. · source does not state a status date

Responsible body: District council and business partners

What the source says: Feasibility. The council is testing demand and viability for another business hub.

Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?

Progress, funding and source

Cost: Not established by the evidence checked.
Funding: Not established by the evidence checked.
Area covered: The original collection uses its own local area labels. These have not been matched to current official ward boundaries; no whole-ward benefit footprint is inferred.

No verified ward footprint is assigned.

Source checked 2026-10-16. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.

Questions for the next progress report

What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?

Connect local skills to local opportunities →

Priory Park

White Pavilion repairs

Architects were appointed to cost three repair options.

proposed — Design. Architects were appointed to cost three repair options. · source does not state a status date

Responsible body: District council

What the source says: Design. Architects were appointed to cost three repair options.

Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?

Progress, funding and source

Cost: Not established by the evidence checked.
Funding: Not established by the evidence checked.
Area covered: The original collection uses its own local area labels. These have not been matched to current official ward boundaries; no whole-ward benefit footprint is inferred.

No verified ward footprint is assigned.

Source checked 2026-10-16. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.

Questions for the next progress report

What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?

Priory Park

Brick Pavilion future

A community-facing organisation submitted a planning application for the council’s preferred option. This is a different building from the White Pavilion.

proposed — Planning application. A community-facing organisation submitted a planning application for the council’s preferred option. This is a different building from the White Pavilion. · source does not state a status date

Responsible body: District council and applicant

What the source says: Planning application. A community-facing organisation submitted a planning application for the council’s preferred option. This is a different building from the White Pavilion.

Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?

Progress, funding and source

Cost: Not established by the evidence checked.
Funding: Not established by the evidence checked.
Area covered: The original collection uses its own local area labels. These have not been matched to current official ward boundaries; no whole-ward benefit footprint is inferred.

No verified ward footprint is assigned.

Source checked 2026-10-16. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.

Questions for the next progress report

What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?

Wellington Road to Oaklands Way

Oaklands Park path

A proposed walking, cycling and wheeling link. January 2027 was an earliest conditional construction date, not a promise.

proposed — Feasibility. A proposed walking, cycling and wheeling link. January 2027 was an earliest conditional construction date, not a promise. · source does not state a status date

Responsible body: District and county councils

What the source says: Feasibility. A proposed walking, cycling and wheeling link. January 2027 was an earliest conditional construction date, not a promise.

Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?

Progress, funding and source

Cost: Not established by the evidence checked.
Funding: Not established by the evidence checked.
Area covered: The original collection uses its own local area labels. These have not been matched to current official ward boundaries; no whole-ward benefit footprint is inferred.

No verified ward footprint is assigned.

Source checked 2026-10-16. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.

Questions for the next progress report

What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?

Westhampnett depot

Heavy vehicle apprenticeships

Training is being developed with Chichester College Group; first intake anticipated September 2027.

proposed — Programme development. Training is being developed with Chichester College Group; first intake anticipated September 2027. · source does not state a status date

Responsible body: Council’s depot service and Chichester College Group

What the source says: Programme development. Training is being developed with Chichester College Group; first intake anticipated September 2027.

Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?

Progress, funding and source

Cost: Not established by the evidence checked.
Funding: Not established by the evidence checked.
Area covered: The original collection uses its own local area labels. These have not been matched to current official ward boundaries; no whole-ward benefit footprint is inferred.

No verified ward footprint is assigned.

Source checked 2026-10-16. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.

Questions for the next progress report

What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?

Connect local skills to local opportunities →

District’s three leisure centres

Leisure centres investment

New operator took over in May 2026. The contract includes an investment commitment; this does not establish that all improvements are built.

approved — Contract awarded. New operator took over in May 2026. The contract includes an investment commitment; this does not establish that all improvements are built. · source does not state a status date

Responsible body: District council and leisure operator

What the source says: Contract awarded. New operator took over in May 2026. The contract includes an investment commitment; this does not establish that all improvements are built.

Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?

Progress, funding and source

Cost: £8 million contract investment commitment
Funding: Not established by the evidence checked.
Area covered: The original collection uses its own local area labels. These have not been matched to current official ward boundaries; no whole-ward benefit footprint is inferred.

No verified ward footprint is assigned.

Source checked 2026-10-16. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.

Questions for the next progress report

Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?

Chichester district

More temporary accommodation

A former student building was being prepared for 51 temporary accommodation units. Autumn 2026 was the expected opening; opening has not been verified.

in-progress — Preparation. A former student building was being prepared for 51 temporary accommodation units. Autumn 2026 was the expected opening; opening has not been verified. · source does not state a status date

Responsible body: District council housing service

What the source says: Preparation. A former student building was being prepared for 51 temporary accommodation units. Autumn 2026 was the expected opening; opening has not been verified.

Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?

Progress, funding and source

Cost: Not established by the evidence checked.
Funding: Not established by the evidence checked.
Area covered: The original collection uses its own local area labels. These have not been matched to current official ward boundaries; no whole-ward benefit footprint is inferred.

No verified ward footprint is assigned.

Housing pressure reaches beyond house prices →

Source checked 2026-10-16. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.

Questions for the next progress report

What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?

Make room for homes people can afford →

Chichester district

Food-waste collections

Collections began rolling out in March 2026. The next test is sustained recycling performance.

completed — Service launched. Collections began rolling out in March 2026. The next test is sustained recycling performance. · source does not state a status date

Responsible body: District council waste service

What the source says: Service launched. Collections began rolling out in March 2026. The next test is sustained recycling performance.

Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?

Progress, funding and source

Cost: Not established by the evidence checked.
Funding: Not established by the evidence checked.
Area covered: The original collection uses its own local area labels. These have not been matched to current official ward boundaries; no whole-ward benefit footprint is inferred.

No verified ward footprint is assigned.

Recycling needs a new baseline →

Source checked 2026-10-16. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.

Questions for the next progress report

What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?

Measure the difference food-waste collections make →

Planning guidance and wastewater capacity →

Thornham catchment; not the whole city

Wastewater treatment capacity

The council reports Southern Water funding for expansion, with completion a priority by 2030. New development must be phased with available capacity.

funded — Funding confirmed. The council reports Southern Water funding for expansion, with completion a priority by 2030. New development must be phased with available capacity. · source does not state a status date

Responsible body: Southern Water; district planning authority

What the source says: Funding confirmed. The council reports Southern Water funding for expansion, with completion a priority by 2030. New development must be phased with available capacity.

Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?

Progress, funding and source

Cost: Not established by the evidence checked.
Funding: Not established by the evidence checked.
Area covered: The original collection uses its own local area labels. These have not been matched to current official ward boundaries; no whole-ward benefit footprint is inferred.

No verified ward footprint is assigned.

Source checked 2026-10-16. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.

Questions for the next progress report

What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?

Growth needs working water infrastructure →

Northgate, Chichester; Bosham village

Northgate and Bosham Lane improvements

Markings, planting, signs and resurfacing were announced. These are two separate locations.

proposed — Announced. Markings, planting, signs and resurfacing were announced. These are two separate locations. · source does not state a status date

Responsible body: District council

What the source says: Announced. Markings, planting, signs and resurfacing were announced. These are two separate locations.

Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?

Progress, funding and source

Cost: Not established by the evidence checked.
Funding: Not established by the evidence checked.
Area covered: The original collection uses its own local area labels. These have not been matched to current official ward boundaries; no whole-ward benefit footprint is inferred.

No verified ward footprint is assigned.

Source checked 2026-10-16. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.

Questions for the next progress report

What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?