Dear Residents,
I hope you are managing to keep dry after all the rain we’ve been having! Please find below local and Chichester District wide updates. As ever if there is anything Charles and I can help with please do get in touch.
Local Updates:
Foxbridge Golf Club
The application for the wellbeing and leisure development at the former Foxbridge Golf Club did not come to planning committee in February with the earliest expected date now April. This is due to the length of time that the application has been live, and officers now need to reconsult on several aspects which are no longer up to date. We continue to support the Parish Councils in opposing this application, which is not suitable for the area and our infrastructure. It is noted that whilst there is strong opposition to this, there are also many supportive comments. We will be asking officers that a robust S106 is in place to safeguard against aspects such as change of use.
Local Government Reorganisation
West Sussex County Council made a request to central government that the county council elections be postponed due to ongoing preparation for devolution. West Sussex County Council was one of twenty nine local authorities who made this request. Whilst it has been accepted by central government it is subject to a legal challenge and as such CDC, who administer the election, will continue with preparations in the event the decision is overturned.
CDC Wide Updates
Food Waste Collections
As previously communicated this is due to be rolled out across the district in May 2026. CDC communicated to residents throughout February (placed on residents bins) outlining what they can expect to receive. Throughout March kitchen caddies and outside bins will be delivered to residents. This is a huge project covering 300 square miles so the service will need to be delivered in stages across the district.
Keep in touch with CDC
To keep up to date with everything going on at CDC please do sign up to their newsletter and messenger channel:
www.chichester.gov.uk/newsalerts
www.messenger.com/channel/ChichesterDistrictCouncil
Business Survey
The Business Survey went live on 23 January and will remain open until 11.59pm on Friday 6 March 2026. Please encourage any businesses that you know to respond and you can reassure them that their responses will be treated confidentially. Businesses can complete the survey via this link https://app.snapsea.io/p/c/chichester/businesssurvey
The survey asks businesses about the local economic conditions they operate in, the opportunities for growth and development, and the challenges they face. It also seeks to understand premises demand, future growth ambitions, and explores the impacts of climate change on businesses and their journey towards achieving net zero. The results of this will provide valuable insights into the support local businesses may need now and in the future.
Supporting you Team
The Supporting You Team continues to make a real difference to residents and the success of this team is very evident. The team can take referrals from members, using the email supportingyou@chichester.gov.uk or by directing residents to refer themselves online via the team pages at:
https://www.chichester.gov.uk/supportingyoucampaign
A budgeting calculator is available for residents to use at:
https://www.chichester.gov.uk/benefitsandbudgetingcalculator
This can be used by residents to self-serve or to work with a Supporting You Officer to identify budget changes and quick wins such as applying for discounts and benefits or accessing social tariffs. If you have any groups that you feel would benefit from hosting a ‘Supporting You’ advice session or would be open to working with the team further please get in touch.
Meeting your District Councillors
Cllr. Gareth Evans is available to meet residents face to face via one of his regular surgeries. Gareth will be available at the advertised venues from 12pm-2pm:
Saturday 7th March – Old Mill Café, Wisborough Green
If these dates and times do not suit it is also possible to arrange home visits, telephone calls or zoom meetings.
Our contact details:
Cllr. Gareth Evans, email: gbevans@chichester.gov.uk or telephone 07958 918056
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarethEvansLoxwood
Cllr. Charles Todhunter, email ctodhunter@chichester.gov.uk or telephone 07500 577777
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Charles4Loxwood