Politics

The former Argos store in the city centre looks set to become housing despite noise fears.

Following a year of repeated delays, the first 750 of 1,600 homes on land to the west of Chichester has officially been granted planning permission.

A council chief executive challenged about spending decisions by a staff member has thanked her for reminding him ‘how far we still have to go in tackling the ugly underbelly of our organisational culture’.

MP Nick Herbert has welcomed the government’s £75m funding boost to help thousands of men with prostate cancer get treatment earlier and faster.

A survey asking residents and businesses for their views on all services provided by West Sussex County Council has been launched.

A four-year strategy outlining how West Sussex’s fire and rescue service will use its resources to protect the public has been published for six weeks of public consultation.

South Downs Holiday Village is to become housing under plans submitted by the site owner this week.

Kate O’Kelly has been elected as the new district councillor for Rogate ward.

A Tangmere restaurant owner has voiced frustration at ‘spurious’ objections to redevelop the site.

Andrew Tyrie has been nominated to be the new chairman of the UK’s independent competition authority.

The gender pay gap for council staff working in Chichester and Arun has been revealed.

A new contract to run a CCTV service across the Chichester district has been awarded.

Funds for a ‘badly needed’ extension to a parish hall near Chichester have been released.

Work to unlock a stalled scheme for 15 affordable homes in Birdham has been given the go-ahead.

The green light for 3,000 new homes is expected as early as next month, a meeting heard.

An MP has launched a campaign to ensure a town’s residents will continue to have access to doctors.

On Monday villagers are expected to gather to discuss proposals which could see 3,000 new homes built between Barnham, Eastergate and Westergate.

An ambitious scheme to build 218 homes and community facilites, including a care home, in Graylingwell Park is moving forward after nearly a decade of planning.

Residents have voiced concerns that a new development near Southbourne will add to their sewerage woes.