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Voting Information from Chichester District Council

District Dispatch

 

On Thursday 7 May 2026, residents across the county will vote in the West Sussex County Council elections. As a district council, we will be running the election locally on West Sussex County Council’s behalf.

On the day, polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm. Please check your polling card carefully as your polling station may have changed. You don’t need to bring your polling card with you to vote, but it can help speed up the process if you do. You can also find your polling station at: https://wheredoivote.co.uk/.

If you are voting in person, you will need to show one form of original photographic ID. Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport; a UK or EEA driving licence; and certain concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card. Expired ID is accepted, provided you are still recognisable from the photograph.

The name on your ID must match the name you used to register to vote, and photocopies will not be accepted. You will also need to show photo ID if you are voting on behalf of someone else. A full list of accepted photo ID is available at:
www.electoralcommission.org.uk

If you’re voting by post, please ensure your completed ballot is returned in good time. Postal votes must be received by 10pm on polling day to be counted. Residents are being reminded that the law around handing in postal votes has changed in recent years and this means that anyone visiting Chichester District Council offices or a polling station to hand in a postal vote will need to sign a declaration form. Due to this, the council is asking people not to post votes through their letterbox, because they will be unable to accept them. Instead, voters will need to bring their postal votes to the council’s reception where they will be asked to sign a form to confirm that the vote has been received. However, if someone posts their form to the council by Royal Mail, a signed declaration is not required.

We are committed to ensuring voting is accessible for everyone, both at polling stations across the Chichester District and throughout the entire voting process. Our polling station staff are fully trained and will be available to assist voters, and polling stations will have accessibility measures in place. You may also bring someone with you to help you vote if needed. Each station is equipped with a range of tools designed to help you cast your vote, and you can find more information on our website: www.chichester.gov.uk/article/40658/Accessibility-at-Elections

Votes for this election will be counted on Friday 8 May and we expect the first results to start coming through early afternoon. Election results for divisions in the Chichester District will be published on our website at: www.chichester.gov.uk/electionresults and county-wide results will be published here:

www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/how-the-council-works/elections/county-council-election/

For more information about the elections, please visit: www.chichester.gov.uk/elections. The Electoral Commission also provides guidance at: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections.

Voting Information from Chichester District Council2026-05-05T11:31:27+01:00

Community Hub Planning Application Submitted

We’re pleased to confirm that the Planning Application to convert an un-used portion of Easebourne Primary School into a multi-use Community Hub have officially been submitted to Chichester District Council.

The plans are now with a number of statutory consultees for comment and can be seen in full by visiting the SDNPA website and searching for planning application number SDNP/25/04865/FUL

The Parish Council have secured considerable funding for the project already although further fund raising will be required in order to make the project a reality if planning is granted. We have shortlisted sources of additional grants and applications will be submitted as soon as we have approval. We’d also be really grateful to hear from any local residents who would be willing to help with fundraising events in the village.

There will be opportunities in the coming months to view plans in person and discuss the project with your Parish Councillors. The first of these is expected to be at the Annual Village Meeting which will take place towards the end of May.

If you have any questions or suggestions about this incredibly exciting project in the meantime, please contact parishclerk@easebourne.org.

Community Hub Planning Application Submitted2026-03-27T07:17:11+00:00

Next Steps for the site of the former Angel Inn, North Street, Midhurst

Three years ago today, we all awoke to the news of the devastating fire on North Street, Midhurst. In one terrible night, we lost several businesses and residences. The four months that followed were a nightmare for everyone in the area, with North Street completely closed to traffic and daily gridlock on the alternative local routes. Eventually, the scaffolding was erected and the road re-opened, albeit minus a pavement on that side.

Since then there has been very little progress at the site, other than the occasional Surveyor and the erection of the display on the hoardings.

Easebourne Parish Council has written to the SDNPA and Historic England today to express support for the position taken by Midhurst Vision Partnership, Midhurst Business Partnership and local traders – that the remains of the site should now be delisted, demolished and redeveloped. However, this must be carefully managed to ensure that there is no disruption to traffic flow through Midhurst. You can read the letter here.

The Council is hopeful that this will be the final push to reach a resolution that all parties are satisfied with.

Next Steps for the site of the former Angel Inn, North Street, Midhurst2026-03-16T14:05:11+00:00

New reduced speed limit to be implemented

We’re very pleased to confirm that a new 40mph buffer zone will be installed on the A272 as you head towards the village in the coming months.

The new zone will stretch for approximately 400m, beginning to the east of the Cowdray Golf Club entrance and continuing to the current point where you enter or exit the 30mph zone.

We hope this will calm traffic speeds as you enter and leave the village and make access to the Golf Club safer.

In other Highways news, we are continuing to work with the WSCC Highways Team to see what improvements might be possible to reduce traffic speeds on the A286 within the village and improve pedestrian safety. More news on this in the coming months.

New reduced speed limit to be implemented2026-02-10T17:55:49+00:00

Roundhouse Repairs Completed

As many will already know, the Roundhouse at Easebourne Park was significantly damaged by vandals last Autumn, causing damage which ran to thousands of pounds. The race was on to get the repairs done before the Carols in the Park event, due to be held in mid-December. Thanks to the hard work of the team of Councillors responsible for management of the park and various contractors, the work was completed in time and the event was a huge success.

Special thanks go to Artizans of Wood for making time in their busy schedule to prioritise the repair and to S Chandler Contracting for a very kind donation of wood.

Roundhouse Repairs Completed2026-02-09T12:22:01+00:00

Could you be a Parish Councillor?

The Parish Council currently has 2 vacancies for new Councillors.

You don’t need to have been involved in local Council before and you don’t need any specific experience. It’s more important to have a willingness to be part of your community and want to make a difference.

As a Parish Council we get involved in a variety of areas, including local planning applications and longer term strategy, highways improvements and of course budget setting. We also look after Easebourne Park and as you might have heard are now working on an exciting project to create a Community Hub.

If you’d like to find out more about what’s involved and how you could help, please get in touch to arrange an informal chat.

Email parishclerk@easebourne.org or mike@easebourne.org

Could you be a Parish Councillor?2026-02-03T11:28:55+00:00

Easebourne Community Hub Update

Easebourne Parish Council are progressing this community initiative after the Christmas break.

  • The Planning Application has been submitted.
  • A project manager (PM) has been appointed by EPC, post a competitive tendering process, and the PM is in the process of refining costings by consultation with relevant trade experts.
  • The funding process is going to take longer that we had hoped but we are now finalising a plan and will issue updates on this as soon as we have them. In the meantime if anyone in the Parish has fundraising experience please get in touch!
  • Further essential consultation with parishioners is being prepared, this next phase to be a series of meetings where the EPC will have displays of what is proposed and will be eager to listen to what our community has to say about these detailed plans. These open meetings will also be used to launch an Easebourne Community Hub “go fund me” type of initiative where interested parishioners will be given the opportunity to donate towards this important community facility.
Easebourne Community Hub Update2026-01-28T19:27:42+00:00

Greenheal Fruit Tree Scheme Opens for Orders

Following a successful pilot last year, local charity Greenheal are now taking orders for their fruit tree scheme.

The project has been expanded this year, with more trees to choose from – peach, plum, pear, cherry and apple – at a subsidised price of £21.50 each.

Trees can be ordered via the Greenheal website (link below), with a final delivery date to be confirmed, but expected to be during March.

Fruit Trees | greenheal

Greenheal Fruit Tree Scheme Opens for Orders2026-01-19T14:37:26+00:00
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