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Fire service partners with Meals-on-Wheels in bid to reduce fires

It’s West Sussex Care Month

Look out during Care Month this October for lots of information about care and support available.

Have your say on changes to Post-16 school transport charges

A consultation is open for people to have their say on possible changes to school transport charges for some students.

Essential work starts soon in West Street, Chichester

Call to help prevent leaves in drains becoming a pain

West Sussex County Council looks after 137,000 highways drains and gulleys across the county

No charge for DIY waste

We have confirmed residents can continue to take DIY waste to household waste recycling sites without any charges.

County Council announce decision on A27 Chichester

The county council has announced its decision on the A27 for Chichester and is calling on Highways England to continue working with us and with our communities.

Have fun but avoid real horror this Hallowe’en

'Keeping the costumes away from naked flames is the only sure way to prevent a tragic incident'

Courage and dedication recognised at West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service Awards Ceremony

Partnership path to new pedestrian crossing

Free eLibrary workshops and eBooks in West Sussex Libraries

Visit your local library between Monday 2 to Saturday 7 October to discover the world of our eLibrary.

Let’s get digital in Chichester and Selsey - come along to our digital tea parties

Learn about getting more from your digital tablet, smartphone or computer at a ‘digital tea party’ in Chichester and Selsey.

West Sussex County Council wins prestigious military recruitment award

Tell us what you think of County Council services

West Sussex County Council wants to hear from residents about their experiences with council services.

Adur Ferry Footbridge closed for short time on October 4

Have your say about pharmaceutical services

The draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment is available for public comment until Sunday 5 November 2017.

Delays expected on A259, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton areas

Main construction work for the £2million scheme to build a safer, more direct route for pedestrians and cyclists is due to start on Monday (September 25)

A celebration of poetry and live music

A series of open mic poetry events is continuing at Chichester Library with a special visit from distinguished poet and editor Jeremy Page.

A24 Findon diversion during tree felling

There will be a diversion for southbound traffic on the A24 at Findon from Monday (September 25) for about four days

Street lights will be on earlier when clocks change

Street lights in “part-night areas” in West Sussex are factory set to come on according to Greenwich Mean Time

Step up your stop smoking bid this Stoptober

West Sussex smokers weighing up quitting for good have been challenged to beat last year's figure.

Highways England’s A27 Arundel options debated

Councillors will scrutinise the County Council’s response to Highways England’s consultation on options for the A27 at Arundel

Fire service backs the call for a European Day Without A Road Death

Funding for good causes is going unclaimed

A total of £371,091 was awarded to good causes across West Sussex last year.

Survey work starts soon ahead of major A259 improvement scheme

Survey work begins for major improvement project

Efficiency of health services on agenda at select committee

The efficiency of health services in West Sussex is on the agenda of the next West Sussex Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee.

Crossing Patrol’s camera boost for children’s safety

Congratulations to our first FireBreak graduates of the school year!

Sharing’s the way to go in TravelWise Week

Got a question for Sussex’s Police and Crime Commissioner?

Have you got a question for the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner?

Online option for fire safety training

Trading Standards would like to support businesses and staff through online, fire safety training packages

Successful friendship scheme set to expand

Changes to winter opening hours at household waste recycling sites

Fire service proudly presents innovative cadets programme

Don’t let a chimney fire threaten your safety this winter

Apply for secondary school place online from 11 September 2017

Families can apply online for a secondary school place for their child for next year.

Growing demand for foster carers

The service is looking for people who would like to make a difference and enjoy working with people and children.

Residents helped to remove the barriers to work

The Skills and Jobs Fair is taking place in Bognor Regis on Wednesday 27 September.

Fire service urges all West Sussex businesses to be smart about safety

Local teens asked to make their mark

Lunchtime talk: To infinity and beyond

Author talks at Shoreham Library

Newest fire service recruits are ready and raring to go!

It’s Time to Change for West Sussex businesses

West Sussex was one of the first counties to become a Time to Change hub leading the movement to change attitudes and behaviours around mental health.

True crime is topic of Lunchtime Talk

Application at Broadford Bridge to be heard at Planning Committee

Due to the high level of interest in this application, members of the public wishing to attend the meeting will need to apply for a ticket.

Highways England’s A27 Worthing and Lancing proposals debated

Highways England's proposals for the A27 at Worthing and Lancing, estimated to cost £69million, are to be scrutinised by councillors.

Red, white, blue or green… Firefighters will put a sparkle on your machine!

Don’t forget to book your free electric blanket test!

Essential work starts soon on A23 Mole Bridge

Fire safety warning after laundry causes Littlehampton blaze

New ways to manage car parking in Chichester?

Ideas for managing parking in Chichester in the future have been put forward to gauge public opinion.