MP praises Chichester District Council for its Local Plan thumbs up
Planning Inspectors informed Chichester District Council that its 2021-2039 Local Plan is likely to be sound and legal in a preliminary letter sent earlier this month.
27 Jan 2025
Chichester Liberal Democrats
We are the Liberal Democrats representing Chichester, The Witterings, The Bournes, Selsey, Midhurst, Petworth, Fernhurst, Loxwood and our villages across Chichester District
In July 2024, residents across Chichester said YES to JESS, electing Jess Brown-Fuller as the first Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament here for over 100 years.
Jess was elected with 25,540 votes (49.2%). The result saw a 30.9% swing to the Liberal Democrats.
The Liberal Democrats also lead Chichester City Council, Chichester District Council and West Sussex County Council.
The Liberal Democrats are working hard on a local level to deliver for residents across Chichester District through investing in our community, supporting businesses and promoting projects to improve local infrastructure including upgrades to our parks, public conveniences and the city centre, as well as protect the environment and enhance bio-diversity and regenerative programmes across the District.
Latest news
Jess Brown-Fuller MP supports Chichester’s growers in tax row
Chichester’s Liberal Democrat MP, Jess Brown-Fuller, joined local farmers and horticultural growers at a Farming Day of Unity on Saturday, as new figures reveal that the government’s family farm tax will “barely move the dial” on public finances.
27 Jan 2025
Chichester MP joins dance class to promote benefits of exercise
Jess Brown-Fuller, the Liberal Democrat MP for Chichester, jumped at the invitation to join Fitjoy’s Saturday morning Danceblast class this week to promote the physical and mental benefits of community exercise.
27 Jan 2025
Jess Brown Fuller MP calls on Government to support historic churches in Chichester
Jess Brown-Fuller MP has called on the Government to do more for historic churches in Chichester after the Government announced they would extend the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme at a reduced level.
27 Jan 2025
Liberal Democrats march for West Sussex’s right to vote in May
Liberal Democrats from across West Sussex marched through Chichester city centre to County Hall protesting West Sussex County Council’s Conservative Leadership request to postpone May’s county elections.
24 Jan 2025
Tory-led WSCC has applied to cancel May’s County Council elections.
Under the guise of the Labour Government’s re-organisation of local government, the Tories see a way: to hold on to power for up...
12 Jan 2025
UK Lib Dem news
Cost of living
Cutting income tax to tackle the cost-of-living crisis
The Liberal Democrats will take 2.5 million people out of paying income tax altogether by raising the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000.
22 Sep 2026
Farming & Food
Feeding Britain: A Food Security Emergency
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for British farmers, protecting our countryside, and taking decisive action to secure affordable, locally grown food for generations to come.
SD
22 Sep 2026
Transport
Tackling Illegal E-Bikes and Dangerous Riding
By clamping down on illegal supply chains, holding tech platforms to account, and keeping our pavements safe for pedestrians, the Liberal Democrats are ensuring our towns and cities remain safe, accessible, and active.
OG
22 Sep 2026