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News

  • Bus shelter replacement

    Bus shelter replacement

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    NOTICE This St Nicholas Road bus shelter is being replaced; with work expected to commence on Monday 18th May. The works are expected to l...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 28 Apr 26
  • Road closures 30th April - 7th May

    Road closures 30th April - 7th May

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Please see the message below, received from West Sussex Highways about upcoming road closures. Please be advised that the New Road, Fordwa...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Apr 26
  • Fly tipping- Chalk Pit Lane

    Fly tipping- Chalk Pit Lane

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Report Fly-Tipping – Chalk Pit Lane and Surrounding Areas Chalk Pit Lane is currently affected by significant fly-tipping and the iss...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Apr 26
  • Duck Race & River Fest 2026 - Sunday 19th April

    Duck Race & River Fest 2026 - Sunday 19th April

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Sunday 19th April, 1 – 5pm Lavant Village Green Fun Family Activities What’s in the Water? Discover our amazing freshwater lif...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Apr 26
  • Duck Race & River Fest 2026 - Sunday 19th April

    Duck Race & River Fest 2026 - Sunday 19th April

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Sunday 19th April, 1 – 5pm Lavant Village Green Fun Family Activities What’s in the Water? Discover our amazing freshwater lif...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Apr 26
  • Average Speed Camera survey

    Average Speed Camera survey

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne has invited residents to say whether average speed cameras should be installed on section...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Apr 26
  • Fireworks- Goodwood

    Fireworks- Goodwood

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Goodwood have shared details of their first event for the 2026 season: the Members Meeting at Goodwood Motor Circuit on Saturday 18th - Sund...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Apr 26
  • April Parish Council Meeting

    April Parish Council Meeting

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    The next Parish Council meeting of Lavant Parish Council will take place on: Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 7:00pm in the Green Room at Lavant ...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Apr 26
  • West Sussex County Council elections

    West Sussex County Council elections

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Please see the below message from Chichester District Council: My name is Diane, and I am the Chief Executive of Chichester District Counci...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Mar 26
  • Lavant Parish Council meeting- March

    Lavant Parish Council meeting- March

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    The well-attended March meeting of Lavant Parish Council covered a wide range of topics, with councillors working through a particularly ful...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 16 Mar 26
  • Devil's Dyke

    Devil's Dyke

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Devil’s Dyke. As many of you will be aware the Devil’s Dyke is the raised bank that runs through Lavant, most clearly visible t...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Mar 26
  • Love your Lavant - talk

    Love your Lavant - talk

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Please see the attached poster about an upcoming talk at Lavant Memorial Hall about the River Lavant: Love Your Lavant Friday 20th March, L...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Mar 26
  • March Parish Council Meeting

    March Parish Council Meeting

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    The next Parish Council meeting of Lavant Parish Council will take place on: Tuesday 10th March 2026 at 7:00pm in the Green Room at Lavant ...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Mar 26
  • B2141 remains closed

    B2141 remains closed

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Please see the below message, received from West Sussex Highways: "Please be advised the B2141 Chilgrove Road has and remains closed d...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Feb 26
  • Sage House History Talks

    Sage House History Talks

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Sage House- Dementia Support charity would like to share information on their upcoming history talks with our parish. "From Rolls-Royc...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Feb 26
  • Race to the King - event information

    Race to the King - event information

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Please see the below notice about the annual Race to the King event which will return to our area in June, this year: Race to the King &nda...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Feb 26
  • Road closure- B2141 Chilgrove

    Road closure- B2141 Chilgrove

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Please see the below message received from WSCC Highways: Following reports of flooding yesterday evening and a site inspection today, t...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Feb 26
  • Food Waste collections are coming!

    Food Waste collections are coming!

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Please see the below message from WSCC: "Household food waste collections have already begun to roll out across the county, with colle...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Feb 26
  • February Parish Council Meeting

    February Parish Council Meeting

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    The next Parish Council meeting of Lavant Parish Council will take place on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 7:00pm in the Green Room at Lavant...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Feb 26
  • Chichester Living - free resource for local people

    Chichester Living - free resource for local people

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Please see the below, receieved from Chichester Living: "Chichester Living (www.chichesterliving.com) is a local digital resource whic...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 28 Jan 26
  • '300 years of travel in the Lavant Valley' talk

    '300 years of travel in the Lavant Valley' talk

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    See the attached flyer for information on the upcoming talk by local historian Alan Greene, exploring the importance of the Lavant Valley as...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 27 Jan 26
  • 'A toolkit for managing anxiety' talk

    'A toolkit for managing anxiety' talk

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    See the attached flyer for more information on a talk hosted by Helen Logan at the Pavillion, Chichester on the 8th February, to learn how t...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 27 Jan 26
  • Road Closure - Pook Lane

    Road Closure - Pook Lane

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Please see the attached notice from West Sussex County Council about the proposed road closure of Pook Lane on February 9th 2026. The text ...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Jan 26
  • January Parish Council Meeting

    January Parish Council Meeting

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    The next Parish Council meeting of Lavant Parish Council will take place on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 7:00pm in the Green Room at Lavant ...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Jan 26
  • Lavant Players Present...

    Lavant Players Present...

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Please see the flyer attached for details of the Lavant Players' latest production.

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Jan 26
  • The December Parish Council meeting

    The December Parish Council meeting

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    The next Parish Council meeting of Lavant Parish Council will take place on Tuesday 9th December 2025 at 7:00pm in the Green Room at Lavant ...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Dec 25
  • Household Support Fund

    Household Support Fund

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Please see the above information about the household support fund - which aims to provide support to households experiencing financial hards...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 1 Dec 25
  • Hotspot policing survey

    Hotspot policing survey

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    A message from Sussex Police: We want to hear from you - community safety matters. Take a couple of minutes to fill out our Hotspot Polici...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Nov 25
  • Permissive path closure

    Permissive path closure

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    We have received notice from Goodwood that the permissive path between Lavant and Halnaker will be closed on 27th November for one day. Apo...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Nov 25
  • Consultation on proposal to reorganise local government in Sussex

    Consultation on proposal to reorganise local government in Sussex

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Please see the below message received from CDC: You may remember, that back in the summer, we asked for your views on options for local gov...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Nov 25
  • Consultation on proposal to reorganise local government in Sussex

    Consultation on proposal to reorganise local government in Sussex

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Please see the below message received from CDC: You may remember, that back in the summer, we asked for your views on options for local gov...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Nov 25
  • Food waste collection service

    Food waste collection service

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Funding approved for new food waste collection service in Chichester District More than £1.2 million has been approved to help delive...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Nov 25
  • Goodwood fireworks

    Goodwood fireworks

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Please see below timings received from Goodwood about their planned fireworks for December. Thursday 4th    8.00pm ...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Nov 25
  • BRAKE - road safety week

    BRAKE - road safety week

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Please see the below message from the West Sussex County Council road safety team: ‘BRAKE - Road Safety Week’ (16th-22nd Novemb...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Nov 25
  • The November Parish Council Meeting

    The November Parish Council Meeting

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    The next Parish Council meeting of Lavant Parish Council will take place on Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 7:00pm in the Lavant Room, St Ma...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Nov 25
  • The November Parish Council Meeting

    The November Parish Council Meeting

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    The next Parish Council meeting of Lavant Parish Council will take place on Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 7:00pm in the Lavant Room, St Ma...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Nov 25
  • Spray, squirt, shake, recycle!

    Spray, squirt, shake, recycle!

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Please see details below of the Aerosol Recycling Campaign, which is currently running in partnership with Alupro and Arun District Council....

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Nov 25
  • Event notice - June 2026

    Event notice - June 2026

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    We have received the following notice from the organisers of this event: Race to the King – Event Information 20th – 21st June...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 30 Oct 25
  • Road closure- Forage Yard Road 12/11/25

    Road closure- Forage Yard Road 12/11/25

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Please see the attached notice from West Sussex County Council about the proposed road closure of Forage Yard Road on November 12th 2025. T...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Oct 25
  • Free Carbon Literacy training day for Chichester District residents and community groups

    Free Carbon Literacy training day for Chichester District residents and community groups

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Free Carbon Literacy training day for Chichester District residents and community groups Chichester District Council is inviting residents ...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Oct 25
  • Book-a-Bus service available

    Book-a-Bus service available

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Please see the below message received from Book-a-Bus: Stay connected with Book-a-Bus—your flexible bus link to local life in North W...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Oct 25
  • Lavant Future Energy Landscapes report

    Lavant Future Energy Landscapes report

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    On Tuesday 7th July 2025, Lavant residents joined a workshop hosted by Lavant Parish Council and Energise South Downs to discuss how differe...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Oct 25
  • Staying safe online - free training

    Staying safe online - free training

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    The WSCC Digital Safety & Fraud Prevention team are offering the following free training: Are you scam savvy? 17th October 10am - A fr...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Oct 25
  • Road closure - West Lavant Road

    Road closure - West Lavant Road

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    We have received the following notice from WSCC Highways. Please note, we only report the road closures and have no control over them. If y...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Oct 25
  • Fireworks- Goodwood

    Fireworks- Goodwood

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    We have received notification from Goodwood about firework dispplays taking place at The Kennels for their bonfire night events. They wi...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Oct 25
  • The October Parish Council meeting

    The October Parish Council meeting

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    The next Parish Council meeting of Lavant Parish Council will take place on Wednesday 8th October 2025 at 7:00pm in the Green Room, Memorial...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 1 Oct 25
  • Learn CPR and how to use a defibrillator

    Learn CPR and how to use a defibrillator

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    KSS Air Ambulance Charity are offering free CPR and defibrillator training this October. To find out more, visit: www.aakss.org.uk/restart ...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 1 Oct 25
  • EV Charge point- St Nicholas Road

    EV Charge point- St Nicholas Road

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Please see the below message, received from WSCC Highways, Transport and Planning. "As you may be aware, we’re now preparing for...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Sep 25
  • Road closures commencing 30th September

    Road closures commencing 30th September

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Message received from WSCC Highways: Please be advised that the locations detailed here are due to be closed on the dates and times specifi...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 16 Sep 25
  • Bike marking at Lavant Memorial Hall

    Bike marking at Lavant Memorial Hall

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Lavant PCSO George Hughes will be at the Memorial Hall from 4 pm – 6 pm to carry out bike marking and discuss any other matters of con...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Sep 25