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Lavant Parish Council

News

  • River Lavant Pollution Chichester Observer article

    River Lavant Pollution Chichester Observer article

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

    Councillors Quest and Turner are both Citizen Scientists who have been testing pollution levels in the River Lavant. On 9th July the Chiches...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Jul 26
  • Road Closure notice - Trundle Hill

    Road Closure notice - Trundle Hill

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

    Please see the attached Road Closure notice, received from WSCC. The text reads: Certainly. Here's the text transcribed from the image...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Jul 26
  • July Parish Council Meeting

    July 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 July 2026 at 7:00pm in the Green Room at Lavant M...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Jul 26
  • Chichester road closures - including bus diversions

    Chichester road closures - including bus diversions

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

    Please see the below update, received from WSCC: REMINDER - IMPORTANT INFORMATION Road closures affecting Market Avenue and Basin Road, ...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Jun 26
  • Doorstep crime - be aware

    Doorstep crime - be aware

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

    Please see the following alert received from Sussex Neighbourhood Alerts: A trending doorstep crime is currently being seen across Sussex. ...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Jun 26
  • Goodwood - Fireworks

    Goodwood - Fireworks

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

    Please find below the details of the firework displays happening during this year's Festival of Speed, as received from Goodwood: ...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Jun 26
  • Advanced notice - Fordwater Road closure

    Advanced notice - Fordwater Road closure

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

    Following our successful Operation Watershed application, the proposed local improvements have been scheduled to begin at the end of Septemb...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Jun 26
  • Red warning of extreme heat affecting London & South East England

    Red warning of extreme heat affecting London & South East England

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

    Sussex Alerts have sent us the following warning: An exceptional spell of hot and humid weather is expected across this region, with impact...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Jun 26
  • Health care survey - your experience in a rural community

    Health care survey - your experience in a rural community

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

    We have received the following message from WSCC Partnerships Team: Healthwatch is currently running a survey for residents living in more ...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Jun 26
  • Stagecoach bus services- changes due to urgent gas works

    Stagecoach bus services- changes due to urgent gas works

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

    Please see the below changes to Stagecoach bus services, due to urgent gas works. ServiceUpdatesArticle | Stagecoach

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Jun 26
  • St John's Ambulance recruitment

    St John's Ambulance recruitment

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

    The St John's Ambulance network are recruiting for new volunteers for a variety of clinical and non-clinical roles, to help with their ...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Jun 26
  • Residents' Recycling Knowledge Survey

    Residents' Recycling Knowledge Survey

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

    Please see the below message from Chichester District Council: As part of the West Sussex Waste Partnership’s ongoing mission to red...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Jun 26
  • Road closure- New Road/Fordwater Road

    Road closure- New Road/Fordwater Road

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

    Please see the below message received from West Sussex Highways: Please note amended hours for this carriageway surface dressing site. An ...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Jun 26
  • Notice of Public Rights 2026

    Notice of Public Rights 2026

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

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Jun 26
  • June Parish Council Meeting

    June 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 June 2026 at 7:00pm in the Green Room at Lavant Me...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Jun 26
  • Lavant Road Surgery Patient Participation Group

    Lavant Road Surgery Patient Participation Group

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

    The Lavant Road Surgery Patient Participation Group (PPG) is holding its Annual Event on Tuesday 16th June from 10:30-12:30 at the Rugby Clu...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 May 26
  • Proposal to merge police forces- have your say!

    Proposal to merge police forces- have your say!

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

    Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne has launched a survey asking residents to share their views about the Government...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 19 May 26
  • Operation Watershed update

    Operation Watershed update

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

    Lavant Parish Council has received an update on the Operation Watershed planned works to Chilgrove and Fordwater Road. The original delay wa...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 May 26
  • Advanced warning- military training exercise

    Advanced warning- military training exercise

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

    We have received communications from Goodwood, stating that a military training exercise will be taking place at the airfield on Thursday 7t...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 May 26
  • May Parish Council Meeting

    May 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 12th May 2026 at 7:00pm in the Green Room at Lavant Me...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 May 26
  • Annual Parish Meeting 2026

    Annual Parish Meeting 2026

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

    LAVANT PARISH COUNCIL Lavant Memorial Hall, Pook Lane, East Lavant PO18 0AH Notice of Annual Parish Meeting Notice is hereby given ...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 1 May 26
  • 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: 30 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