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Chichester Claimant Count 2,325, Lowest Rise in West Sussex
Chichester's claimant count rose by 20 in a year to 2,325 in September, the smallest rise in West Sussex. Under-25 claims are up 13.6%; August was revised down.
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Health
Home Instead Chichester Rated Outstanding in All 5 CQC Areas
Home Instead Chichester is the only West Sussex community care service rated Outstanding in all five CQC areas. Its scores, and what inspectors found.
Selsey
Seal Bay Resort, Selsey Sold: Haven Name From 2027
Haven took control of Seal Bay Resort on 15 September, filings show. It keeps its name for 2026, then becomes Haven's 40th park. What bookers and owners need.
Business
Chichester BID Ballot: 1.7% Levy Confirmed, Vote by 19 Nov
The final plan keeps the rise to 1.7%: a £10,000 rateable value means £170 a year. Ballot papers go out 20 October and must be back by 5pm on 19 November.
Chichester
Chichester Claimant Count Rises to 2,365, Under-25s Up 17%
Chichester's claimant count hit 2,365 in August, and 55 of the 95 extra claimants on the year are aged 16 to 24. Under-25 claims are up 16.9%, England's 9.4%.
Business
Star and Garter East Dean: £96,690 Owed, HMRC Top Creditor
The statement of affairs filed at Companies House lists £96,690 owed by the East Dean pub company. HMRC takes £58,025 of it, named suppliers £38,665.
Business
The Beach Bracklesham: £450,270 Deficit, £151,644 PAYE Owed
The statement of affairs for Billy's on the Beach Limited shows a £450,270 deficiency and £151,644 of PAYE owed to HMRC. The Bracklesham venue is still trading.
Chichester
Chichester claimant count: one ward 6%, another 1.3%
Chichester Central has the 4th highest claimant rate of West Sussex's 133 wards at 6.0%. Loxwood, at the district's northern edge, is on 1.3%.
Education
Chichester research week: free public lecture, Alex Polizzi
The University of Chichester opens its first Research and Innovation Week to residents from 7 September. The public keynote and business breakfast are both free.
Business
Chichester BID levy to rise to 1.7% if November vote passes
Chichester BID wants a fourth five-year term with the levy up from 1.25% to 1.7% of rateable value. Consultation closes 17 August; postal ballot closes 5pm on 19 November.
Business
Star and Garter East Dean pub company in liquidation
The Goodwood Estate village pub's company was wound up on 5 August, but a Gazette notice sets out the plan for a new company to keep it trading.
Business
Billy's on the Beach company liquidated; venue still open
The company behind Bracklesham Bay's famous beach cafe went into liquidation on 30 July. The venue, relaunched as The Beach, is still trading daily.