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There has been a City Council in Chichester for hundreds of years with the first charter granted to the City in 1135 and the first known Mayor being Emery de Rouen in 1239. In the Council Chamber name boards give a chronological list of all mayors from 1532 to the present day.

For many years the City Council was the only form of local government in Chichester but in 1888 West Sussex County Council was formed and in 1974 saw the creation of Chichester District Council. This led to the City Council losing many of its powers. However it still retains the mayoralty and a number of important historic buildings including the Council House, the Butter Market, the War Memorial in Litten Gardens and the sixteenth century Market Cross that dominates the centre of the City.

The City Council offices are in the Council House, North Street. As well as respect for history, it also combines a dynamic and forward looking approach in its dealings in day to day administration. The City Council website provides information about news, annual events and activities happening within Chichester.

Also in this historic building is the Council Chamber (pictured below) which is used for Council meetings, the Old Court Room and Assembly Room which can be hired for functions.

All three rooms are licensed for civil ceremonies. The Assembly Room and Old Court Room are ideal for receptions.

For further information or a visit, please contact: Chichester City Council, North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LQ www.chichestercity.gov.uk Tel: 01243 788502

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