Chichester LibDems 🔶
@chichesterlibdems.bsky.social
Building a brighter future for Chichester
Promoted by Kate O'Kelly on behalf of Chichester Liberal Democrats,
Richard Cobden House, Chichester PO19 1LW
https://www.chichesterlibdems.co.uk/
Promoted by Kate O'Kelly on behalf of Chichester Liberal Democrats,
Richard Cobden House, Chichester PO19 1LW
https://www.chichesterlibdems.co.uk/
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Chichester’s MP @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social asks a pertinent question in Parliament today:
How can the government’s housing requirements possibly be accommodated in our constituency when they are outside our recent approved and adopted Local Plan?
The minister doesn’t answer her question.
How can the government’s housing requirements possibly be accommodated in our constituency when they are outside our recent approved and adopted Local Plan?
The minister doesn’t answer her question.
All areas, including the coastal strip between Chichester and Emsworth, must be able to derive some benefit and actively participate in the huge growth in housing numbers the government is imposing – not just absorbing its pressures.
Existing communities within the Oxford Cambridge Growth Corridor must be able to actively participate in and benefit from housing growth, rather than simply absorbing its pressures.
That's the point that I stressed in a debate on the Government's 'Ox-Cam Growth Corridor' ambitions last week.
That's the point that I stressed in a debate on the Government's 'Ox-Cam Growth Corridor' ambitions last week.
December 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM
All areas, including the coastal strip between Chichester and Emsworth, must be able to derive some benefit and actively participate in the huge growth in housing numbers the government is imposing – not just absorbing its pressures.
Great news for local #cyclists in our County: West Sussex County Council has been given £5,464,466 by Active Travel England.
Hopefully at least some of this will be used for the #ChEmRoute between Chichester and Emsworth that has been delayed for years.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hopefully at least some of this will be used for the #ChEmRoute between Chichester and Emsworth that has been delayed for years.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
South East councils given £133m for cycling and walking schemes
The money is part of a £626m package announced as part of the government's Spending Review in June.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Great news for local #cyclists in our County: West Sussex County Council has been given £5,464,466 by Active Travel England.
Hopefully at least some of this will be used for the #ChEmRoute between Chichester and Emsworth that has been delayed for years.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hopefully at least some of this will be used for the #ChEmRoute between Chichester and Emsworth that has been delayed for years.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“Carers deserve a fair deal. One that provides an expanded Carer’s Allowance, a statutory respite break for #UnpaidCarers, and paid carers’ leave. But the Government seems incapable of recognising this.” @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/opinion...
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/opinion...
Political opinion with Jess Brown-Fuller: Listening to Chichester’s carers
Last week I sat down with carers from across Chichester constituency. I was invited by Carers Support West Sussex, an organisation that helps over 30,000 registered carers, including more than 3,700 i...
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
“Carers deserve a fair deal. One that provides an expanded Carer’s Allowance, a statutory respite break for #UnpaidCarers, and paid carers’ leave. But the Government seems incapable of recognising this.” @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/opinion...
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/opinion...
“Domestic transport remains the largest source of emissions in the UK. Expanding car clubs such as Zipcar could have helped, as research suggests each shared vehicle replaces about 20 private cars.”
Thankfully Chichester still has its car club called Co-Wheels.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thankfully Chichester still has its car club called Co-Wheels.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Zipcar’s demise means people such as me are back in the slow lane – and stuck needing their own costly car | Phineas Finn
The impending collapse of UK carsharing is an embarrassment for a government attempting to curb the dominance of cars, says writer Phineas Harper
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:19 PM
“Domestic transport remains the largest source of emissions in the UK. Expanding car clubs such as Zipcar could have helped, as research suggests each shared vehicle replaces about 20 private cars.”
Thankfully Chichester still has its car club called Co-Wheels.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thankfully Chichester still has its car club called Co-Wheels.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Look what’s happening in #Petworth today!
Petworth’s Annual Christmas Cracker and Small Business Saturday event is today from 11 am to 7 pm. Enjoy shopping, food, entertainment, and the tree lighting ceremony at 6 pm.
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#petworthuk #petworth #smallbusinesssaturday
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#petworthuk #petworth #smallbusinesssaturday
December 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Look what’s happening in #Petworth today!
Did you see Daisy Cooper @libdemdaisy.bsky.social on Question Time last night?
The silent majority of British people are crying out for politicians to come up with practical solutions on immigration.
That means recruiting more caseworkers, getting the backlog down, letting asylum seekers work and pay their way and creating safe and legal routes for refugees.
That means recruiting more caseworkers, getting the backlog down, letting asylum seekers work and pay their way and creating safe and legal routes for refugees.
December 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Did you see Daisy Cooper @libdemdaisy.bsky.social on Question Time last night?
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Fortunately David Lammy you have the chance to vote for a customs union by backing our bill next week.
See you in the Aye lobby?
See you in the Aye lobby?
December 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Fortunately David Lammy you have the chance to vote for a customs union by backing our bill next week.
See you in the Aye lobby?
See you in the Aye lobby?
Sussex mayoral elections were due in May 2026. What’s the government up to?
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
'Completely nonsensical' - Chichester MP reacts to news that mayoral elections for Sussex could be postponed until 2028
Jess Brown-Fuller MP said democracy is being denied to residents in Chichester, after the government announced delays to the mayoral election.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Sussex mayoral elections were due in May 2026. What’s the government up to?
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
West Sussex County Council is urging interested parties, including residents, businesses and organisations, to take part in government-run consultations. Have your say on the future of local government in the county.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Local government reorganisation in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove, and West Sussex
This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove, and West Sussex.
www.gov.uk
November 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
West Sussex County Council is urging interested parties, including residents, businesses and organisations, to take part in government-run consultations. Have your say on the future of local government in the county.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Staff at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars nominated #DementiaSupport’s Sage House as their House Charity at the end of 2024 and have been engaged in fundraising throughout 2025, extending the relationship into a second year to produce an even greater positive impact.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/community/ch...
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/community/ch...
Chichester's Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to support Sage House for a second year
For the first time Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is extending its support to a local good cause for a second consecutive year.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Staff at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars nominated #DementiaSupport’s Sage House as their House Charity at the end of 2024 and have been engaged in fundraising throughout 2025, extending the relationship into a second year to produce an even greater positive impact.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/community/ch...
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/community/ch...
Since the beginning of summer, Jess has held Q&As and surgeries with Compton, Up-Marden, Stoughton, Donnington, Fishbourne, Lavant, and Chidham Parish Councils. "Being accessible to constituents and taking their concerns to Parliament is absolutely vital.”
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/opinion...
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/opinion...
Jess Brown-Fuller MP hears from Funtington residents at Q&A event
Funtington Parish Council hosted Jess Brown-Fuller MP on Friday 21 November for a Q&A session with local residents.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Since the beginning of summer, Jess has held Q&As and surgeries with Compton, Up-Marden, Stoughton, Donnington, Fishbourne, Lavant, and Chidham Parish Councils. "Being accessible to constituents and taking their concerns to Parliament is absolutely vital.”
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/opinion...
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/opinion...
Last week, leaders from Chichester Harbour Conservancy, the Environment Agency, Natural England, OFWAT, Southern Water and Chichester District Council met to progress actions to reverse the environmental decline of Chichester Harbour.
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Action Summit calls for strengthened legislation to improve water quality in Chichester Harbour
Last week, senior leaders from influential organisations met to progress actions to reverse the environmental decline of Chichester Harbour.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Last week, leaders from Chichester Harbour Conservancy, the Environment Agency, Natural England, OFWAT, Southern Water and Chichester District Council met to progress actions to reverse the environmental decline of Chichester Harbour.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/community/ac...
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/community/ac...
Chichester’s MP @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social asks a pertinent question in Parliament today:
How can the government’s housing requirements possibly be accommodated in our constituency when they are outside our recent approved and adopted Local Plan?
The minister doesn’t answer her question.
How can the government’s housing requirements possibly be accommodated in our constituency when they are outside our recent approved and adopted Local Plan?
The minister doesn’t answer her question.
November 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Chichester’s MP @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social asks a pertinent question in Parliament today:
How can the government’s housing requirements possibly be accommodated in our constituency when they are outside our recent approved and adopted Local Plan?
The minister doesn’t answer her question.
How can the government’s housing requirements possibly be accommodated in our constituency when they are outside our recent approved and adopted Local Plan?
The minister doesn’t answer her question.
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This Government has chosen to reject the single biggest thing it could do to turbocharge economic growth and repair the £90 billion Brexit black hole.
For millions of people struggling with higher bills this was a botched budget.
For millions of people struggling with higher bills this was a botched budget.
November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This Government has chosen to reject the single biggest thing it could do to turbocharge economic growth and repair the £90 billion Brexit black hole.
For millions of people struggling with higher bills this was a botched budget.
For millions of people struggling with higher bills this was a botched budget.
That #Brexit black hole hasn’t gone away…
This was a botched Budget by a Chancellor who’s diagnosed the disease but won’t administer the cure.
Despite promises to cut the cost of living and grow the economy, the Government still refuses to fix our trade relationship with Europe and repair the £90bn Brexit black hole.
Despite promises to cut the cost of living and grow the economy, the Government still refuses to fix our trade relationship with Europe and repair the £90bn Brexit black hole.
November 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
That #Brexit black hole hasn’t gone away…
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Our maternity services are being pushed to the brink.
65% of units aren’t meeting “good” safety standards according to the Care Quality Commission. This is terrifying.
That's why I’ve signed Helen Morgan’s letter urging the Government to take immediate action.
65% of units aren’t meeting “good” safety standards according to the Care Quality Commission. This is terrifying.
That's why I’ve signed Helen Morgan’s letter urging the Government to take immediate action.
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
#LibDems working for you. 🔶🔶🔶🔶
#LibDems working for you. 🔶🔶🔶🔶
Our SEND system faces collapse, yet private equity firms providing SEND education are raking in soaring profits.
I fully back @bathnes.bsky.social call for the Government to cap provider's profits at 8%.
Children with special needs must come first - not greedy companies cashing in on the crisis.
I fully back @bathnes.bsky.social call for the Government to cap provider's profits at 8%.
Children with special needs must come first - not greedy companies cashing in on the crisis.
democracy.bathnes.gov.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
#LibDems working for you. 🔶🔶🔶🔶
#LibDems working for you. 🔶🔶🔶🔶
During my maiden speech in Parliament I called for the Government to freeze rail fares. I’m pleased the Government has listened to repeated @libdems.org.uk calls to do so and are now freezing fares until 2027 - which help commuters across our area.
Rail fares to be frozen in England next year
Regulated fares, which include season tickets and off-peak returns, will not see annual price rises for the first time in 30 years, the government announces.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
#LibDems working for you. 🔶🔶🔶🔶
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Across the country, people are backing our plans to cut the cost of living, cut energy bills, save the high street and create a new customs union with Europe. ⬇️
November 24, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Across the country, people are backing our plans to cut the cost of living, cut energy bills, save the high street and create a new customs union with Europe. ⬇️
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Elected in 1972 as the first openly gay politician in the UK, Sam Green served his community with commitment and courage, and we’re proud that Ed Davey was there to unveil a plaque in his honour.
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Elected in 1972 as the first openly gay politician in the UK, Sam Green served his community with commitment and courage, and we’re proud that Ed Davey was there to unveil a plaque in his honour.
Members of Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee heard today that Conservative-run West Sussex County Council has been running down the dementia care home since COVID making its closure inevitable, and of the trauma this will cause patients, families and staff
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Final decision made to close Worthing dementia home after review
West Sussex County Council says adult services is currently running at an overspend of £12m.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Members of Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee heard today that Conservative-run West Sussex County Council has been running down the dementia care home since COVID making its closure inevitable, and of the trauma this will cause patients, families and staff
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Residents in Chichester and the surrounding areas regularly tell me about a lack of visible police presence. The position of PCC has done little to resolve these concerns,” said Chichester MP @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
Political opinion: Jess Brown-Fuller welcomes plan to scrap Police and Crime Commissioners
Jess Brown-Fuller welcomes plan to scrap Police and Crime Commissioners and urges Government to invest savings in frontline policing.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:28 AM
"Residents in Chichester and the surrounding areas regularly tell me about a lack of visible police presence. The position of PCC has done little to resolve these concerns,” said Chichester MP @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
Watch Chichester’s Liberal Democrat MP @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social and Buckingham and Bletchley’s Labour MP
@callumandersonmp.bsky.social on BBC Politics South this morning, here on iPlayer:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
@callumandersonmp.bsky.social on BBC Politics South this morning, here on iPlayer:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Politics South - 16/11/2025
Peter Henley with the latest political news, interviews and debate.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Watch Chichester’s Liberal Democrat MP @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social and Buckingham and Bletchley’s Labour MP
@callumandersonmp.bsky.social on BBC Politics South this morning, here on iPlayer:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
@callumandersonmp.bsky.social on BBC Politics South this morning, here on iPlayer:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Chichester’s MP talks to local businesses in our city to understand the challenges we all face, and explore how Liberal Democrats can help small businesses.
Liberal Democrats have a plan to cut taxes, cut energy bills and save our high street.
@jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social
@jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Chichester’s MP talks to local businesses in our city to understand the challenges we all face, and explore how Liberal Democrats can help small businesses.
Are you caring for someone in your life?
The UK has more than 5 million #carers, including @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
The UK has more than 5 million #carers, including @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Are you caring for someone in your life?
The UK has more than 5 million #carers, including @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
The UK has more than 5 million #carers, including @eddavey.libdems.org.uk