The “Housing Matters Roadshow” will be at events near you
Free housing advice is on offer in Chichester District Council’s Housing Matters Roadshow which will be visiting local events over the coming months. Just pop along to the Housing Matters stand at any time during these events for an informal chat, advice, with follow-up if necessary.
Published: 8 July 2026
HOUSING MATTERS ROADSHOW
Taking Housing Advice to Local Communities
Residents across the Chichester District are being invited to get free housing advice as part of Chichester District Council’s Housing Matters Roadshow.
| “Access to safe, suitable housing is one of the most important issues facing our district — and one of the most complex. Whether you are a tenant, homeowner, landlord, or someone simply trying to understand your options, knowing where to turn for clear, reliable advice is not always straightforward,” says Cllr Oona Hickson, Cabinet Member for Housing, Revenues and Benefits at Chichester District Council.
“Housing challenges can take many forms. Someone might be looking to join the housing register, exploring affordable home ownership, or trying to secure a private rental. Others may need advice on damp and mould issues, improving home energy efficiency, or accessing grants for adaptations to support independent living. Landlords, too, can benefit from guidance, including how to work with the council through our free Private Rented Sector Scheme.” |
The Housing Matters Roadshow enables residents and landlords to speak to the District Council Housing Team about a wide range of housing related topics, including joining the housing register and accessing social housing; finding affordable homes to buy; damp and mould advice for private rented tenants; Disabled Facilities Grants and home adaptations; securing private rented accommodation; letting properties through the council’s free Private Rented Sector Scheme; reducing energy bills through home energy efficiency; and self and custom‑build housing; and recent changes affecting renters, including the under the new Renters’ Rights Act.
The Housing Matters Roadshow will be visiting the following local events (amongst others) over the coming months:
UK Harvest Community Food Hub, Monday 20 July, 3pm–4pm
The Grange Centre, Midhurst
Midhurst Summer Street Party, Saturday 29 August, 2pm–7pm
Market Square and surrounding streets, Midhurst
Chichester Cross Market & More, Saturday 4 October, 10am–4pm
East Street and North Street, Chichester
UK Harvest Community Food Hub, Monday 9 November, 3pm–4pm
The Grange Centre, Midhurst
Chichester Farmers’ Market, Fri. 20 November & Fri. 15 January, 9am–2pm
East Street and North Street, Chichester
Residents are invited to pop along to the Housing Matters stand at any time during these events for an informal chat and advice, and follow up if necessary. More information & leaflets are available at:
www.chichester.gov.uk/housing-matters-roadshow <http://www.chichester.gov.uk/housing-matters-roadshow>