Over the next few weeks, thousands of students will be heading off to universities across the country and feeling the excitement, uncertainty and opportunity that comes with Freshers Week. Many will be arriving here at the University of Chichester, and as a former Chichester student myself, I remember that bundle of nerves and anticipation all too well. Jess Brown-Fuller at the cross in Chichester I’d like to warmly welcome all those new students starting their university jou

MP for Chichester, Jess Brown-Fuller, has asked the Government what they are doing to ensure students can access post-16 education in rural and coastal areas. This issue has been raised at Jess’ regular advice surgeries and Q&A sessions and is a particular concern for families living on the manhood peninsula who have no access to post-16 courses unless they travel into the City. Jess raised the issue in relation to young people who are not in Education, Employment or Trai

Last week, on 11 September, Jess Brown-Fuller MP formally opened the new Witterings Care Shop, cutting the ribbon alongside trustees of the Witterings Community Forum and the Woodger Trust, as well as representatives from local charities, businesses, and community organisations. The Witterings Care Shop builds on the long-established success of the Selsey Care Shop, set up by the Selsey Community Forum nearly a decade ago. The new hub will serve as a one‑stop shop for residen

Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, has spoken out in the House of Commons against abuse faced by RNLI volunteers responding to incidents in the Channel, calling on the Leader of the House to back a debate on how Parliament can better support them. Speaking during Business Questions, Jess said: "I was shocked and appalled at the vitriol and hate shown towards volunteers for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution across the entire south coast, including at RNLI Selsey in my

Last week we witnessed deeply shocking scenes throughout the country. Masked men in balaclavas marching around the South Coast in protest against migrant arrivals, blocking roads, shutting down ports and smashing the windscreens of police vehicles were deeply distressing scenes to comprehend. This was indicative of much of the divisive and vitriolic politics we have seen from the far right in recent years, and has been fuelled by social media, through Elon Musk’s platform,

Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, has tabled a parliamentary motion marking Battle of Britain Day on 15 September 2026, paying tribute to the courage, sacrifice and determination of all those who served during the Battle of Britain. The motion recognises the important role the battle played in the defence of the United Kingdom and the preservation of democracy and freedom in Europe, and highlights the significant contribution of West Sussex's airfields, including RAF Tang

Over the summer parliamentary recess, Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, held a series of wellbeing walks across the constituency, giving residents the chance to meet their MP in a more relaxed setting than a formal advice surgery or Q&A session. The walks took place at Fishbourne Harbour (from Fishbourne to Dell Quay), along Centurion's Way to Lavant, on Selsey Beach, and along Chichester Canal to Hunston. This allowed Jess to meet residents from across the Chichester con

On Friday 5 September, Jess Brown-Fuller MP took part in a Q&A session at Downview Hall, East Wittering, hosted by East Wittering and Bracklesham Parish Council, answering questions from local residents and discussing the issues affecting the community. Residents raised a broad range of concerns, with pressures on local infrastructure in light of new development, local healthcare provision, bus services, and community policing all featuring prominently. Jess holds regular

If you were outside in West Sussex on Monday afternoon, you would have heard an audible sigh of frustration. That sigh came from all the local councillors, local authority staff and residents at the news that local government reorganisation has been paused. For two years, Government indecision has left our local authorities paralysed, unable to plan whilst being told to consult on new boundaries and prepare to be dissolved. It’s taken focus away from what residents really w

Businesses across Chichester have joined forces to discuss what ‘Red Tape’ and burdensome regulations are holding back growth in their businesses, with Jess Brown-Fuller MP at her Red Tape business roundtable event. SMEs from across a wide range of sectors workshopped some of the frustrating barriers to business and growth, which are holding back Chichester’s business community and preventing its sectors from thriving. One business owner summed up the issue suggesting, rath

Improvement works to the pond at Lake View in Pagham are set to begin on 14th September, following ongoing engagement between Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, Pagham Parish Council, and Persimmon Homes. The pond has long been a valued local asset, both for its contribution to the character of the area and for the wildlife it supports, but residents have raised concerns for some time about its declining condition. Following a visit to the site, where Jess met with the Cha

Following a summer of unprecedented wildfires across the country, Jess Brown-Fuller MP has called on Ministers to meet with her and West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service to discuss the service’s long-term resilience. Speaking in the House of Commons, Jess set out the urgent need for improved funding and resourcing to protect Chichester residents from fires. She highlighted that West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service currently lacks dedicated wildfire personal protective equipment,

Jess Brown-Fuller has urged Andy Burnham to take decisive action to address the failures of the water industry, pressing him on his first day in Parliament as Prime Minister to set out a timescale for reform. Following the Prime Minister’s opening statement in the House of Commons, Jess highlighted the persistent discharge of sewage by Southern Water into Chichester’s local waterways, and challenged him on the continued lack of robust regulation. Jess said: “As the Prime Mini

In Sussex, a total of 4536 burglaries were recorded, according to crime figures from 2025 analysed by the Liberal Democrats. However, just 5.49% of cases resulted in a charge, with 75% of cases closing without the police identifying a suspect. Jess Brown-Fuller, Lib Dem Justice Spokesperson and Member of Parliament for Chichester, has slammed the Government’s handling of crime as “asleep at the wheel”, and has called for emergency legislation to legally bind police forces to

Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, visited Bersted Parish Council's Summer Playscheme to see first-hand the support it provides to local families during the school holidays. The scheme, run annually by Bersted Parish Council, provides a free packed lunch for all local children every Thursday and Friday throughout the school holidays, alongside entertainment for children to enjoy. The packed lunches are provided and funded by the Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham. During her vis

Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, has formally opened the National Collection of Ornamental Gingers in Almodington, unveiling a plaque and touring the site during her visit. The collection is held by Andrew Gaunt, National Collection Holder of Hedychium and Plant Heritage Sussex Co-Chair, who began collecting ornamental gingers in the late 1990s. Since then, his collection has grown to become one of the most comprehensive of its kind in the country, exceeding the number o

On Monday 24th August, Jess Brown-Fuller MP held a constituency advice surgery at The Meeting Place in Westbourne, meeting with local residents to hear their concerns across a range of issues. Residents raised matters including leasehold issues, planning and development proposals, and local mental health care provision: concerns that reflect the challenges many across the constituency are navigating. The surgery offered residents the opportunity to speak directly with their M

It’s that time of year again. New uniforms and stationery have been purchased, shoes have been polished, and alarms are set once more. This week the children return to school and MPs are also heading back to Westminster. Over the summer recess, I held a series of wellbeing walks across the constituency: in Fishbourne Harbour, along Centurion’s Way to Lavant, on Selsey Beach and along Chichester Canal. My inbox can sometimes feel a bit like TripAdvisor, mostly hearing from p

Of the 200 or so chalk streams in the world, 85% can be found in England. These precious and rare freshwater habitats create vital ecosystems that cannot be replicated elsewhere. The River Lavant is a fantastic example of a river that is modest in size but of immeasurable importance, with evidence showing settlements along the river for over 5,000 years, and its waters being used for farming and daily life throughout that period. The River Lavant is also one of the most hea