Supporting our rural and coastal communities

Gillian works to support rural communities and businesses. Gillian represents a large part of the South Downs National Park and coastline from Chichester Harbour AONB to the Pagham Nature reserve that includes the Port of Selsey.

Gillian works closely with Government bodies such as the Environment Agency, Natural England, The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations (NFFO) and DEFRA as well as local groups, agencies, businesses and individuals to protect and enhance our rural communities across the Chichester constituency.

Keep up to date with her work here.

News

Council Scheme Aims to Help Boost Tree Planting in Chichester

Council scheme aims to help boost tree planting in the Chichester District Residents and businesses are being encouraged to sponsor a tree in one of the Chichester District’s many parks and gardens, as part of a council scheme that aims to help tackle climate change and protect the local environmen

Chichester Observer: Parliament Feels Very Different

Parliament feels very different compared to last year as the Government has a working majority and already things are getting done. Last week after three years we finally passed the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement in the House of Commons to enact the 2016 referendum result.

Gillian speaks up for the fishing industry

Gillian Keegan I thank my hon. Friend for that answer. It is fantastic to see him in his place and I congratulate him on his new role. Scotland has a proud history of fishing the finest seafood, and the same is true of local fishermen in Selsey in my constituency.

Investment could unlock over £1m funding to support wildlife projects

Over £1m of grant funding could potentially be accessed to support and enhance wildlife in the district after leading councillors at Chichester District Council agreed to invest in a Strategic Wildlife Corridors project. Through the extensive work of the council’s Community Wildlife Officer, the co