Storm Eunice: What is closed in Chichester, Midhurst and Petworth and Bognor Regis as a result of the storm

Many attractions, facilities and businesses are closed today across the Chichester area as a result of Storm Eunice.
By Observer Team
Published 18th Feb 2022, 10:14 BST
Updated 18th Feb 2022, 14:41 BST
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Tourist attractions such as Petworth Park House and Gardens, Uppark in South Harting, Denmans Garden, Amberley Museum and the Weald and Downland Living Museum have closed their doors today (Friday, February 18) in the interests of safety.

It comes after West Sussex County Council announced all of its recycling centres will be closed today and both Chichester District Council and Arun District Council warned bin collections may be disrupted.

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Schools and colleges across West Sussex are also closed today as well as all libraries.

At the peak of the storm in early afternoon, gusts are forecast to rise to in excess of 70mph in inland areas and up to 80mph in coastal locations, before receding by evening.At the peak of the storm in early afternoon, gusts are forecast to rise to in excess of 70mph in inland areas and up to 80mph in coastal locations, before receding by evening.
At the peak of the storm in early afternoon, gusts are forecast to rise to in excess of 70mph in inland areas and up to 80mph in coastal locations, before receding by evening.

The Bognor Regis foodbank has also announced a temporary closure today. A spokesperson said staff and volunteers will contact clients separately in order to rearrange collection.

The Beresford pub in Elmer Road, Bognor Regis, has also announced it’s closure today.

Cowdray Estate in Midhurst has also announced closure to some of its facilities.

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Selsey Town Council also announced that their council hall would be closed from 12pm today.

Chichester Police have also been called to both Tangmere and Midhurst as the Storm has caused trees to block roads in both places. Trees have also been uprooted in both Chichester and Goodwood, causing major delays.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks have also reported power cuts in both Midhurst and Petworth at 12pm today.

Heygates Bookshop, in Bognor Regis, has announced it is temporarily closing for safety reasons. Owner Jason Passingham said the wind was strong it was pulling outdoor canopy apart, rendering the area ‘unsafe’.

Pallant House Gallery in Chichester has announced it will close at 3pm. The last available ticket slot is 2.30pm.

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