Our Purpose

Chichester Harbour Conservancy is bound by the duties and powers set out in the Chichester Harbour Conservancy Act 1971. We are responsible for:

  • The safety of navigation, the regulation of moorings, works and dredging, enforcement of harbour byelaws and the collection of dues and charges, in our role as the statutory Harbour Authority.
  • The conservancy, maintenance and improvement of the harbour and the National Landscape amenity area for recreation and leisure, nature conservation and natural beauty.

Our Vision for 2050

Our Values