Leader, Chichester District COuncil

Adrian is the Leader of Chichester District Council.

Under Adrian’s leadership the Council is prioritising housing, economic regeneration, the environment and working with community groups to support our residents.  He is passionate about nature recovery, protecting our harbours, rivers and natural environment. An important focus for the Council is the rural economy; supporting our agriculture, horticulture and viticulture to flourish sustainably.

Adrian believes in working with a wide range of local organisations to promote the District and businesses.   A key aim for the council is to work across the District to ensure a strong community voice.

During his working life Adrian ran a business consultancy supporting local and international business to grow their businesses in a sustainable and ethical fashion.

Director of Public Health, West Sussex County Council

Alison Challenger is the Director of Public Health for West Sussex County Council. She qualified as a Specialist in Public Health in 2009 and has held positions as a Consultant and Director initially in Nottingham then moving to West Sussex in 2021. Alison first qualified and worked as a Nurse, Midwife, and later Strategic Tobacco Control Manager prior to undergoing specialist public health training. These experiences, along with her public health experience, drive both her broad and specific interests in tobacco control, nutrition, and maternal and child health and wellbeing.

In her role, Alison works closely with, and supports a wide range of health, care, and community partners, including providing public health advice to NHS Sussex. She is a statutory member of the West Sussex Health and Wellbeing Board and is a representative on the national Association of Directors of Public Health Council and the Faculty of Public Health Board.

MP FOR CHICHESTER

Elected MP for Chichester in July 2024, Jess Brown-Fuller has lived in the Chichester area since the 90’s, studied at Chichester University and is now raising her family in the area.

Jess has her feet firmly in her local community and is well-known as a champion for local residents and businesses alike. During the pandemic, she set up an innovative volunteer organisation to support local residents. The model was copied across the country to great effect. Jess’ leadership, fast action and compassion was recognised with a High Sheriff Award and a visit to Buckingham Palace.

Jess is an elected member at Chichester District Council and holds the portfolio for culture, arts & events and is proud to champion the sector and the benefits it brings to the economy of Chichester.

Improving access to the NHS is a big driver for Jess; who unfortunately lost her father to cancer when he was unable to access diagnostic and treatment services during the pandemic.

Jess is proud to be a local champion with a proven track record of delivering for the people of Chichester and she looks forward to delivering a fair deal and positive change in Westminster.