Today in Chesapeake | Monday, March 7

Chesapeake Veterans and Behavioral Health Court Docket Program

The Virginia General Assembly is considering an amendment that would provide funding for a pilot program for a special court docket for veterans and individuals with behavioral health issues. Learn more about the program and how you can show your support.

State Funding for Public Education

The City of Chesapeake is supporting a regional effort to encourage the Commonwealth of Virginia to increase state support for K-12 public education funding. Since 2009, Virginia has reduced its share of funding for public education by approximately $1 billion. This loss of funding results in less money for schools and a reduction in other City services as that loss is offset. Learn more.

CPD to Host 38th Session of Citizen's Police Academy

The Chesapeake Police Department will be hosting the 38th Session of the Citizen’s Police Academy starting on April 4, 2016. Learn All About It and Download an Application

2016 Approved Legislative Package

The City of Chesapeake places a great deal of emphasis on maintaining an excellent relationship and communication with its General Assembly delegation. Through the Legislative Package, the City strives to participate actively in the policy decisions that affect Chesapeake’s citizens. View the 2016 Legislative Package, which was approved by City Council at the November 24th Council Meeting.

eBUILD, Chesapeake’s new online planning, development and permits system, has launched! Check out eBUILD and sign up for an account or learn more about eBUILD and the services it provides.

Next City Council Meeting, Tuesday, March 8, 6:30 p.m.
Meetings are held on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Tuesday of each month. Learn more about the City Council »

Next Planning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, March 9, 7 p.m.
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month in the City Council Chambers. Planning Commission Home Page »

Chesapeake Recycles Day in South Norfolk – March 12, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bring your electronics and plastic bags for recycling, household hazardous waste for proper disposal and paper for shredding to Chesapeake Recycles Day at Southgate Plaza Shopping Center – 2307 Bainbridge Blvd. Goodwill, TREX, SPSA, Stealth Shredding and TFC Recycling will be on-site to collect a variety of items from. Get all the details »

Virginia Homeless Solutions Program
The Virginia Homeless Solutions Program (VHSP) grant application instructions and guidelines are now available. The VHSP application will support continuum of care (CoC) and local planning group (LPG) strategies, homeless service and prevention programs that align with the goals of reducing the number of individuals and households that become homeless, shortening the length of time an individual or household is homeless and reducing the number of individuals and households that return to homelessness through an effective emergency crisis response system. For further information on the application, please visit the Southeastern Virginia Homeless Coalition website at www.shrhomeless.org.

Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC is proposing to construct and operate an approximately 554-mile long underground natural gas transmission pipeline and above ground facilities, part of which will be located in Chesapeake. Find out the latest on the pipeline and view route maps »

Department of Development & Permits Invitation for Bid for Demolition
Pursuant to Chesapeake City Code § 54-63 (2), please find all Public Notices – Invitations for Bid for Demolition on the Department of Development & Permits Public Notices page.