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Clear path mapped out to save Worthing's lido in 2026
Work to save Worthing's lido will begin in 2026 as part of a new focused approach designed to bring it…
23 December 2025
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Developer funding for Worthing community groups pushes towards £1 million
Worthing Borough Council has invested nearly £1 million in projects that benefit the community, now that the latest round of…
22 December 2025
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Worthing Borough Council set to upgrade town centre and seafront CCTV
Worthing Borough Council is investing in community safety by replacing CCTV cameras in the town centre and seafront with the…
16 December 2025
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New public art project shines a light on Shoreham’s maritime history
A new public art installation that shines a light on Shoreham and the River Adur’s rich maritime history is coming…
12 December 2025
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New tree planting policy adopted in Adur and Worthing
We have committed to planting more trees across the area, as part of a new policy aimed at supporting nature…
11 December 2025
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Work set to begin on Shoreham flood defences in the new year
Work on additional flood defences to protect Shoreham from the River Adur is set to begin early next year. Councillors…
10 December 2025
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Adur & Worthing Councils
Worthing Pier to get permanent fix in 2026
Work is set to begin on a permanent fix for Worthing Pier within months. Our engineers are working with structural…
10 December 2025
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Local homelessness surge costing more than 30% of Worthing's entire budget
Over 30% of Worthing's entire budget for this year is forecast to have to be spent on accommodation for members…
5 December 2025
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Adur District Council on track to balance its books despite challenges
Our new way of working is helping us to balance the books while continuing to provide the services the community…
5 December 2025
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Adur & Worthing Councils
New Thriving Together grant fund for Adur and Worthing community groups launches
Adur & Worthing Councils have launched a new grant fund to enable community groups to work together to support residents…
4 December 2025
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Worthing Theatres & Museum
For Families this Christmas
CINDERELLA THE PANTOMIME Thu 4 Dec 2025 – Sun 4 Jan 2026, Pavilion Theatre The most magical pantomime of all…
3 December 2025
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Adur & Worthing Councils
Bathing sites in Adur retain strong classifications
Bathing water sites in Adur have retained their strong classifications, making the district a top summertime destination to enjoy water-based…
26 November 2025
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Improvements to Worthing’s bathing water sites
Worthing has seen a welcome improvement in its coastal water quality this year, with today's announcement of the Environment Agency's…
25 November 2025
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Residents invited to share their views on community safety in Adur and Worthing
Do you have a question about policing and community safety in Adur and Worthing? The Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee…
24 November 2025
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New political group formed on Adur District Council
Independent councillors Steve Neocleous and Paul Mansfield have formed a new political group to work together on Adur District Council…
24 November 2025
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New Reform UK political group formed on Worthing Borough Council
Councillor Luke Houghton and Councillor Charles James have formed a new Reform UK group on Worthing Borough Council. Cllr Houghton…
24 November 2025
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Adur & Worthing Councils
Community Toilet Scheme launches in Adur and Worthing
More clean and well-maintained toilets are being made available to the public in Adur and Worthing to help residents and…
20 November 2025
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Government launches consultation on local government reorganisation for Sussex
The government has launched a public consultation on local government reorganisation (LGR) for every area of Sussex. In September all…
20 November 2025
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Adur & Worthing Councils
Cllr Charles James becomes a Reform UK councillor on Worthing Borough Council
Councillor Charles James has confirmed that he has become a Reform UK councillor on Worthing Borough Council. He was previously…
20 November 2025
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Adur & Worthing Councils
Cllr Paul Mansfield becomes an Independent Adur councillor
Councillor Paul Mansfield has left the Conservative group on Adur District Council and become an Independent councillor. Cllr Mansfield will…
13 November 2025
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Adur & Worthing Councils
Contractor takes back control of Worthing Integrated Care Centre's water system to fix problems that are preventing it opening
Construction firm Galliford Try has taken back control of the water system at the Worthing Integrated Care Centre (WICC) to…
11 November 2025
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New multi-use games area to be unveiled at Worthing's West Park
A new sports area for netball, football and cricket practice has been created at West Park Recreation Ground in Worthing,…
7 November 2025
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Adur & Worthing Councils
Disused patch of land in Lancing to be transformed into community farm
A disused patch of land in Lancing is set to be transformed into a community farm. Shoreham-based community interest company…
6 November 2025
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Residents invited to share their views on Adur & Worthing Councils' new corporate strategy
Adur and Worthing residents are being invited to help shape the councils' new corporate strategy. The Joint Overview and Scrutiny…
30 October 2025
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Paul Brewer confirmed as new chief executive of Adur & Worthing Councils
Paul Brewer is to become the next chief executive of Adur & Worthing Councils. Since July 2025, Mr Brewer has…
24 October 2025
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Residents moving into new Worthing council accommodation
Worthing residents in need of somewhere to live are moving into our newly-finished town centre council accommodation. A group of…
22 October 2025
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Worthing Theatres & Museum
Bennett Griffin joins forces with Worthing Theatres & Museum (WTM) as headline sponsor for Cinderella.
WTM is thrilled to welcome Bennett Griffin Solicitors as the headline sponsor for this year’s Christmas pantomime, Cinderella , at…
21 October 2025
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Worthing Theatres & Museum
Warming Up and Reimagining: update on Worthing Theatres & Museum
Exciting things are happening behind the scenes at Worthing Museum & Art Gallery and under the streets too! A major…
21 October 2025
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Adur & Worthing Councils
Adur District Council to sell its section of Southwick Beach
Adur District Council has decided to sell its section of Southwick Beach to Shoreham Port Authority to ensure the future…
17 October 2025
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Adur & Worthing Councils adopt new vision for nature
We have adopted a bold new vision for nature that sets out landscape-scale ambitions coupled with urban action to protect…
15 October 2025
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Unforeseen issues add to cost of new Southwick council homes
Unforeseen issues caused by the collapse of the original contractor have added additional costs and delay to the completion of…
14 October 2025
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New affordable homes planned for Worthing's Caravan Club site
Dozens of affordable homes could be built for Worthing residents in need of somewhere to live, on a site in…
13 October 2025
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Paul Brewer selected as recommended candidate to be the next chief executive of Adur & Worthing Councils
Experienced local government director Paul Brewer has been selected as the recommended candidate to be the next chief executive of…
9 October 2025
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Adur District Council seeking information after building firm applies to go into administration
We are urgently seeking information after house-building firm Boutique Modern filed an application to go into administration. Boutique Modern is…
6 October 2025
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Adur & Worthing Councils sets up working group on community governance
Councillors from Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council will come together to explore how local democracy can be best…
2 October 2025
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Adur & Worthing Councils recommend two-unitary option for West Sussex
We have submitted recommendations to the government to merge with Arun and Chichester as part of local government reorganisation (LGR)…
26 September 2025
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Tree Preservation Order implemented to protect historic hedge in Goring
We have implemented a Tree Preservation Order to protect one of Goring seafront's historic hedges from being damaged. The tamarisk…
22 September 2025
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Adur & Worthing Councils
Work to transform Worthing's Homefield Park playground begins
Work to transform Homefield Park playground with new play equipment chosen by the community will begin next week. Last year,…
18 September 2025
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Rollout of the new yellow fish campaign continues in Adur and Worthing
The rollout of a new campaign aimed at helping improve local seawater quality continued across Worthing and Shoreham on Friday…
15 September 2025
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Business case in response to the government's invitation on local government reorganisation completed
Councillors from Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council will meet later this month to consider recommendations for reshaping local…
12 September 2025
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Council's focus to be on redeveloping Worthing's Grafton multi-storey car park
Grafton multi-storey car park won't reopen in its current form before the site is redeveloped, with the focus instead being…
12 September 2025
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Worthing Theatres & Museum
Bold moves and brave stories this autumn
We are thrilled to welcome new and returning theatre and dance companies this season. Thunder Road returns with The Void…
12 September 2025
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Adur & Worthing Councils
Funding could be awarded to improve football pitches in Worthing
Hundreds of thousands of pounds could be secured from the UK's largest sports charity to improve the football pitches at…
11 September 2025
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New community seawater testing facility coming to Worthing
Worthing is set to receive its own dedicated water testing facility to enable local campaigners to help monitor the quality…
10 September 2025
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Help us tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in Adur and Worthing
We want to hear your thoughts on our new strategy for tackling homelessness and rough sleeping in the area. Our…
9 September 2025
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Steps forward to establish long-term custodianship and recovery of the Cissbury landscape in Worthing
One of Worthing's gateways to the South Downs National Park could be restored to flower-rich chalk grassland, helping protect it…
2 September 2025
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Adur & Worthing Councils
Applications open for Worthing CIL Neighbourhood Fund
Applications for Worthing's Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Neighbourhood Fund are now open. The fund is made up of a proportion…
1 September 2025
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Worthing Theatres & Museum
Q&A with the Creatives of The Worthing Girls
Ahead of The Worthing Girls premiering on Friday 5 September, we spoke to compose Barb Jungr, writer Sue Teddern and…
26 August 2025
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Adur & Worthing Councils
Adur and Worthing residents invited to quiz council leaders on housing and homelessness
Residents are being invited to ask questions about our new draft homelessness and rough sleeping strategy ahead of a public…
26 August 2025
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Shoreham Airshow 10th anniversary memorial service
Ten years ago today, on 22nd August 2015, eleven men tragically lost their lives following the airshow disaster in Shoreham…
22 August 2025
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