Local News

December 5th, 2023

ROADWORKS ALERT!!

Please see below an update from SGN about some upcoming Gas Mains replacement works being carried out from 8th January for 23 weeks on some of the main roads into and out of Worthing Town Centre and towards the A27.
The roadworks are likely to cause significant impact on journey times.

Read More
December 1st, 2023

Work starts on disability-friendly allotments in Durrington

People with disabilities will get the chance to take on their own allotment plot, thanks to funding from Worthing Borough Council.

Work has begun on four new accessible allotment plots at Humber Avenue Allotments in West Durrington, after the community interest group that runs the site successfully bid for £15,000 from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Neighbourhood Fund.

Read More
November 30th, 2023

Focus on priorities helping to reduce council overspend in Worthing

Inflationary and cost-of-living pressures affecting Worthing Borough Council this year are being reduced - but more work needs to be done.

Like every local authority in the country, the council is facing tight financial restrictions caused by a reduction in central government funding and increasing pressure outside of its control from inflation and cost-of-living challenges.

Read More
November 29th, 2023

New homes could be created in plan to preserve Worthing architecture

A pair of decaying, historic buildings in Worthing town centre could be renovated to become much-needed homes for local residents again.

Worthing Borough Council is to consider new proposals to restore the Georgian facade of 5 and 7 High Street while developing the interior into short-term accommodation for those in desperate need of somewhere to live.

Read More