Worthing

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.

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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.

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November 28th, 2023

Pioneering partnership to help tackle homelessness in Worthing

New supported accommodation to tackle homelessness in Worthing is on the way thanks to an innovative new partnership.

Worthing Borough Council is working with housing association Worthing Homes, homelessness charity Turning Tides and Homes England to create 21 much-needed apartments to prevent people sleeping rough.

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November 28th, 2023

New updated plans for Union Place submitted

Images of how a transformed Union Place could look have been submitted as part of proposals to redevelop the key Worthing site.

Worthing Borough Council intends to partner with building firm Roffey Homes in a regeneration project featuring much-needed sustainable flats and commercial units.

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