Local News

February 21st, 2024

"The Worthing charge" part of Worthing council tax charge to increase by 15p per week

Worthing Borough Council plans to work more closely with residents to provide the services they want and need over the next 12 months, with an increase of 15p a week in the average amount it charges to do that.
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February 9th, 2024

Funding available for creative projects in Adur & Worthing

With less than one month to apply, Adur & Worthing Trust’s latest round of Creative Commissions small grants funding are seeking applications from local artists, musicians, actors, dancers & event organisers.
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February 9th, 2024

Water regulator pledges to help take action against Southern Water

The national regulator for the water and sewage industry has pledged to work with Adur & Worthing Councils to hold Southern Water to account over its failures.

The Water Services Regulation Authority, Ofwat, has agreed to work more closely with local authorities across the South East following a recent meeting of the Southern Water Stakeholder Group.

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February 7th, 2024

Adur and Worthing council tax to be doubled on second homes to try to tackle housing shortage

Council tax charges on second homes in Adur and Worthing are to be doubled to try to encourage owners to sell or let them, to help tackle the local housing shortage.

The council tax due on properties that have been empty for at least a year will also be doubled for their owners.

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