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September 21st, 2021GO-AHEAD FOR NEW HOMES AND GREEN SPACES IN WEST SOMPTING
Plans to build 469 new homes in West Sompting, with 30 per cent affordable dwellings and new green spaces, have been approved.Members of Adur District Council’s Planning Committee last night (Sept 20) gave the green light to the development, to be built by Persimmons Homes, after negotiations between the builder and council officers to enhance the design of the development. The discussions also secured the necessary infrastructure improvements including the provision of 30 percent of the building as affordable rented accommodation to meet the needs of the District.
In addition the developer will pay the Council more than £2m to help build a new primary school at New Monks Farm, £1.7 million for transport infrastructure including traffic calming measures, cycle links to Worthing, and bus subsidy contributions.
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September 10th, 2021
THE WSCC RECOVER & RISE SME DIGITAL ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME
Free online workshops start in September to help West Sussex businesses maximise theimpact and accessibility of digital technologies.
The Recover and Rise SME Digital Accelerator programme is a four-part series comprising
more than 25 online workshops:
● Series 1: Getting Online
● Series 2: Customers and Marketing
● Series 3: Systems and Productivity
● Series 4: Growth Expansion and New Products.
The aim is to help Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) utilise digital tools and gain
expert knowledge and advice on how best to grow their online presence, attract and retain
new customers and work more productively.
The workshops start on 9 September and will take place at 12pm on Tuesdays and
Thursdays. They will run through to January 2022.
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September 10th, 2021
New initiative to prevent suicide launched in Adur and Worthing
A new initiative, which aims to train hundreds of public-facing workers and volunteers in Adur and Worthing on how to spot the signs that someone is in crisis is launched on today to mark World Suicide Prevention Day.A free 90-minute online training course has been designed for people who work or volunteer with the public, including car park attendants, volunteers at food banks and bar staff - those who are more likely to be in contact with someone who is considering suicide.
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August 18th, 2021
New mini aquarium is teeming with local marine life
A native marine life aquarium which shows the richness of the waters off the Sussex coast can now be visited inside Worthing Coastal Office.Rockpool Reef was created by the Councils’ Coastal Wardens - who collected water, sediment and corals for the tank, by hand.
Already, the abundance of marine life which was living inside has shown itself, including cuttlefish fry, shrimp, crab, hermit crab and small mullet fry.
The team is looking forward to documenting the creatures’ growth and telling their stories to anyone who wishes to visit.
Talks will include fascinating facts - like learning the common prawns inside the aquarium are almost invisible when hunkered down in the sand - hiding or awaiting their next meal.
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