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July 12th, 2021Unused shop fronts provide space for outdoor exhibitions
Empty shops in Worthing are being given a new lease of life thanks to a creative collaboration designed to brighten up the town centre post-lockdown.Worthing Borough Council has joined forces with local artists, advertising agency Ground Up Media and charity End Youth Homelessness to create exhibitions in three prominent locations.
The shop front installations in Ann Street, Montague Street and South Street have been funded from the Cultural Recovery Fund and European Development Fund to promote positivity through art by brightening up our highstreets.
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July 9th, 2021
New pedestrianised avenue on its way to Worthing town centre
Ambitious plans to create an attractive pedestrianised avenue between the seafront and town centre which can be used for community events and mini-festivals are set to be drawn up by Worthing Borough Council.Montague Place was, historically, a peaceful open space providing residents and visitors an area to escape the hubbub of the promenade and main shopping streets. That was until the rise of motorised transport saw it turned into car parking, loading bays and drop-off point with turning circle.
With the COVID pandemic requiring more space in public areas, the Council introduced emergency road closures in the area and relocated parking spaces to allow local traders and businesses the chance to utilise the space.
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July 9th, 2021
COUNCILS INTERVENTION PROJECT AIMS TO HELP RESIDENTS IN NEED
COUNCILS INTERVENTION PROJECT AIMS TO HELP RESIDENTS IN NEEDA pilot project to help residents in financial difficulties has been launched by Adur & Worthing Councils amid fears for rising poverty levels post-pandemic.
Council staff have contacted scores of people in the most vulnerable households to offer help and advice about avoiding falling further into debt. They found that more than half of those spoken to in Adur and almost half in Worthing were potentially eligible for benefits they were not claiming and/or could access money mentoring/employment coaching etc.
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July 7th, 2021
New facilities for athletes and dog walkers after Worthing Council investment
Olympic hopefuls of the future will be given a greater sporting chance thanks to investment in athletics facilities by Worthing Borough Council.For many years, the town has had a strong reputation for producing national level competitors with Worthing Harriers one of the most active athletics clubs in the region.
While their home track at Worthing Leisure Centre is well-used by people of all ages, those in field events - notably the hammer - have to train further afield due to the deterioration of the throwing facilities.
After close discussions with the athletics club and operator South Downs Leisure, the Council is allocating funding out of its capital budget towards the purchase and installation of a new hammer cage for Worthing Harriers.
The upgraded facility will also be relocated to the centre of the running track, which will allow the current fenced off space in West Park to be used by dog walkers.
South Downs Leisure Trust, which owns the lease to the land, has given permission for the area to be opened and made available to dog walkers on most days but will still need access to the area when there are events.
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