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June 29th, 2021

The fearlessly imaginative and physically daring Lîla Dance bring their latest work to Worthing

Worthing Theatres and Museum are excited to welcome Lîla Dance to the Connaught Theatre on Saturday 17 July with The Hotel Experience. Known for their visually stunning and cinematic work Lîla Dances latest show will captivate audiences with an extraordinary night of dance.

The Hotel Experience sees a man check into a hotel the night before his wedding unaware that things may not be as they seem. This is no ordinary Hotel room, but a space that remakes and re-structures itself in tune to the psychological and emotional states of the people that occupy it. Memories that were seemingly forgotten are brought back to reality to be relived once more.

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June 28th, 2021

Plans approved for vital temporary housing in Worthing

Vital accommodation has been approved to support people who are rebuilding their lives after experiencing homelessness. The new accommodation is set to be built in Worthing and will help people move on to more independent living.

The plans are the result of a partnership between local charity Turning Tides and housing provider Worthing Homes.

The accommodation, which will be created in a three-story building in Clifton Road made up of 13 flats, was given the go ahead at Worthing Borough Council’s Planning Committee meeting on Wednesday (June 23).

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June 28th, 2021

Discover the great outdoors in Adur and Worthing this summer

The beauty and benefit of the parks and seafront in Adur and Worthing are the focus of a new campaign launched today highlighting a range of activities available for everyone.

The GreatOutdoorsAW campaign, aims to remind residents of the great natural resources on our doorstep and, as we emerge from lockdown, how everyone can make use of them.

The campaign will highlight bushcraft skills training, family fun days and taster activity courses, which are among a wide range of experiences that residents can look forward to this summer.

GreatOutdoorsAW offers a jam-packed calendar of activities being delivered by the Councils’ Parks, Foreshores and Wellbeing teams, and partner organisations, running from the end of June to mid September, with something for all ages to enjoy outdoors.

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June 22nd, 2021

Litter enforcement patrols to begin across Adur and Worthing

Find below details that from tomorrow enforcement patrols will be carried out across Adur and Worthing as part of crackdown on littering and dog fouling.

Those caught dropping litter will receive an on-the-spot fine of £75. Those who do not clear up their dog’s mess will receive an on-the-spot fine of £100.

The self-funding trial scheme, which already operates in Chichester and Arun districts, has been introduced after feedback from local residents and community groups.

It comes just weeks after leaders of both Councils issued a general warning that anti-social behaviour around litter and parking cannot be tolerated in Adur and Worthing this summer - with specially-designed posters installed in high-profile areas, alternative off-street car parks have been promoted and examples of littering highlighted on social media.

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