Local News

June 1st, 2021

Work underway on Worthing’s seafront pop-up terrace

An exciting pop-up project which will turn under-utilised land overlooking Worthing seafront into a brand new food, drink and wellbeing hub will open in a matter of weeks.

Innovative property company QED will start work this week to transform the open-air terrace at Grafton multi-storey car park into a temporary food and drink outlet for local independent businesses.

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May 24th, 2021

Mayor of Worthing pledges support for locals and businesses post COVID

The Mayor of Worthing is vowing to support the local community as best he can following a ‘difficult’ year after being reappointed for a second term.

Councillor Lionel Harman was sworn in once again by elected colleagues at the Annual Meeting of the Worthing Borough Council in a ceremony at the Assembly Hall on Friday (May 24, 2021).

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May 20th, 2021

Worthing Beach wins top national award

Worthing beach has been recognised as one of the best in the country after winning the coveted Seaside Award for the fourth year running.

Overseen by charity Keep Britain Tidy, the honour identifies and rewards beaches achieving the highest standards of beach management and water quality.

Worthing’s seven mile stretch of shingle, soft sand and rock pools joined some of the best beaches in England in winning the award, and now means the Borough Council has retained the title for a fourth straight year.

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May 19th, 2021

Time’s running out for local businesses to apply for vital restart funding

Vital funding is still available to support local businesses to get up and running again as further sectors reopen in line with the latest easing of COVID restrictions.

The Restart Grant, which closes for applications on 30 June 2021, is one of several financial support packages that in the last year have been created for businesses impacted by the COVID pandemic.

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