Local News

April 7th, 2021

Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault in Worthing.

Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault in Worthing.
Officers were called to Whitebeam Road shortly before 7.30pm on Sunday (April 4) after a man was found injured in the street. It is believed he was assaulted in nearby Longcroft Park.

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April 1st, 2021

Disposable barbecue causes fire on Council litter truck resulting in £30,000 in damages

Members of the public are being urged to enjoy open spaces safely this Easter after a disposable barbecue led to a fire destroying Worthing Borough Council vehicle.

Rubbish was being collected at Goring Greensward in Worthing today (April 1) after many residents spent the day yesterday enjoying the warm weather on the common.

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March 31st, 2021

Construction on Worthing’s new multi-million pound integrated health hub will soon begin

Work on Worthing’s new, integrated health care facility in the heart of the town is set to begin this Summer.

Last night (March 30) during a virtual meeting Adur & Worthing Councils' Joint Strategic Committee signalled its support to turn the Worthing Town Hall car park into the brand-new, Worthing Integrated Care Centre (WICC), after plans were approved last year.

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March 29th, 2021

Alex Bailey to retire as CEO of Adur & Worthing Councils

The Chief Executive of Adur & Worthing Councils, Alex Bailey, today announced he is to retire in the summer.

Bailey has served as Chief Executive at the South Coast Councils for almost eight years. In a note to staff he tells them that heading the Councils and working with them, and members, has been a privilege.

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