West Worthing

August 17th, 2022

Yellow Hazard warning today from WSCC Resilience and Emergencies Team

The Met Office has issued an Amber Warning for Thunderstorms Between 11:00 Wed 17 Aug 2022 and 22:00 Wed 17 Aug 2022
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to break out today leading to some flooding and disruption. Some places will miss these, but where they do occur, 30 to 50 mm of rain could fall in less than an hour and a few places may see in excess of 100 mm in a few hours where storms are slow moving. Lightning and hail will be additional hazards.

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July 29th, 2022

The Big Listen kick-starts new approach to improve Worthing

Today (Friday 29 July), The Big Listen is being launched by Worthing Borough Council, signalling a new approach to strengthen relationships with community groups and listen to and work with residents on the issues they care most about.

From next week, members of The Big Listen team will travel around the borough attending community events and holding pop-up conversations at key locations.

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July 28th, 2022

Committee publishes annual report on its scrutiny of the Councils

Encouraging investment in Adur and Worthing’s coastline, ensuring the Councils are using their resources appropriately and monitoring how the community is being supported post-pandemic - have all been the subject of dedicated scrutiny sessions this year.

Adur & Worthing Councils’ Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee plays an important role in holding the Leaders, chief executive and cabinet members to account for their decisions.

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July 27th, 2022

Olympic heroine honoured with Worthing blue plaque

A Worthing Olympian swimmer who represented Great Britain when she was just 16 years-old has been honoured with the unveiling of a blue plaque.

Angela Barnwell was just 11 years old when she took up swimming seriously and through dedication, excellent coaching and practice with Worthing Swimming Club at the former swimming baths at Heene Road quickly turned into one of the nation’s most promising sporting talents.

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