Worthing

July 29th, 2022

GREATER BRIGHTON STUDY UNDERWAY TO EXAMINE WAYS TO MAKE 40,000 COUNCIL HOUSES MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT

A ground-breaking Greater Brighton study shows that upgrading 40,000 council houses across the region could help drastically cut carbon emissions while reducing energy costs for tenants.

The project involves seven local authorities who own housing stock looking at ways it can be made more energy efficient thus cutting down on carbon emissions. Much of the housing is old, meaning heating leaks easily from windows and roofs as well as tenants continuing to rely on gas for heating.

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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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July 26th, 2022

Community Bike Marking Event

The local PCSO will be holding a bike marking community event along with neighbourhood watch this Wedneday, 27th July between 11:00am and 1:00pm at Splash Point Leisure Centre Worthing.
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