August 5th, 2024

Statement from leader of Worthing Borough Council, Cllr Sophie Cox

We are shocked and appalled by the violence and extremism that has occurred in the past week across the country since the tragic events in Southport.

Racism, lawlessness and any form of hatred directed to the diversity of our communities have no place in a civilised society and we are united in our condemnation of those who threaten the cohesion and inclusiveness on which our country’s values are built.

We extend our unshakeable support to all our communities.

If you experience or witness any behaviour that is threatening, abusive or targeting minority groups, please contact Sussex Police by calling 101 or reporting online. Similarly, social media content inciting hatred or violence should be reported immediately to the platform provider and the police.

It is vital that we all come together to keep hatred and extremism out of our community."

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July 30th, 2024

Guild Care officially opens new Community Office

Worthing’s leading social care charity, Guild Care, held a launch event on Friday 26 July to officially open its new Community Office in Portland Road, Worthing.
The Mayor of Worthing and representatives from local councils and fellow charities attended the launch, together with Guild Care trustees and members of the charity’s diverse community services.

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July 24th, 2024

Councillor Sophie Cox becomes new leader of Worthing Borough Council

Councillor Sophie Cox has been elected as the new leader of Worthing Borough Council.

She succeeds Dr Beccy Cooper, who stood down as a councillor earlier this month following her election as the new MP for Worthing West.

Cllr Cox, who represents Castle Ward, was previously the deputy leader of the council. She named Cllr Rita Garner as the new deputy leader at the meeting of the full council at Worthing Town Hall last night (23/7/24).

Image from Facebook

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July 18th, 2024

Weekly food waste collections set for phased roll-out in Adur and Worthing

Domestic food waste collections will begin in Adur and Worthing by spring 2026 after more funding to start rolling out the service was secured.

A phased roll-out of weekly food waste collections will launch in March 2026, with household refuse and recycling collections continuing to happen every two weeks.

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