August 31st, 2021
Brighton Dome is delighted to re-open at full capacity for the first time since March 2020, with a packed programme that includes renowned comedians, musicians and TV personalities, with the first performance on 10 September by Brighton & Hove singer-songwriter Passenger.
Contemporary music artists Little Simz and Easy Life promise spectacular performances and the inimitable DJ Shadow returns with a special live show. Simon Amstell performs his first stand up show since the release of his critically-acclaimed film Benjamin, Nina Conti attempts to match-make audience members in The Dating Show and Bridget Christie’s new laugh-a-minute show, Who Am I? reflects on growing older.
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August 18th, 2021
A plan to build 209 new homes on the site of the former Worthing gas works has been submitted to the Borough Council.
The gas holders that used to dominate the skyline at the Park Road site, the last one reaching 40 metres high was demolished in 2019, could be replaced by five blocks of flats containing apartments ranging from studio to three bedroom accommodation.
The application, submitted by housebuilder St William Ltd, will go before the planning committee of Worthing Borough Council within the next few months.
The developer says the blocks will be between three and seven storeys high and will surround a central garden. Extensive consultations with local councillors, residents and the Worthing Society were held before the application was submitted.
The Council is struggling to meet the numbers for existing and future housing needs because of the lack of available land but brownfield developments, using old industrial and retail sites, are one way of providing new homes while protecting green spaces.
The gasworks, established in 1835 as the town’s population grew, expanded to cover its present site and a section of what is now the Waitrose car park. At the height of its activity there were three gas holders and two manufacturing houses. The last gasholder was decommissioned in 2009 and demolished two years ago.
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August 18th, 2021
A native marine life aquarium which shows the richness of the waters off the Sussex coast can now be visited inside Worthing Coastal Office.
Rockpool Reef was created by the Councils’ Coastal Wardens - who collected water, sediment and corals for the tank, by hand.
Already, the abundance of marine life which was living inside has shown itself, including cuttlefish fry, shrimp, crab, hermit crab and small mullet fry.
The team is looking forward to documenting the creatures’ growth and telling their stories to anyone who wishes to visit.
Talks will include fascinating facts - like learning the common prawns inside the aquarium are almost invisible when hunkered down in the sand - hiding or awaiting their next meal.
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August 18th, 2021
The government is launching a new resettlement scheme for refugees aimed at helping those most in need, particularly women, girls and those who have been helping British operations in the country.
Leader of Adur District Council, Cllr Neil Parkin and Leader of Worthing Borough Council, Cllr Daniel Humphreys, said both their authorities were ready to step up to find accommodation for those evacuated after the Taliban swept to power in the wake of US military withdrawal from the country this week.
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Brighton Dome Reopens with Shows from Big Names in Comedy, Music and Television
Brighton Dome is delighted to re-open at full capacity for the first time since March 2020, with a packed programme that includes renowned comedians, musicians and TV personalities, with the first performance on 10 September by Brighton & Hove singer-songwriter Passenger.Contemporary music artists Little Simz and Easy Life promise spectacular performances and the inimitable DJ Shadow returns with a special live show. Simon Amstell performs his first stand up show since the release of his critically-acclaimed film Benjamin, Nina Conti attempts to match-make audience members in The Dating Show and Bridget Christie’s new laugh-a-minute show, Who Am I? reflects on growing older.
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August 18th, 2021
PLAN SUBMITTED TO BUILD NEW HOMES ON OLD GASWORKS SITE
A plan to build 209 new homes on the site of the former Worthing gas works has been submitted to the Borough Council.The gas holders that used to dominate the skyline at the Park Road site, the last one reaching 40 metres high was demolished in 2019, could be replaced by five blocks of flats containing apartments ranging from studio to three bedroom accommodation.
The application, submitted by housebuilder St William Ltd, will go before the planning committee of Worthing Borough Council within the next few months.
The developer says the blocks will be between three and seven storeys high and will surround a central garden. Extensive consultations with local councillors, residents and the Worthing Society were held before the application was submitted.
The Council is struggling to meet the numbers for existing and future housing needs because of the lack of available land but brownfield developments, using old industrial and retail sites, are one way of providing new homes while protecting green spaces.
The gasworks, established in 1835 as the town’s population grew, expanded to cover its present site and a section of what is now the Waitrose car park. At the height of its activity there were three gas holders and two manufacturing houses. The last gasholder was decommissioned in 2009 and demolished two years ago.
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August 18th, 2021
New mini aquarium is teeming with local marine life
A native marine life aquarium which shows the richness of the waters off the Sussex coast can now be visited inside Worthing Coastal Office.Rockpool Reef was created by the Councils’ Coastal Wardens - who collected water, sediment and corals for the tank, by hand.
Already, the abundance of marine life which was living inside has shown itself, including cuttlefish fry, shrimp, crab, hermit crab and small mullet fry.
The team is looking forward to documenting the creatures’ growth and telling their stories to anyone who wishes to visit.
Talks will include fascinating facts - like learning the common prawns inside the aquarium are almost invisible when hunkered down in the sand - hiding or awaiting their next meal.
Read More
August 18th, 2021
LEADERS PLEDGE SUPPORT TO FIND SHELTER FOR AFGHAN REFUGEES
The Leaders of Adur & Worthing Councils today signalled support for the government’s emerging programme to house refugees fleeing turmoil in Afghanistan.The government is launching a new resettlement scheme for refugees aimed at helping those most in need, particularly women, girls and those who have been helping British operations in the country.
Leader of Adur District Council, Cllr Neil Parkin and Leader of Worthing Borough Council, Cllr Daniel Humphreys, said both their authorities were ready to step up to find accommodation for those evacuated after the Taliban swept to power in the wake of US military withdrawal from the country this week.
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