June 11th, 2021
Construction has now begun on a major new regeneration scheme which will transform Worthing's Portland Road into a vibrant and inclusive space.
The work, which will see the street become an exciting destination where pedestrians are the priority, is expected for completion in the Spring of next year.
Local contractors Landbuild were awarded the £925,000 construction contract earlier this year and began major works this week.
Worthing Borough Council is managing the scheme, which is funded by West Sussex County Council and the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership.
Free ultrafast public WiFi, better lighting, comfortable seating areas, cycle racks and landscape planting will all form part of the scheme, which is designed to encourage people to visit the town centre and support local businesses.
Read More
June 9th, 2021
Adur & Worthing Councils are set to become the first local authorities in the UK to lease the seabed off their coast from the Queen in a pioneering project to invest in climate change measures and restore marine habitat.
The historic move could pave the way from an ambitious plan to create a Sussex Bay marine park along the entire county coast, east and west, to protect vital marine life, restore estuary habitat and even create a destination for eco tourism.
Backers of the scheme see it as the ‘blue mirror’ to the South Downs, with all the environmental protection, tourism and potential job opportunities that could be created.
Read More
June 3rd, 2021
A grand floral bedding display scheme is being brought to Worthing town centre by a new parks team dedicated to making the area welcoming and attractive.
An array of some 4,000 bedding plants and shrubs and 250 planters and hanging baskets will soon be brightening up the main streets, seafront and parades as part of an investment by Worthing Borough Council.
The work, which is now being delivered in-house, is part of the authority’s ongoing commitment to regenerate Worthing while making it a fantastic place to live, work and visit.
Funding has been allocated to create a new dedicated town centre grounds maintenance team, which will plan and carry out an extensive bedding scheme in the Autumn and Spring of each year.
Read More
June 1st, 2021
The Mayor of Worthing today cut the ribbon to officially open the new look Highdown Gardens telling assembled guests the site ‘held a special place in all our hearts’.
Cllr Lionel Harman, the borough's first citizen, said he was impressed with the £1 million renewal of the world-famous gardens which have been in the stewardship of Worthing Borough Council since they were handed over for the benefit of local residents more than 50 years ago.
The project has been mostly funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, helping increase accessibility to the gardens, as well as telling the fascinating social and horticultural story of its establishment between the World Wars and the work undertaken since by the Borough Council to maintain them.
Read More
Construction work to breathe new life into Worthing town centre road has started
Construction has now begun on a major new regeneration scheme which will transform Worthing's Portland Road into a vibrant and inclusive space.The work, which will see the street become an exciting destination where pedestrians are the priority, is expected for completion in the Spring of next year.
Local contractors Landbuild were awarded the £925,000 construction contract earlier this year and began major works this week.
Worthing Borough Council is managing the scheme, which is funded by West Sussex County Council and the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership.
Free ultrafast public WiFi, better lighting, comfortable seating areas, cycle racks and landscape planting will all form part of the scheme, which is designed to encourage people to visit the town centre and support local businesses.
Read More
June 9th, 2021
COUNCILS AIM TO LEASE SEABED FROM QUEEN IN MAJOR MARINE RESTORATION PROJECT.
Adur & Worthing Councils are set to become the first local authorities in the UK to lease the seabed off their coast from the Queen in a pioneering project to invest in climate change measures and restore marine habitat.The historic move could pave the way from an ambitious plan to create a Sussex Bay marine park along the entire county coast, east and west, to protect vital marine life, restore estuary habitat and even create a destination for eco tourism.
Backers of the scheme see it as the ‘blue mirror’ to the South Downs, with all the environmental protection, tourism and potential job opportunities that could be created.
Read More
June 3rd, 2021
Council creates new town centre team for elaborate year-round floral displays
A grand floral bedding display scheme is being brought to Worthing town centre by a new parks team dedicated to making the area welcoming and attractive.An array of some 4,000 bedding plants and shrubs and 250 planters and hanging baskets will soon be brightening up the main streets, seafront and parades as part of an investment by Worthing Borough Council.
The work, which is now being delivered in-house, is part of the authority’s ongoing commitment to regenerate Worthing while making it a fantastic place to live, work and visit.
Funding has been allocated to create a new dedicated town centre grounds maintenance team, which will plan and carry out an extensive bedding scheme in the Autumn and Spring of each year.
Read More
June 1st, 2021
Revamped Highdown Gardens reopened after £1 million lottery investment
The Mayor of Worthing today cut the ribbon to officially open the new look Highdown Gardens telling assembled guests the site ‘held a special place in all our hearts’.Cllr Lionel Harman, the borough's first citizen, said he was impressed with the £1 million renewal of the world-famous gardens which have been in the stewardship of Worthing Borough Council since they were handed over for the benefit of local residents more than 50 years ago.
The project has been mostly funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, helping increase accessibility to the gardens, as well as telling the fascinating social and horticultural story of its establishment between the World Wars and the work undertaken since by the Borough Council to maintain them.
Read More
Topics
BroadwaterCrimeCissburyDurringtonGoringTarringWorthingWest WorthingHighdownStudent LifeCompetitionBusiness NewsLocal NewsCharity NewsEvents NewsOpinion
Recent Posts
Worthing Food & Drink Festival returns with food, fun, and free entertainment for allSeptember 9th, 2025
Steps forward to establish long-term custodianship and recovery of the Cissbury landscapeSeptember 3rd, 2025
Adur and Worthing residents invited to quiz council leaders on housing and homelessnessAugust 26th, 2025Have You Seen...
Brightening up Montague PlaceApril 26th, 2022
ANGER AT MONSTROSITY OF 5G POLE PROPOSAL AT BROADWATER SHOPSMarch 25th, 2021