Environment Eco

June 14th, 2021

BROOKLANDS: FIRST THE FUN IN THE SUN THEN THE HARD WORK BEGINS

Something is stirring down at Brooklands Park this summer as a whole host of activities get underway ahead of the second phase of the project to transform the green space for generations to come.
Today Worthing Borough Council announces a programme of fun activities for the whole family making use of the natural green pocket to enjoy fitness, science and natural play projects.

The events, run by partners of the Council, include free cycling events for everyone, celebrations to mark world environment day, a children’s gardening week, and National Bee Day with fun and games and education on the 'Honey Bee' for all to enjoy.

Among other events will be The Big Bike Revival for the public to bring along their bikes for cycle safety check, basic tuning and repairs.

The events herald the second phase of major work on the Park starting in September which will transform it into a beautiful new asset.

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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.

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May 20th, 2021

Worthing Beach wins top national award

Worthing beach has been recognised as one of the best in the country after winning the coveted Seaside Award for the fourth year running.

Overseen by charity Keep Britain Tidy, the honour identifies and rewards beaches achieving the highest standards of beach management and water quality.

Worthing’s seven mile stretch of shingle, soft sand and rock pools joined some of the best beaches in England in winning the award, and now means the Borough Council has retained the title for a fourth straight year.

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March 26th, 2021

Sustainable AW High praise for communities joining the Councils in fighting for climate change

Wildlife corridors, community growing spaces in parks and zero-waste shops selling local produce - these are just some of the steps already being taken to help Adur and Worthing respond to the climate crisis.

With local residents calling for immediate action to be taken, Adur & Worthing Councils commissioned the Democratic Society to run a local Climate Assembly.

Forty three local residents were randomly selected from the local population to form the panel and met online over five weekends.

After hearing evidence from leading climate change experts, local community groups and businesses, a series of 18 recommendations were put before - and agreed - by leaders of Adur & Worthing Councils in January.

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