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May 28th, 2025

Adur & Worthing Councils commit more funding to support residents with the cost of living

Adur & Worthing Councils will provide more financial support for schemes that tackle the effects of the cost of living crisis with money from the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

The councils have secured over £650,000 from the central government fund, with the largest portion set aside for projects that support residents in Adur and Worthing with the cost of living.

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March 31st, 2025

Worthing Borough Council wins latest battle to protect Chatsmore Farm

Worthing Borough Council has won its latest battle to protect Chatsmore Farm from development.

The Planning Inspectorate has rejected Persimmon Homes’ appeal against the council’s refusal to grant planning permission for 475 properties on the green gap between Worthing and Ferring.

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August 21st, 2024

Dozens of trees planted in the first year of Worthing’s new sponsorship scheme

Neighbourhoods across Worthing are looking greener just one year on from the launch of a new town-wide tree sponsorship scheme.

Following the action of residents, businesses and community groups, more than 80 community-sponsored trees have been planted across the town in the last 12 months, enhancing local streets and supporting biodiversity.

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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).

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