Local News

November 20th, 2025

Government launches consultation on local government reorganisation for Sussex

The government has launched a public consultation on local government reorganisation (LGR) for every area of Sussex.

In September all local authorities in West Sussex submitted a collaborative business case for LGR to the government. As part of their submission, Adur & Worthing Councils provided additional evidence on the benefits of a two-unitary model that would combine the current Adur, Arun, Chichester and Worthing footprints.

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November 11th, 2025

2 Weeks of £10 Deals to Make You Smile

It’s that time again - Worthing TennerFest is back, bringing two full weeks of brilliant local bargains! From Monday 10th to Monday 24th November 2025, shops, cafés, bars and independent gems across Worthing Town Centre will be serving up exclusive £10 offers you won’t find anywhere else.
Organised by the Worthing Town Centre BID, this much-loved event celebrates everything that makes Worthing special - friendly faces, creative local businesses, and the joy of shopping (and sipping!) small.
Look out for these posters in participating shop windows.

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October 30th, 2025

Residents invited to share their views on Adur & Worthing Councils' new corporate strategy

Adur and Worthing residents are being invited to help shape Adur & Worthing Councils’ new corporate strategy.

The Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee (JOSC) will be scrutinising the councils’ new strategy, called Fair, Green & Local, at its next meeting and is inviting residents to ask questions about the strategy during the public question time section.

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October 25th, 2025

Paul Brewer confirmed as new chief executive of Adur & Worthing Councils

Since July 2025, Mr Brewer has been serving as interim chief executive of the councils, following the departure of Dr Catherine Howe to take on the same role at Dorset Council.

On Thursday night, his appointment as chief executive and head of the paid service was ratified at Adur District Council’s full council meeting. Worthing Borough Council’s full council ratified the appointment at its meeting on Tuesday October 21.

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