Local News

April 5th, 2023

Worthing community groups invited to find out if they are eligible for development funding

Worthing-based community groups, organisations and residents associations are being invited to find out if they are eligible to apply for funding from Worthing Borough Council.

The Council has made changes to how its Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Neighbourhood Fund is distributed, to open it up to more groups and make it easier to apply.

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April 3rd, 2023

Worthing’s blueprint for the future gets green light

A blueprint for planning over the next 15 years in Worthing has been given the green light.

The Worthing Local Plan sets out the spatial strategy for the borough and seeks to accommodate new housing and commercial development, balanced against the need to protect and enhance the natural and local environment.

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March 24th, 2023

No new charges at Worthing’s free car parks

Charging will not be introduced at Worthing’s free car parks after councillors consulted with members of the community.

Worthing Borough Council was considering introducing charges at its free car parks in Goring Road, Poulters Lane, Sea Lane, Marine Crescent, Brooklyn Avenue and Elm Grove to help fund the maintenance of the sites and other improvements.

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March 23rd, 2023

Historic water feature returns to Highdown Gardens

An historic water feature is to return to life at Highdown Gardens with the help of 21st Century sustainable solar-powered technology.

The water feature at Highdown was built in the 1930s and has long been a visitor favourite, providing a calming space and delicate backing track for people to enjoy on their walk around the pond and gardens.

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