Local News

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.

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June 1st, 2021

Young people in Adur and Worthing urged to Kickstart their employment opportunities

Young people looking for exciting employment opportunities have been given the chance to discover more about the Kickstart programme during a series of dedicated drop-in sessions.

Adur & Worthing Councils have been recognised by JobCentre Plus as a leading gateway provider for Kickstart opportunities in the area.

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June 1st, 2021

Work underway on Worthing’s seafront pop-up terrace

An exciting pop-up project which will turn under-utilised land overlooking Worthing seafront into a brand new food, drink and wellbeing hub will open in a matter of weeks.

Innovative property company QED will start work this week to transform the open-air terrace at Grafton multi-storey car park into a temporary food and drink outlet for local independent businesses.

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May 24th, 2021

Mayor of Worthing pledges support for locals and businesses post COVID

The Mayor of Worthing is vowing to support the local community as best he can following a ‘difficult’ year after being reappointed for a second term.

Councillor Lionel Harman was sworn in once again by elected colleagues at the Annual Meeting of the Worthing Borough Council in a ceremony at the Assembly Hall on Friday (May 24, 2021).

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