July 12th, 2021
Empty shops in Worthing are being given a new lease of life thanks to a creative collaboration designed to brighten up the town centre post-lockdown.
Worthing Borough Council has joined forces with local artists, advertising agency Ground Up Media and charity End Youth Homelessness to create exhibitions in three prominent locations.
The shop front installations in Ann Street, Montague Street and South Street have been funded from the Cultural Recovery Fund and European Development Fund to promote positivity through art by brightening up our highstreets.
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July 9th, 2021
Ambitious plans to create an attractive pedestrianised avenue between the seafront and town centre which can be used for community events and mini-festivals are set to be drawn up by Worthing Borough Council.
Montague Place was, historically, a peaceful open space providing residents and visitors an area to escape the hubbub of the promenade and main shopping streets. That was until the rise of motorised transport saw it turned into car parking, loading bays and drop-off point with turning circle.
With the COVID pandemic requiring more space in public areas, the Council introduced emergency road closures in the area and relocated parking spaces to allow local traders and businesses the chance to utilise the space.
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July 9th, 2021
A pilot project to help residents in financial difficulties has been launched by Adur & Worthing Councils amid fears for rising poverty levels post-pandemic.
Council staff have contacted scores of people in the most vulnerable households to offer help and advice about avoiding falling further into debt. They found that more than half of those spoken to in Adur and almost half in Worthing were potentially eligible for benefits they were not claiming and/or could access money mentoring/employment coaching etc.
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July 9th, 2021
Help support people you care about by listening, says Worthing Samaritans
Worthing Samaritans encourages the community to talk to those they care about
Worthing Samaritans is encouraging people in the local community to become better listeners so they can support friends and family who may be struggling, as part of the charity’s annual Talk to Us awareness campaign running throughout July.
With restrictions lifting and continued change, many people may find returning to everyday life more challenging than others.
To help, Worthing Samaritans is encouraging people to offer a listening ear to anyone they’re concerned about and have created useful tips from starting up a conversation and how to actively listen, to supporting someone who is going through a difficult time – available on their website www.samaritans.org/Worthing.
Throughout July, Samaritans branches across the UK and Republic of Ireland will be raising awareness of the services they offer locally, while also encouraging anyone in need of emotional support to contact their listening volunteers, who are available 24/7.
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Unused shop fronts provide space for outdoor exhibitions
Empty shops in Worthing are being given a new lease of life thanks to a creative collaboration designed to brighten up the town centre post-lockdown.Worthing Borough Council has joined forces with local artists, advertising agency Ground Up Media and charity End Youth Homelessness to create exhibitions in three prominent locations.
The shop front installations in Ann Street, Montague Street and South Street have been funded from the Cultural Recovery Fund and European Development Fund to promote positivity through art by brightening up our highstreets.
Read More
July 9th, 2021
New pedestrianised avenue on its way to Worthing town centre
Ambitious plans to create an attractive pedestrianised avenue between the seafront and town centre which can be used for community events and mini-festivals are set to be drawn up by Worthing Borough Council.Montague Place was, historically, a peaceful open space providing residents and visitors an area to escape the hubbub of the promenade and main shopping streets. That was until the rise of motorised transport saw it turned into car parking, loading bays and drop-off point with turning circle.
With the COVID pandemic requiring more space in public areas, the Council introduced emergency road closures in the area and relocated parking spaces to allow local traders and businesses the chance to utilise the space.
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July 9th, 2021
COUNCILS INTERVENTION PROJECT AIMS TO HELP RESIDENTS IN NEED
COUNCILS INTERVENTION PROJECT AIMS TO HELP RESIDENTS IN NEEDA pilot project to help residents in financial difficulties has been launched by Adur & Worthing Councils amid fears for rising poverty levels post-pandemic.
Council staff have contacted scores of people in the most vulnerable households to offer help and advice about avoiding falling further into debt. They found that more than half of those spoken to in Adur and almost half in Worthing were potentially eligible for benefits they were not claiming and/or could access money mentoring/employment coaching etc.
Read More
July 9th, 2021
Help support people you care about by listening
Help support people you care about by listening, says Worthing SamaritansWorthing Samaritans encourages the community to talk to those they care about
Worthing Samaritans is encouraging people in the local community to become better listeners so they can support friends and family who may be struggling, as part of the charity’s annual Talk to Us awareness campaign running throughout July.
With restrictions lifting and continued change, many people may find returning to everyday life more challenging than others.
To help, Worthing Samaritans is encouraging people to offer a listening ear to anyone they’re concerned about and have created useful tips from starting up a conversation and how to actively listen, to supporting someone who is going through a difficult time – available on their website www.samaritans.org/Worthing.
Throughout July, Samaritans branches across the UK and Republic of Ireland will be raising awareness of the services they offer locally, while also encouraging anyone in need of emotional support to contact their listening volunteers, who are available 24/7.
Read More
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