Community

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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July 18th, 2024

Weekly food waste collections set for phased roll-out in Adur and Worthing

Domestic food waste collections will begin in Adur and Worthing by spring 2026 after more funding to start rolling out the service was secured.

A phased roll-out of weekly food waste collections will launch in March 2026, with household refuse and recycling collections continuing to happen every two weeks.

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July 17th, 2024

Nine green spaces achieve Green Flag status in Adur and Worthing

More green spaces in Adur and Worthing have been nationally recognised for their management, environmental standards and appearance.

Nine of Adur & Worthing Councils’ parks, reserves and gardens have been awarded the Green Flag thanks to the hard work of its parks team and the dedicated volunteers that help maintain the area’s green spaces.

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