Community

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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September 9th, 2025

Worthing Food & Drink Festival returns with food, fun, and free entertainment for all

Worthing’s much-loved Food & Drink Festival is back on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025, promising a vibrant weekend of flavour, family fun, and live entertainment along the town’s stunning seafront.
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August 26th, 2025

Adur and Worthing residents invited to quiz council leaders on housing and homelessness

Residents are being invited to ask Adur & Worthing Councils questions about their new draft homelessness and rough sleeping strategy ahead of a public consultation next month.

The five-year draft strategy will outline the councils’ focus on prevention and early intervention of homelessness and rough sleeping, as well as plans to develop proactive solutions to prevent housing issues from escalating.

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August 18th, 2025

Plans for community-designed Homefield Park playground revealed

Homefield Park playground in Worthing is to be transformed with new inclusive play equipment, thanks to input from the community.
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