Mental Health

September 20th, 2022

A minute of your time could shape the future of Worthing

Residents and visitors to Worthing are being urged to have their say online about how they want the borough to be improved - by giving just one minute of their time.

Worthing Borough Council launched The Big Listen as part of a new approach to strengthen relationships with the community and listen to and work with residents on the issues they care most about.

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September 5th, 2022

Asking directly about suicidal thoughts can help save lives

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day (10th September) Worthing Samaritans is encouraging local people not to be afraid to talk about suicidal thoughts and feelings if they are worried about someone.
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July 29th, 2022

The Big Listen kick-starts new approach to improve Worthing

Today (Friday 29 July), The Big Listen is being launched by Worthing Borough Council, signalling a new approach to strengthen relationships with community groups and listen to and work with residents on the issues they care most about.

From next week, members of The Big Listen team will travel around the borough attending community events and holding pop-up conversations at key locations.

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June 29th, 2022

Boost for homeless in Worthing

Homeless people in need of support will get some vital help after plans to demolish an empty building on an industrial estate and replace it with 21 individual apartments were given the green light.

Worthing Borough Council’s Planning Committee has voted through the proposal to knock down the vacant Skywaves House on the 0.11 hectare brownfield site at the end of Ivy Arch Road, Worthing, and build some much-needed temporary housing.

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