Littlehampton Learning Shop to re-open

The High Street shop closed its doors in November 2007, as it did not comply with disability discrimination legislation, but is now undergoing a major refurbishment to bring it up to spec, and is planning to become a charity.

Head of adult and community learning for West Sussex County Council, Ros Parker, said: "We're delighted to be moving back into Littlehampton town centre, especially in the current climate when a lot of shops are closing rather than opening.

"Reopening the shop forms part of the proposed move for the service to work as a social enterprise, with the aim of improving adult learning quality and choice for residents."

She added that the shop, which aims to open its doors in late summer after a 10 week refurbishment, would offer ICT, languages, maths and English courses, as well as employability and work skills.

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