Historic Worthing Lido frontage brought back to life with new signage

Worthing Borough Council has been undertaking essential repairs and improvements after taking back responsibility for the attraction earlier this year.

The authority said the lido’s frontage was ‘ looking much improved’ after the completion of new signwriting, which has been a feature of the facade for many years.

The first stage of the lettering was completed in October, with a shadow effect recently added as a finishing touch. Work was carried out free of charge by Worthing-based business Peter Signs, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year.

A council spokesperson said: “It’s wonderful to see a skilled local business helping to restore one of the town’s much-loved landmarks.”

The latest improvements follow the redecoration of the main frontage by Blue Building Contractors, which completed the work at half its usual cost, according to the council. Brewers Decorator Centres also supplied the paint free of charge.

The council added: “The facade restoration has been organised in partnership with the Worthing Lido Community Group.

"This collaboration has helped secure support from contractors, raise awareness of the lido’s condition and shine a spotlight on the importance of protecting its long-term future.

“We recognise that there is still much work to do across the wider site. Following the head tenant’s decision to end his tenancy, we’re continuing our programme of works to make the site safe and secure the additional external funding needed to bring it back up to standard and protect its long-term future.

“There’s still a long way to go to regenerate the lido, but every step forward counts.”

The authority said it would begin the search for a new tenant to run the lido once the initial works were complete.