MP Alison Griffiths has launched a new campaign asking Bognor Regis residents to choose 29 practical ambitions for the town ahead of its royal centenary in three years’ time.

The ‘29 for ’29’ campaign will invite residents to submit ideas throughout the summer, before a public vote determines the final list of 29 local priorities.

The campaign follows recent national newspaper coverage of a Which? survey that again placed Bognor Regis at the bottom of its ranking of British seaside towns.

On July 26, 2029, it will be 100 years since King George V granted Bognor the royal suffix ‘Regis’ following his period of convalescence in the area.

MP Alison Griffiths has launched a new campaign asking Bognor Regis residents, to choose 29 practical ambitions for the town ahead of its royal centenary in three years time.

placeholder image — MP Alison Griffiths has launched a new campaign asking Bognor Regis residents, to choose 29 practical ambitions for the town ahead of its royal centenary in three years time.

Mrs Griffiths said she wanted the anniversary to focus attention on practical, visible improvements that residents believe would make a difference to the town.

Residents are being encouraged to suggest small, tangible projects that could realistically be pursued over the next three years.

Ideas could include additional bins and seating, improved lighting, new signage, planting, accessibility measures, safer crossings, repaired street furniture, cleaner public spaces, play equipment, or improvements to the seafront and town centre.

Mrs Griffiths, said: “I love Bognor Regis, and I do not believe the recent headlines capture the town that residents, businesses, and regular visitors know. There is a great deal here that deserves to be celebrated. There are also places where practical improvements are needed, and we should be confident enough to say so.”

The MP said her campaign ‘will put local people in charge of identifying the priorities I should champion’, as we approach the centenary.

She added: “I want residents to tell me about the missing bench, the poorly lit street, the damaged sign, the inaccessible public space, or the simple idea that has been overlooked. These are the changes that can make a real difference to how a town looks and feels.

“The final 29 will become the basis of my work with the Bognor Regis Town Centre Action Group, councils, businesses, community organisations, and other partners over the next three years. I will identify who needs to act, press for commitments, explore funding, and use my position to keep each ambition firmly on the agenda.

“I cannot promise that every item will be delivered in full by July 2029, because many of the decisions and resources will rest with other organisations. What I can promise is that the priorities chosen by residents will guide where I focus my activity for Bognor Regis ahead of the centenary, and that I will report openly on the progress we make.”

Mrs Griffiths helped bring together the Bognor Regis Town Centre Action Group following a meeting involving local businesses, councils, Sussex Police, and community partners in May 2025.

The group now works across local government and with businesses and community organisations to improve safety, the appearance of the town centre, and the experience of those who live, work, and visit Bognor Regis.

Nominations for ‘29 for ’29’ will close on August 31, 2026.

Duplicate submissions will then be grouped, and proposals checked against the campaign’s criteria before eligible projects are put to a public vote during September.

The final 29 ambitions will be announced on Alison Griffiths' website on October 1, 2026.

They will then be presented to the Town Centre Action Group and the relevant councils, agencies, businesses, landowners, and community organisations.

The ambitions will form the basis of Mrs Griffiths' campaign for positive change in Bognor Regis ahead of the town's centenary.