Tree planting event in Littlehampton

Arun District Council’s chairman, Terence Chapman, will be planting the first tree at the event, being held at Jubilee Hall, Southfields Road, on Tuesday from 11.30am to 1.30pm.

He will be accompanied by Littlehampton mayor Joyce Bowyer.

The Arun Biodiversity Forum, which runs the project, is keen for people to come along to the event see the trees being planted and enjoy a cup of tea.

Last year saw a total of 365 trees taking root, and this year the Arun Biodiversity Forum and helpers hope to plant another 600.

To date, all the planting sites have been Arun District Council land, but more ideas for sites are welcome.

Councillor Paul Dendle, Arun’s cabinet member for environmental services, added: “It doesn’t matter if you haven’t got green fingers; you can still help plant some trees, or just come along to watch.”

Those you want to come to the event, or any of this winter’s other tree planting events in Littlehampton, should contact Dee Christensen at [email protected] or call 01903 737957, or Maria Wildman at

[email protected] or call 01903 737960.