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Worthing Borough Council has announced it is considering new proposals to restore the Georgian façade of 5 and 7 High Street while developing the interior into short-term accommodation ‘for those in desperate need of somewhere to live’. Photo: Worthing Borough Council

Major plan revealed for 'decaying’ Georgian buildings

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 2023:Worthing is getting geared up for Christmas with stunning festive displays appearing in the town

Absence of Christmas tree outside town hall explained

How the Union Gardens development could look, looking west towards Chapel Road

Plans for 216 homes in Worthing town centre

Worthing Borough Council leader Beccy Cooper is to stand in the next general election. Picture: Adur & Worthing Councils

Council leader to stand in general election

Dr Beccy Cooper, the leader of Worthing Borough Council, has signed an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, asking for more cash to help local authorities 'tackle the homelessness crisis'. Photo: Steve Robards

'We need support from central government if we are to meet this challenge'

Businesses, community groups and organisations have gathered together in the first of a series of events to explore different economic models for Worthing. Photo: Worthing Borough Council

'Plenty of lively and insightful discussions taking place'

A Greek food business, which plans to open in Worthing, is on the look-out for staff to help launch the new venture.

Greek street food is coming to Worthing

Worthing council's cabinet member for culture and leisure, Rita Garner, and Melanie Tyerman outside the illuminated Worthing Town Hall

'It was a nice surprise because it looked amazing'

Worthing’s cabinet has agreed to market the site of the Grafton multi-storey to developers, with the hope that the car park ‘could be demolished and transformed’. Photo: Worthing Borough Council

'This is a once in a generation opportunity'

The view from the camera in the men's toilets. Photo: supplied by anonymous resident.

Council to investigate following public toilet privacy concerns

Everyone who lives, works or studies in Adur or Worthing (pictured) is being invited to have their say on how council funding should be spent in their area. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

'We’d like the input of residents on what we should prioritise'

Worthing Borough Council said the Grafton multi-storey car park ‘could be sold off’ to be demolished and redeveloped into new homes and a ‘gateway to the seafront’. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

'Ugly, untidy part of the town that urgently needs to be transformed'

Protests were held at Chatsmore Farm (Photo by Eddie Mitchell)

'Not for housing and we will fight to protect it'

High tide lapping against the underside of Worthing Pier

Storm Ciaran forces closure of Worthing Pier

Fire crews came to the rescue after a woman found herself stuck in a seaside toilet block in Goring-by-Sea for hours.

Woman trapped in toilet block for more than four hours

The stretch of coastline opposite Beach House Grounds could be designated as a bathing area. Picture: Worthing Council

Two parts of beach could be designated as bathing areas

Flowerbeds in Worthing are set to receive colourful, environmentally-friendly displays all year round thanks to a new sustainable planting scheme. Photo: Worthing Borough Council

Worthing flowerbeds to benefit from sustainable planting scheme

A new community orchard is set to be created at Worthing’s Cissbury Fields as part of a shared plan to nurture the space into a thriving environment for wildlife and visitors alike. Photo: UGC

Community orchard to be planted at Cissbury Fields

Councillor Vicki Wells. Picture: Adur & Worthing Councils

Worthing bathing water update

Lionel Harman laying a wreath at Worthing's war memorial on Remembrance Sunday in 2021. Picture: Derek Martin/Sussex World

Council urged to reconsider decision on ceremonial robes

Worthing Heat Network progesses

Almost £2 million has been raised from the sale of the former EDF car park in the 2.2-acre Southdownview Road site in Broadwater Business Park. Photo: Worthing Borough Council

Former car park site sold for £2m

One of the finished sustainable flowerbeds in Broadwater. Photo: Worthing Borough Council

'The design of Worthing’s traditional floral displays must adapt'

Cycling on Worthing seafront. Photo: Worthing Borough Council

New proposals for key roads in West Sussex

The opposition Conservative group at Worthing Borough Council has called for more transparency. Picture: Google

Worthing council opposition criticises lack of budget details

A 3D rendering the building from the Adur & Worthing Councils' planning officers' report. Picture: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Worthing retirement flats approved

The Goring Gap has been a battleground for developers and local councillors, residents and MP Sir Peter Bottomley. Picture: Adur & Worthing Councils

Goring Gap excluded from conservation area plans

Hundreds of people across Adur and Worthing, who are struggling to cope with the cost of living, have had their water bills cut. Photo: Adur and Worthing Councils

'There is help available for people that are struggling with the cost of living'

A drone image of Worthing. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

'We want to protect all our services if we can'

Having become the first Worthing Labour councillor for more than 40 years in 2017, Dr Beccy Cooper is looking to ‘repeat that success at national level’, by replacing Conservative Sir Peter Bottomley as Worthing West MP. Photo contributed

Your chance to ask questions of council leader

How the revamped Worthing seafront shelter could have looked. Picture: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Prom-restaurants plans turned down

Marine Gardens, Worthing. Picture: Google

New Worthing conservation area proposed

Sussex Police (Stock image / National World)

Venue has licence revoked amid ‘particularly disturbing’ incident

How the Worthing Debenhams building could look with two storeys added. Picture: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Worthing Debenhams flats approved

Council leader Beccy Cooper said the ratio did not account for commercial income and was ‘misleading’. Picture: Steve Robards/Sussex World

Council-wide review amid £1.8million overspend

The project is called Beach Energy-efficient Accessed Cluster for High-demand (BEACH) and is expected to bring ‘high speed 5G access to more than 100,000 people in Worthing’. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

'Fast, reliable mobile connection is vital'

Montague Place, Worthing, after its previous transformation. Picture: Steve Robards/Sussex World

Worthing's Montague Place to be transformed – again

Routine maintenance works have been carried out at Worthing Pier – which has been named among the most ‘Instagrammable piers’ in the UK.

Photos: Maintenance work carried out on 'Instagrammable' pier

The Teville Gate development site. Photo: Worthing Borough Council

'It’s vital that we act now to harness the huge potential of the land'

Having become the first Worthing Labour councillor for more than 40 years in 2017, Dr Beccy Cooper is looking to ‘repeat that success at national level’, by replacing Conservative Sir Peter Bottomley as Worthing West MP. Photo contributed

'I’m ready to start believing in third time lucky'

Worthing Borough Council (WBC) said parks and green spaces are ‘set to receive a cash injection’ for improvements and redevelopment –including new multi-use games areas at both West Worthing Park and Durrington High School and enhancements at Malthouse Way playground in West Durrington (pictured: Google Street View)

Residents given 'more say over what happens in their area'

The popular, free-to-enter, event will be held this Saturday and Sunday (September 9 & 10) in Steyne Gardens, organised by Worthing Business Improvement District.

'This year’s event promises to be a celebration of culinary excellence'

A picture from Goring Beach looking east towards Worthing Pier

Council wants answers after 'concerning’ allegations against water company

Unit 3 Montague Centre, Worthing Currently Vacant (Credit: other third party)

New restaurant planned for Worthing

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Police patrols conducted in Newhaven due to anti-social driving concerns. Photo: Lewes Police

Police patrols conducted in Newhaven due to anti-social driving concerns