Mayor of Bognor Regis' Weekly Briefing: New no cycling signage for pedestrianised section of London Road

Starting this week with a positive update from the Bognor Regis Town Centre Action Group (BRTCAG), who, working alongside Bognor Regis Town Council, are pleased to announce that new ‘No Cycling’ signs are due to be installed along the pedestrianised section of London Road.

Funded by the BRTCAG, the initiative forms part of the group's ongoing commitment to creating a safer and more welcoming Town Centre for residents, businesses and visitors.

The new signage follows concerns raised about cyclists travelling through the busy pedestrianised area, potentially putting pedestrians at risk, particularly those with mobility difficulties or visual impairments.

The signs will provide a clear and visible reminder of the existing restrictions, encouraging cyclists to dismount when passing through the area. Importantly, the improved signage will also assist Sussex Police in enforcing the existing restrictions more effectively, helping to address concerns about pedestrian safety.

The project is a positive example of partnership working through the BRTCAG, bringing together the Town Council and local stakeholders to deliver practical improvements for the Town Centre.

With half term just around the corner, there’s plenty of Halloween fun to be had right here in Bognor Regis! The Museum will be holding their free Halloween Ghost Hunt, from 27th until 31st October. Between 10am and 4pm each day, children, up until 12 years old, can find ghosts hiding in the museum displays to earn themselves a treat. This annual event always proves very popular, incorporating both a seasonal activity with the chance to view the current displays and learn more about the rich heritage of Bognor Regis.

Wildforest Falls Adventure Golf in Hotham Park are offering a seasonal adventure with a spooky twist. The 18-hole adventure golf course is embracing the Halloween spirit, with visitors invited to navigate their way around a course decorated with pumpkins, skeletons and eerie surprises. As evening approaches, glowing lights transform the attraction into a magical setting, adding an extra touch of enchantment to the experience. Wildforest Falls offers spooky fun for all ages this half-term, with a special package including a round of adventure golf, a burger meal and a refreshing drink. Whilst you’re visiting Hotham Park, why not take advantage of the frightfully fun Halloween train rides from 26th to 31st October, with daytime and evening rides available.

The Resourceful Community Scrapstore will be holding a special Halloween themed ‘Make and Take’ session, on Thursday 29th October. With plenty of art and craft resources available, children can let their creativity run wild, making their own wreaths, whilst you’re safe in the knowledge that they are using recycled, reused, and donated surplus materials, making it the environmentally friendly choice for some crafty fun. To book onto these free sessions, just visit their website: www.resourceful-scraps.org.uk/. The sessions are proudly supported by a grant from Bognor Regis Town Council and include a healthy snack.

And of course, on Saturday 31st October, the Town Council will be hosting the Halloween Laser Show ‘Haunted Horizons’, taking place on the Promenade.  With performances scheduled every 20 minutes between 6pm and 8.30pm, this free event will feature a dazzling display of lasers, visual effects and music, specially choreographed to create a magical Halloween experience. Delivered by Showmen Events Group, the evening promises to add a vibrant touch to the Town’s Halloween festivities, giving residents and visitors plenty of chances to enjoy the show.