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Press release archive

We retain an archive of press releases for 12 months on our public website. Please note that some of the information contained in archived press releases may now be dated and refer to events that have happened.

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2019 press release archive

Please select a 2019 press release from the list below:

13 Aug
Advice following the seafront incident (11th August 2019)
23 Jul
Adur council strikes deal for new council homes
19 Jul
WOW officially launches with free rides for local heroes
16 Jul
Five parks in Adur and Worthing awarded prestigious Green Flag
11 Jul
Community Invited to Free Summer Activities at Brooklands
11 Jul
Breakthrough in major Worthing regeneration scheme
10 Jul
Affordable homes key to major Shoreham site
10 Jul
Climate Emergency Declared By Adur & Worthing Councils
09 Jul
WW1 bench unveiled in Sompting
04 Jul
Upgrade to Southwick sports facilities approved
03 Jul
Trust status for Worthing Theatres a step closer
03 Jul
Worthing Leader: we can learn from Belgian town centre project
01 Jul
Opening Doors - the free local letting agency - goes live
28 Jun
Adur and Worthing watchdog: What issues matter to you?
28 Jun
Major new office block for Worthing approved
26 Jun
Worthing's Highdown Gardens wins crucial funding to preserve future and tell full amazing story of world-famous landmark
25 Jun
Councillor shows that 50% recycling is possible
24 Jun
Get Paid, Get Trained, Get Qualified with Worthing's Apprenticeship Fair
20 Jun
Summer Heats Up in Worthing
18 Jun
PING! Bounces into Worthing
10 Jun
Wellbeing MOTs Take Place at Worthing Garage
10 Jun
Information campaign in lead-up to changes in bin collection service
07 Jun
Pioneering plan to create hundreds of low-cost homes backed
06 Jun
Worthing Park To Be Refurbished Before Summer
30 May
Worthing councillor thanks teams for Brooklands response
29 May
Statement: Brooklands Park
28 May
Purple Flag awarded to night-time Worthing town centre
24 May
High street guru believes Adur and Worthing can be Streets Ahead
24 May
BuildingAW goes live: We are optimistic for the future of our town centres
23 May
Worthing town centre traders receive joint letter on issue of anti-social behaviour
22 May
Government back New Monks Farm decision
21 May
Installation of the Shoreham Airshow Memorial
20 May
More than half of waste in general waste bins in Adur and Worthing can be recycled
17 May
Meet Worthing's new female Mayor of the borough
17 May
Newly elected Adur Chairman vows to support young carers
15 May
Worthing Beach Wins Top National Award
14 May
New Homes in Lancing Given Green Light
14 May
Extension To Brighton and Hove Albion's Training Ground Approved
13 May
Work starts on major Shoreham scheme
07 May
Wildflowers to splash Adur and Worthing with colour
03 May
WOW! The big wheel in Worthing is set to rise into the seafront sky
30 Apr
Municipal Journal Achievement Awards 2019
26 Apr
Hoping for double boost as disease resistant trees planted to attract endangered butterfly
23 Apr
Artwork unveiled to honour two extraordinary Worthing women
18 Apr
Develop new friendships at Meet Up Wednesdays
17 Apr
Brooklands Park about to enter redevelopment Phase Two
15 Apr
Borough Council works to dementia friendly car park spaces
12 Apr
Councils to fund small business apprenticeships
09 Apr
Worthing Pier voted the best in the UK 2019
08 Apr
Easy simple way for Adur Tenants to report repairs
08 Apr
New head of housing says he will continue push for affordable homes
05 Apr
Adur & Worthing Councils welcome huge investment in renewable energy schemes
02 Apr
Here comes the summer: Worthing Seafront takes shape for the season
02 Apr
Two landlords fined for unfit rental properties
29 Mar
Splash Pad is open for business!
28 Mar
WOW! Largest Observation Wheel on the south coast coming to Worthing
27 Mar
Worthing's streets are made for walking as new trails targets tourists
27 Mar
Is your community-focussed group looking for a new home?
22 Mar
New £45 million Flood Defence Scheme for Shoreham Unveiled
20 Mar
Thousands of local workers to benefit from discount travel
20 Mar
Fine for Worthing dog owner exercising pet in children's playground
18 Mar
Major boost for Shoreham as landmark office block nearly complete
14 Mar
Pioneering project helping GP patients get help in the community to be expanded
11 Mar
Worthing health hub plans progress
11 Mar
Durrington Cemetery Extension
11 Mar
Boxpark agreed deal to develop first Big Beach Box in Shoreham
08 Mar
Making homelessness everyone's business: Councils launch Rough Sleeping Action Week as numbers of rough sleepers fall by a third
08 Mar
Statement: Shoreham Airshow verdict
07 Mar
Worthing leaders welcome HMRC announcement
06 Mar
Rebuilding lives after domestic abuse: Funds approved to support survivors across West Sussex
06 Mar
Local businesses secure staff travel discounts
06 Mar
Woodland and meadow grave plan as Worthing looks to develop natural burial site
06 Mar
New sports centre could be built in Worthing
01 Mar
Adur councillors agree budget for 2019/20
01 Mar
Approval for new homes in Worthing town centre
27 Feb
Bills for borough council services in Worthing to rise by 2.8 per cent
27 Feb
Plans for Teville Gate revealed - statement
26 Feb
Future of Worthing's culture offer to be discussed
25 Feb
Worthing's creative hub is bubbling with success
19 Feb
Adur & Worthing Councils Gambling Consultation
19 Feb
Police chief makes pledge to step up community policing
14 Feb
Worthing has a great future says development chief
13 Feb
Councils cut energy bill with LED lights
12 Feb
Approval for 'much-needed' council housing in Shoreham
11 Feb
Adur & Worthing Councils put mental health on the map in the workplace
08 Feb
Have your say on ways to improve the night time economy of Adur and Worthing
07 Feb
Getting ready for the season: Applications for Seasonal Concession Licences now open
07 Feb
Progress on Shoreham's Pond Road redevelopment welcomed
06 Feb
Growing food company expands as new Lancing depot opens
06 Feb
International artists choose Worthing to showcase their latest light and sound-bending project
04 Feb
Adur & Worthing Councils' watchdog to quiz police chief
31 Jan
Local young people told it's never too late to turn their lives around
29 Jan
Wellbeing MOT service
29 Jan
Supporting refugees, hosting royalty and inspiring playwrights: Worthing's unique heritage remembered
25 Jan
Worthing's Grafton car park could be replaced by new seafront homes
24 Jan
Adur & Worthing Councils sign up to clean energy pledge
22 Jan
Sustainable travel network for Adur and Worthing businesses launches
22 Jan
Worthing Council sets out commitment to increase support for veterans
22 Jan
Clothes and textiles thrown away by residents cost over £462,000 last year
21 Jan
Adur and Worthing set to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
21 Jan
Have your say on Worthing town centre improvements - Public exhibition
18 Jan
Funding to help community groups and charities thrive across Adur
15 Jan
New funding to help combat rogue landlords across Adur and Worthing
15 Jan
Work underway on Adur's first new council homes for 30 years
15 Jan
Adur & Worthing Councils launch ambitious environmental programme
11 Jan
Stan & Ollie leading lights as filming takes off in Worthing
08 Jan
Approval for major investment in Sompting homes
08 Jan
Multimillion pound social housing deal in Worthing
07 Jan
Citizens Advice has huge impact on lives across Adur and Worthing
04 Jan
Thousands join projects to improve green spaces and their health
03 Jan
Free energy advice available for local residents on a low income
03 Jan
Plans announced to invest millions into programme of works to improve quality of life for Adur residents
02 Jan
Investing in the future: Plans to pump millions into programme of works to benefit Worthing's residents and economy

2018 press release archive

Please select a 2018 press release from the list below:

21 Dec
Shoreham Airshow memorial is taking shape
21 Dec
County cuts to housing support criticised by Adur & Worthing
20 Dec
Major town centre regeneration plans approved
19 Dec
One year on: Growing Communities celebrates its first year with festive community event
18 Dec
Winter works round off year of progress at Brooklands
17 Dec
Public invited to see plans to secure future of Highdown Gardens
11 Dec
WOW! Worthing looks set to welcome a spectacular giant wheel to the seafront
07 Dec
Adur and Worthing picked for national digital project
07 Dec
Let's work together to support rough sleepers
07 Dec
Tributes to former Adur Council Leader Robert Dunn
06 Dec
Public urged to play their part in improving bathing water quality
03 Dec
Community transport proposal could see more take up service
30 Nov
Southwick Christmas Market cancelled - 1st December 2018
30 Nov
Worthing Town looking to score with proposals for new floodlit pitch
29 Nov
Ace development aims to bring disused Southwick tennis courts back to life
28 Nov
Rebuilding lives: domestic abuse funding to support hundreds across Sussex
27 Nov
£20 million fighting fund to help councils build and buy more houses
27 Nov
The Christmas Countdown is on: Festive fun in Adur
27 Nov
Grant support for Adur and Worthing businesses
23 Nov
Moving to alternate weekly bin collections reduces waste and increases recycling
22 Nov
Eat Out Eat Well recipe - Seasonal comfort and immune support
22 Nov
Businesses urged to sign up to the gigabit revolution
20 Nov
Today we're taking part in 'Our Day'
16 Nov
Have your say on council tax support
14 Nov
Taxi consultation goes live
13 Nov
Fun for everyone: Growing Communities launch free winter programme
12 Nov
Thousands attend Remembrance events in Adur and Worthing
08 Nov
Go ahead for Adur's first new council homes for 30 years
07 Nov
Highdown's hedgehog back to rude health after spell in animal hospital
07 Nov
Recycling drive approved by Adur & Worthing Councils
07 Nov
New free service to tackle fuel poverty launched in Adur and Worthing
06 Nov
Oak tree to be planted to mark end of First War
05 Nov
New ideas to boost employment and skills across Adur and Worthing
05 Nov
'People's tribute' to Shoreham's heritage unveiled
01 Nov
Worthing Borough Council commits to plastic-free vision
01 Nov
Digital drive by councils sees raft of new online services
31 Oct
Have Your Say on the draft Worthing Local Plan
31 Oct
Worthing Council makes town centre investment pledge
29 Oct
Options for Worthing's Union Place revealed
29 Oct
Green for go: Ambitious recycling targets at heart of new environmental pledges
29 Oct
Fireworks display to return to Worthing
25 Oct
Adur & Worthing Councils welcome gigabit announcement
22 Oct
Thousands flock to Worthing's Jack On The Green
19 Oct
Meet Worthing's last full time fisherman
19 Oct
Funding pledge for Brighton Main Line
18 Oct
Highdown Gardens open day for a funding progress report
18 Oct
Worthing landlord fined for unsafe property
17 Oct
UK's largest Photo Fringe comes to Worthing
17 Oct
Council gives OK to more beach huts to help ease 7-year waiting list
16 Oct
Jack on the Green returns to light up Worthing
16 Oct
Building AW: Brooklands Park can become a "regional destination"
12 Oct
Unveiled: bright new adventure park vision for Brooklands
11 Oct
Top author visits Shoreham school
11 Oct
Seasonal changes - appetising and healthy eating for autumn
08 Oct
Vision for Brooklands
08 Oct
Centenary of the First World War: Communities join together to commemorate and remember
05 Oct
Leader of Adur District Council praises Planning Committee
04 Oct
Grants available to support community transport
02 Oct
Photographic exhibition explores youth culture in Worthing
02 Oct
Worthing careers fair attracts over 1,200 students
02 Oct
'Meet Up Mondays' movement is coming to Worthing
25 Sep
Worthing landlord fined more than £22,000
25 Sep
Residents urged to have their say on our cemeteries
24 Sep
Local residents gather to celebrate the life of Ashley, the Worthing Crematorium cat
20 Sep
Memorial service for much-loved Worthing Crematorium cat
18 Sep
Highdown Gardens wins gold third time in a row
18 Sep
Draft Worthing Local Plan revealed
18 Sep
Worthing Borough Council is taking steps to deal with badger activity at Durrington Cemetery
17 Sep
Greater Brighton seeks innovative ways to keep water and power supplies resilient
14 Sep
Chance to have your say in development of Longcroft Park's new apple orchard
14 Sep
Date for deferred New Monks Farm meeting confirmed
13 Sep
Agreement struck in Worthing bar case
11 Sep
Funding boost for 'Going Local' project
10 Sep
Good causes and community groups across Adur receive vital cash-boost
07 Sep
Brooklands Lake revamp complete
06 Sep
Work underway on Shoreham Memorial site
06 Sep
Work to be completed on south side of Adur Ferry Bridge
06 Sep
Rough sleeping funding boost for Worthing Council
04 Sep
Eat Out Eat Well recipe - End of summer salads
31 Aug
Clock is ticking for landlords of HMOs
29 Aug
Brooklands Park update
29 Aug
Facelift for Worthing's Gospel Hall
28 Aug
Preparations underway for innovative Careers Fair
22 Aug
Hundreds attend grand opening of new Worthing playground
20 Aug
Statement about Durrington Cemetery
20 Aug
Hooray for Hula Hooping! Local wellbeing programme continues with a unique approach to fitness
17 Aug
Refill Worthing goes live
16 Aug
October 1st deadline for HMO landlords who need licences
16 Aug
The health benefits of spices
10 Aug
Worthing steps up war on single-use plastics as refill scheme launched
09 Aug
Riverside development receives planning approval
08 Aug
Shoreham Memorial Installation to begin within weeks
07 Aug
Silver sabres, hula hoops and foraging in the woods - new programme launched by Growing Communities
07 Aug
Curtain soon to be lifted on Worthing Summer Cinema
06 Aug
Civic reception for Shoreham resident
02 Aug
Have your say on green spaces with a simple click on your computer

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