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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2021 press release archive

Please select a 2021 press release from the list below:

25 Aug
Dozens of bins set to be installed along Worthing Promenade
20 Aug
Applications received for new homes in Shoreham town centre
20 Aug
Concessions tell of success as they help bolster local economy and create community destinations
18 Aug
Plan submitted to build new homes on old gasworks site
18 Aug
New mini aquarium is teeming with local marine life
18 Aug
Leaders pledge support to find shelter for Afghan refugees
10 Aug
Public involvement in local democracy more vital than ever
04 Aug
Council partners football fund to improve facilities at Palatine Park
05 Aug
New cafe design for Brooklands as park takes another step forward
03 Aug
Sparkling new website sends out clear message: It's Time for Worthing!
30 Jul
Neighbourhoods could benefit from community cash fund
29 Jul
Shoreham Beach gets weekend patrols as visitor numbers soar
29 Jul
Weekend of Summer events aim to create a buzz around bees and nature
26 Jul
Get off the beaten track this summer in Adur is campaign message
16 Jul
Council approves budget for Ashcroft House redevelopment scheme
16 Jul
Working to deliver on Climate Assembly recommendations with bold kelp restoration plans
15 Jul
Plans for a community kitchen are being cooked up
15 Jul
Community involvement at the heart of a new vision for The Meads
14 Jul
Bid to restore climate tackling seabed kelp forest gets government seal of approval with major grant
12 Jul
Unused shop fronts provide space for outdoor exhibitions
09 Jul
Councils intervention project aims to help residents in need
09 Jul
New pedestrianised avenue on its way to Worthing town centre
08 Jul
Worthing Theatres and Museum praised for 'remarkable' pandemic performance
07 Jul
New facilities for athletes and dog walkers after Worthing Council investment
06 Jul
Teville Gate: Now Council steps in to buy £7m site
02 Jul
New-and-improved Lancing Village Market set to return this weekend
01 Jul
Hydrogen at the heart of Adur's pitch for government investment
30 Jun
Councils trial HOTBIN composting scheme as part of wider sustainability efforts
30 Jun
New Visitor Guide helps boost Worthing's appeal to tourists for Summer 2021
28 Jun
Plans approved for vital temporary housing in Worthing
28 Jun
Discover the great outdoors in Adur and Worthing this summer
22 Jun
Litter enforcement patrols to begin across Adur and Worthing
21 Jun
Worthing tells Government: Help us bounce back with culture and creativity
17 Jun
Plans for major investment in town centre parking revealed
15 Jun
New operator appointed to run Worthing’s deckchair concession
14 Jun
Brooklands: First the fun in the sun, then the hard work begins
11 Jun
Construction work to breathe new life into Worthing town centre road has started
10 Jun
Worthing Council flies the flag for Pride month
09 Jun
Councils aim to lease seabed from Queen in major marine restoration project
03 Jun
Council creates new town centre team for elaborate year-round floral displays
01 Jun
Revamped Highdown Gardens reopened after £1 million lottery investment
01 Jun
Work underway on Worthing's seafront pop-up terrace
28 May
Young people in Adur and Worthing urged to Kickstart their employment opportunities
28 May
Worthing Parkrun to return to the seafront
27 May
Get tough action promised on illegal parking and litterers
26 May
Support for renters at risk of homelessness stepped up
24 May
Mayor of Worthing pledges support for locals and businesses post COVID
21 May
Car club coming to Shoreham as Adur Council steps up climate change fight measures
21 May
Adur’s New Chairman promises to support local businesses
20 May
Worthing Beach wins top national award
19 May
Time's running out for local businesses to apply for vital restart funding
18 May
Back in the swim as refreshed Wadurs opens its doors again
14 May
Indoor entertainment venues set to reopen with jam-packed entertainment programmes
14 May
Worthing’s walk-in COVID test centre to be relocated
13 May
Funding boost for community initiatives in Adur to help residents post-COVID
12 May
Car Club rental trial launches for Worthing drivers
11 May
Tickets available now for new-look Highdown Gardens
10 May
Praise for Worthing firm after winning a royally-approved enterprise award for innovation
04 May
Worthing all set for the summer
04 May
Tree planting exercise sees 30 youngsters making a difference to Shoreham's Buckingham Park
30 Apr
Work continues to bring Southwick Football Ground back to life
29 Apr
WOW set to be installed shortly on Worthing seafront
29 Apr
Worthing set to be a staycation sensation this summer
26 Apr
Kickstart scheme sees more than 50 six-month work placements created for Adur and Worthing youngsters
22 Apr
Traders' joy as Shoreham Artisans' Market returns this weekend
16 Apr
Works to improve Worthing Crematorium's 'Forget Me Not Garden' are now complete
15 Apr
Adur and Worthing ready to pay respects as Duke's funeral takes place
15 Apr
Pop-up traders to bring sizzling summer delights to Adur and Worthing
12 Apr
Pop-up terrace plans submitted for Worthing seafront
09 Apr
Adur and Worthing Pay Tribute to Duke of Edinburgh
09 Apr
Revealed: Opening Date for Highdown Gardens Reopening Announced
08 Apr
COVID Restart Grants of up to £18,000 now available
08 Apr
Local residents are set to get active in parks across Adur and Worthing
06 Apr
Adur and Worthing set for affordable homes boost with plans for almost 1,500 to be built by 2025
01 Apr
Disposable barbecue causes fire on Council litter truck resulting in £30,000 in damages
31 Mar
Construction on Worthing's new multi-million pound integrated health hub will soon begin
29 Mar
Alex Bailey to retire as CEO of Adur & Worthing Councils
29 Mar
Campaign maps out road to return from lockdown
26 Mar
High praise for communities joining the Councils in fighting for climate change
26 Mar
Artists invited to exhibit at the Seafront Gallery in Worthing
25 Mar
Southwick Football Ground to get a £50,000 spruce up
25 Mar
Work to create more than 50 new council homes in Southwick underway
24 Mar
Success for Help our Kelp welcomed by Adur & Worthing Councils
22 Mar
Last chance for businesses to apply for winter lockdown COVID support
22 Mar
Boost for traders as Council invests in increasingly-popular parades
18 Mar
Adur and Worthing residents reminded to complete Census
17 Mar
Sea-ing is Bee-lieving at Brooklands Park
15 Mar
Adur District Council buys former police station site - investing almost £1.1m into the regeneration of Lancing Village
11 Mar
Bucking the high street trend as more traders set up shop in Southwick
11 Mar
Goring Gap development plans refused by Worthing Planning Committee
10 Mar
Thousands of Adur & Worthing residents benefit from 'Going Local' scheme
05 Mar
One green-minded youngster puts down roots in her home town
02 Mar
Tree planting takes place at Brooklands Park
26 Feb
Popular Worthing park added to Council's Assets of Community Value register
24 Feb
Worthing Council approves 2021/22 budget
22 Feb
Plans to expand Worthing's thriving creative hub submitted
19 Feb
Adur Council agrees 2021/22 budget
11 Feb
Shoreham Farmers' Market continues to run in line with Government Coronavirus guidelines
09 Feb
Council partners with local Age UK group to take on Eastbrook Manor Community Centre
09 Feb
Football coming home to Southwick
08 Feb
Improvement work to breathe new life into major town centre street will begin in the Spring
08 Feb
National ruling on plans for Worthing pub
08 Feb
Applications open for summer pop-up outdoor trading pitches in Adur and Worthing
05 Feb
Scrutiny delves into Shoreham flooding concerns
02 Feb
Wildlife relocated to new homes as work on Worthing site continues
02 Feb
Tributes paid for popular former Chairman of Adur
02 Feb
Pioneering music charity set to move into vacant Worthing town centre store
26 Jan
Adur Leisure Centres poised for lifeline deal to reopen
26 Jan
Final consultation on draft Worthing Local Plan
25 Jan
Worthing Borough Council to return farmland to natural habitat
25 Jan
Greater Brighton Chairman welcomes solar power expansion
25 Jan
Councils help Worthing man who was addicted to drugs transform his life and get back into employment
21 Jan
Rampion 2 wind farm extension launches first consultation
21 Jan
Vital funds for emergency food projects in Adur & Worthing as thousands need help
19 Jan
One-off COVID funding of up to £9,000 now available for hard-hit retail and hospitality sector
18 Jan
Councils pilot initiative to help the homeless secure permanent homes with their beloved pets
15 Jan
Work to Complete Reconstruction of Brooklands Outfalls
12 Jan
Businesses urged to apply now for further COVID support
11 Jan
Inequalities key to new Councils' Health and Wellbeing Programme
08 Jan
Councils encourage locals to sign up for healthy lifestyle courses in 2021
08 Jan
'Relentless' offender banned from entering neighbours' flats
07 Jan
Major incident declared across Sussex to maximise Covid response
07 Jan
Refuse workers save the day by helping two women needing emergency assistance
05 Jan
Action on climate change proposed by Adur & Worthing Climate Assembly

2020 press release archive

Please select a 2020 press release from the list below:

29 Dec
Work underway to bring long-dormant site back into action
29 Dec
Long-awaited Queensway improvements hailed as a boost for Lancing
21 Dec
Don Lock installation is approved for Worthing seafront
17 Dec
Extra support for COVID-affected businesses now available
17 Dec
Local Lancing traders open and ready to welcome shoppers safely
16 Dec
A new Highdown Gardens is really taking shape
15 Dec
SustainableAW magazine's Winter 2020 edition goes live: “Fighting the climate emergency with people power”
15 Dec
Quick response after vandalism at the Shoreham Memorial site
11 Dec
Applications open for grants for groups in Adur helping those most affected by COVID-19
11 Dec
Worthing Winter Walkabout highlights local businesses ready to welcome shoppers this Christmas
10 Dec
Reducing use of plastic should be top priority for tackling climate change in Adur and Worthing
07 Dec
Laser Light City by Seb Lee-Delisle coming to Worthing seafront
07 Dec
Praise for hard-working waste collection crews as recycling rates increase
07 Dec
Councils give major boost to solar power as green drive continues
04 Dec
House buying search targets being met by Adur & Worthing Councils' Land Charges team
04 Dec
Post-lockdown boost for traders as safe towns measures reviewed
03 Dec
Councils step up to fund festive displays to boost town centres
02 Dec
We will not be blown off course by pandemic pledge council leaders
02 Dec
WinterWelcomeAW gets under way to support our town centres and communities
25 Nov
Council commits to preserving Worthing Lido
25 Nov
NHS Test and Trace has opened a Worthing walk-through site
24 Nov
New boost to natural habitat as district council steps in to buy second green space
24 Nov
Major developer sought for key Worthing car park site
24 Nov
Building to be given new lease of life as work begins on 150 flats
23 Nov
Tributes paid to long-serving Adur District councillor and planning chief
23 Nov
Marine Gardens Volunteers
23 Nov
Additional support for COVID affected businesses now available
19 Nov
Councils launch new web pages for easier access and service
18 Nov
Free Christmas parking on offer in Adur District
18 Nov
Free Christmas parking in Worthing
11 Nov
Councillors reject industrial park office-to-homes conversion
11 Nov
£3 million of vital lockdown support for businesses now available
10 Nov
Councils' teams work fast to find shelter for homeless
10 Nov
New initiative launched to assist Adur and Worthing residents facing unemployment
09 Nov
Sustainable homes at heart of Worthing Local Plan
09 Nov
Plans for Worthing Pier's Southern Pavilion Get The Go Ahead
06 Nov
Adur food markets get go-ahead to open during lockdown
05 Nov
Approval for regeneration of Worthing town centre site
04 Nov
Joint message to residents from the Leaders of Adur & Worthing Councils
04 Nov
Residents invited to mark Remembrance Sunday in homes and on doorsteps
03 Nov
Work continues to further improve Green Flag standard park
03 Nov
Worthing's creative industries set for post-COVID jobs boost
02 Nov
Independent persons sought to support Adur and Worthing councillors
29 Oct
Lancing 3G pitches re-opened
28 Oct
Church services to commemorate Remembrance Sunday in Adur and Worthing
27 Oct
Developer faces enforcement action for unauthorised tree felling
27 Oct
Leisure Centres across Adur poised for lifeline deal to reopen
26 Oct
Teville Gate: Council set for dramatic £12m intervention to build 230 homes
26 Oct
New life-saving equipment installed in Adur and Worthing
22 Oct
Plans for more than 150 'key worker' homes approved
20 Oct
Greater Brighton makes 10 Pledges on tackling climate change
19 Oct
Worthing seafront palm trees to be replanted
15 Oct
Last call to local businesses to apply for a winter pop-up trading space
15 Oct
Licensing committee ruling - Molotov Cocktail & Vodka Bar
15 Oct
Several parks in Adur and Worthing get top marks in the Green Flag Awards 2020
13 Oct
Adur to build more affordable homes to meet waiting list demand
07 Oct
Table tennis brought into hundreds of homes across Adur and Worthing
03 Sep
Future of major green space set to be secured by Adur Council

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