Worthing Borough Council set to upgrade town centre and seafront CCTV
Released: Tuesday, 16 December 2025
Worthing Borough Council is investing in community safety by replacing CCTV cameras in the town centre and seafront with the latest technology.
We plan to use up to £70,000 of community infrastructure levy (CIL) funding, which is money collected from developers to be used on infrastructure projects, to upgrade 16 of our current CCTV units and invest in a portable unit that can be used anywhere in the borough.
Footage from the cameras is exclusively used by Sussex Police, and this investment will help ensure that Worthing is safer for businesses, residents and visitors, as well as acting as a deterrent to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour.
The new camera units will be more durable and better suited for our coastal climate, and will be able to cover more areas, with 360-degree recording capabilities.
Two new CCTV units were installed near Worthing railway station last year as part of the Railway Approach improvement works, and we will also invest in a portable CCTV unit that can be moved to any area within the borough where there are regular problems with issues like fly-tipping or antisocial behaviour identified.
Councillor Rita Garner, Worthing's deputy leader and cabinet member for regeneration, said:
“We want to ensure that our town centre and seafront remain safe and attractive places to visit, and that businesses feel supported.
“This investment in new CCTV equipment is part of our ongoing work to improve the look and feel of the area, which also includes widespread repairs and repainting of benches, railings and bins, the refurbishment of some seafront shelters, as well as a permanent fix for the pier next year.”
Work replacing the CCTV units is expected to start in early 2026. The funding comes from the CIL 'other agencies' pot, which is reserved for infrastructure projects in collaboration with organisations like the police.
Photo: Montague Street, Worthing - looking west
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Page last updated: 16 December 2025