Introduction to regeneration
A joint regeneration team operates across Adur and Worthing. This provides the focus and resources to support local businesses, encourage economic development, promote and implement regeneration schemes, promote the tourism economy and take a proactive role in the delivery of strategic development.
The regeneration team cover:
Strategic projects role
This area of work focuses on the delivery of regeneration sites, aiming to revive, regenerate and create lively economies.
The team provides a dedicated resource to progress the strategic developments and projects across Adur and Worthing.
We take a proactive approach regarding the delivery of projects and ensure that opportunities to regenerate key areas of the District and Borough are taken.
Business development role
The main priority is in supporting business development, both in terms of existing businesses and in promoting the area for new business to locate.
The team provides vital links to external partners as well as supporting Planning Policy and Development Management regarding planning applications.
See also:
Regeneration role
Continuous regeneration is imperative for our towns, and fostering adaptability and sustainable growth across both our neighbourhood areas and town centres is crucial.
Over the last few years, Adur & Worthing Councils have driven a transformative wave of growth across our communities, overseeing more than £150 million in public capital investment to future-proof our towns and spaces.
This targeted funding has acted as a powerful springboard for the private sector, unlocking hundreds of millions of pounds in additional investment for landmark projects like the regeneration of Shoreham's Western Harbour Arm and the revitalization of Worthing town centre.
From building much-needed affordable housing and revitalizing our seafronts, to partnering on major public realm upgrades like Montague Place, our combined investment strategy is successfully creating a vibrant, sustainable, and prosperous place to live, work, and do business.
For information on current regeneration and upcoming investment opportunities, see:
Tourism role
Nestled beautifully between the dramatic landscapes of the South Downs National Park and our iconic coastline, Adur and Worthing hold an undeniable regional appeal.
Tourism remains a cornerstone of our vibrant local economy, bringing exceptional value and vitality to our high streets and seafronts.
This sector is particularly impactful in Worthing, where the visitor economy has demonstrated exceptional, year-on-year resilience.
According to the latest annual Economic Impact Assessment (EIA) from Destination Research, the total value of tourism in Worthing has grown significantly in recent years, climbing from £187 million in 2019 to £224 million in 2023, while supporting 3,056 full-time equivalent local jobs (source annual EIA Destination Research).
Empowering local people to shape the places they live
Adur & Worthing Councils are deeply committed to supporting local communities to actively shape the places they live, work, and enjoy.
In May 2025, we launched Thriving Together - our inclusive community participation initiative designed to ensure local voices directly shape the priorities and proposals the councils will take to the central government amidst local government reorganisation and devolution.
Through workshops, citizen panels, and our dedicated online platform, residents have co-created a shared People's Vision that influences our core corporate frameworks.
- Get Involved: To share your ideas, explore current projects, and help design our shared future, see:
- Worthing Town Centre & Seafront Masterplan: Building on this community feedback, a comprehensive, ground-up masterplanning exercise is underway to set out an ambitious, ten-year vision for our key urban and coastal spaces, with completion scheduled for autumn 2026.
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Page last updated: 04 June 2026