Adur District Council

30/10/2026

🐟🦀 It’s fantastic to see so many new marine species thriving at Southwick Reef – an exciting project supporting biodiversity, research and community engagement along the harbour arm.

The reef aims to transform the local marine environment through three distinct features designed to increase ecological complexity and support a diverse range of marine life.

We’re delighted to have been part of this pioneering project. Check out Shoreham Port’s post below for the latest species data and some of its favourite photos so far! 📸

30/10/2026

Services are being held across Adur on Remembrance Sunday (8th November) to pay tribute to the servicemen and women that have died fighting for our country.

The first service of the day is taking place in Sompting, where from 9am crowds will gather at St Mary’s Church war memorial on Church Lane to hold a two-minute silence, lay commemorative wreaths and read out the names of locals who died in conflicts.

In Shoreham, a parade will meet at The Shoreham Centre from 9.20am before marching down Western Road and Brunswick Road to St Mary de Haura Church for a remembrance service. The service will begin at 10am, ahead of the wreath-laying ceremony at the East Street war memorial at 11am.

In Southwick, a parade will leave the Southwick Square car park at 10.30am and arrive at the war memorial on Southwick Green for a remembrance service commencing at 10.45am.

The day’s last service is taking place in Lancing, where a parade will meet at 2.15pm on South Street before marching to the war memorial at 2.30pm. Wreaths will be laid at 2.45pm ahead of a service at St Michael and All Angels Church.

Thank you to the district’s armed forces community for organising these poignant events. Each remembrance event is open to all, so please come along if you would like to pay your respects.

More details of all of the remembrance events in Adur can be found here: https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/the-councils/chair-and-mayor/remembrance-services/

29/10/2026

We’d like to say a huge thank you to Andrada, Mick, Keith, James and Dean in our parks team, who recently volunteered to help tidy the grounds of Sussex MS Centre in Southwick. 👏

The team can usually be found caring for and maintaining green spaces across the district, particularly in Southwick. But this time, they went the extra mile to lend a helping hand to a very special local charity.

Sussex MS Centre provides vital therapy, guidance and support to people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), a lifelong condition affecting the central nervous system. The centre helps people living with MS improve their wellbeing, build confidence and live more fulfilling lives.

We’re proud of our team for supporting such a worthwhile cause.

A huge thank you to everyone at Sussex MS Centre for the fantastic work you do to support people in our community. We hope your staff, volunteers and visitors enjoy the refreshed plants and shrubs around the centre!

29/10/2026

Have your say on plans for Shoreham Cement Works site.

FI Property Group, the owner of the site, is launching a consultation on its plans for regenerating the inactive chalk quarry and derelict cement works.

The site was allocated for development by the South Downs National Park Authority in the South Downs Local Plan 2019, and is also addressed in the emerging South Downs Local Plan review.

You can view the plans and share your views here: https://www.givemyview.com/SCW2026.

Exhibition boards of the plans will also be available to view in person at The Shoreham Centre on Wednesday 4th November between 3.30pm and 7pm.

28/10/2026

Great news for nature along the River Adur! 🐦🌿

We’re proud to be a partner in the Adur River Recovery project, which has reached a major milestone, with the government indicating its willingness to allocate £42 million in funding to support nature recovery across 760 hectares of the Adur Valley, from Shoreham to Knepp.

The ambitious plans include creating around 56 hectares of new coastal saltmarsh at Pad Farm, a council-owned site on the western bank of the River Adur, just north of the A27.

The project also proposes improving fish passage by removing four major weirs and creating a new 900-metre channel, alongside restoring wetlands and floodplains and creating new woodland and hedgerows.

Together, these changes are expected to improve water quality, support wildlife and help the landscape better withstand flooding and drought, creating a more connected, resilient environment where nature can flourish.

The project supports our Vision for Nature and our commitment to protecting and restoring the natural environment, from the South Downs to the coast.

The project is now working towards an implementation agreement with the government – funding has not yet been confirmed. Subject to the agreement and funding being confirmed, delivery is planned over nine years, with work intended to start in spring 2027.

Find out more about the project and its plans: https://adur-river-recovery.org/

27/10/2026

Our parks team has installed two brand-new goals at Shadwells Road Park in Lancing ⚽

They’re perfect for a casual kickabout, practising your penalties or simply having a bit of fun with friends and family. They've been added for recreation rather than organised matches.

Following last year’s playground makeover, the new goals add even more ways to get active and enjoy this lovely community green space.

So grab a ball, bring your best footwork and enjoy a kickabout. Who knows, we might have some future football stars in the making!

27/10/2026

There’s still time to enter the Lancing 10k! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️

Have fun, challenge yourself, and cross your fingers for good weather at the annual seafront 10k race this Sunday (1st November).

Find out more and register here:

Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Lancing 10k Run! Immerse yourself in the beauty of the South Coast as you race along the stunning shores of Lancing, where every step is met with breathtaking sea views and the majestic backdrop of...

26/10/2026

If you’re an Adur Homes tenant, members of our team will be in Lancing next week to answer your questions.

We’ll be at Lancing Parish Hall from 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Tuesday 3rd November to deal with any queries that our tenants might have.

You don’t need to book an appointment. Just turn up and speak to our team and we’ll try to resolve your issue as soon as possible.

We’ll also be holding sessions in Southwick and Fishersgate in the coming weeks.

23/10/2026

These images show yet another of our homes that has been refurbished ready for Adur residents to move into again.

We’re spending up to £2 million refurbishing and improving a large number of our council homes that have fallen empty and which require significant investment before they can be lived in again.

This one-bedroom flat in Locks Court, Southwick, has been transformed with a new kitchen, a new bathroom, double glazing and carpets (plus redecoration throughout).

Since we started the project in June, we’ve completed renovations on the first 26 homes in Southwick and are currently working on a further 19.

We’re bringing these empty homes up to a good standard so Adur families in need of somewhere to live can move in.

The amount of work required varies between properties, but some homes need new kitchens and bathrooms as well as upgraded heating and insulation, plus new fans and ventilation systems.

Alongside making these empty homes ready for tenants, we’re running a programme of improvement and modernisation of our council homes across the district.

23/10/2026

Take shelter from the wind and the rain by ducking into Southwick Community Centre this morning to check out the Southwick Makers & Bakers market! Doors open at 9.30am for cakes, craft and more.

Lots of interesting things at tomorrow Southwick Makers and Bakers market. pop into Southwick Community Centre for gifts and food and interesting ideas for individual Christmas presents.