Councillor Becky Allinson

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!

20/10/2026

🌳 What will the trees we plant today need to survive in 50 years’ time?

One of the most fascinating and inspiring visits I’ve had as a councillor was a recent trip to Wakehurst, home to some extraordinary research by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

We learned how climate change is already affecting which trees can survive in southern England, why some of our most familiar species may struggle in future, and how scientists are researching the trees and plants that will support wildlife and pollinators as our climate changes.

Here in Adur, where tree canopy cover is just around 6%, these are really important questions. We need more trees, but we also need to make sure we’re planting the right trees, in the right places, for the climate of the future.

What I found particularly inspiring was the connection between the science and the decisions we make locally. Whether it’s new housing, regeneration, our parks and green spaces or our emerging Vision for Nature, we have an opportunity to think much more creatively about how we make our communities greener, healthier and more resilient.

And perhaps the most interesting thing is that the scientists don’t yet have all the answers. This is research happening right now, and there may be opportunities for Adur to be part of putting that learning into practice.

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

What a really lovely evening last night celebrating the incredible volunteers who do so much for our communities across Adur! ❤️
It was wonderful to hear so many inspiring stories about people giving their time to support others, care for our green spaces, help young people, look after our environment and bring neighbours together.
Adur is a special place to live and people care enough to get involved and make a difference.
A huge thank you to everyone who volunteers, to Adur Voluntary Action for facilitating and to everyone who helped organise such a positive and uplifting evening.
If you did not get a chance to get involved in this volunteering week, more will come…

08/10/2026

05/10/2026

Have you ever thought about volunteering with Esteem?

As part of Adur Volunteering Week 2026 (https://loom.ly/YWgK2Ng), we're hosting a couple of "Open Hour" sessions for potential volunteers on Tuesday 6th October.

We welcome anyone from the local community to come and have a chat with the team to see how you might support us with some volunteering hours.

Whether you can spare an hour a week or ten hours a week, we'd welcome your help!

Our "Open Hour" sessions are designed to give you an introduction to Esteem - the work we do, the young adults we support and the ways in which you can get involved.

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/DQd6v3BdX6kb4Q2Z9 to register your interest. Once we receive your completed form, we'll email you with instructions for joining us on the day.

Adur & Worthing Councils

04/10/2026

Adur Volunteering Week is here!

A variety of volunteering events and opportunities across Adur will be taking place from today until Thursday 8th October:

🦋Help restore chalk grassland on Mill Hill with conservation volunteers from Shoreham Society this Saturday (3rd October) from 10am to 1pm

🏖️Join Friends of Shoreham Beach for a beach clean from midday to 1.30pm this Saturday

✂️Hear about casual and regular volunteering opportunities with community arts organisation Over the Moon at its The Circular Space venue in Shoreham from 3pm to 5pm this Sunday (4th October)

For full details and more volunteering events taking place next week, please visit https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/adur-volunteering-week/

04/10/2026

A warm space with coffee, friendly people, games and books over the autumn/winter ☕

Opening times:
⏰ 10am till noon
📆 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

📍 Lancing Parish Hall, South Street, BN15 8AJ

Everyone is welcome, pop in and say hi to our wonderful volunteers. We just ask for a donation of your choice on food and drink!

We will also have our community coat rack up for anyone who needs to keep warm and dry.

03/10/2026