Goring Gap South - update                                      (26/06/2025)

In response to a Facebook posting, local community groups met together to discuss the South Goring Gap. In conclusion it was decided to form a trust to protect the Gap for the community. Below is a holding statement from those leading this effort, to be published by all community groups.

Chair.

Goring Residents’ Association.

Membership                                                              (18/04/2025)

All existing members should now have received our latest newsletter, either through their letter box or by e-mail.

Existing members can now renew their subscription, plus any new residents wishing to join, can do so on line, details on the membership section tab at top of page.

GRA Update flyer                                                    (02/11/2024)

Local Walking and Cycling                                    (03/10/2021)

Here are some updated Adur and Worthing Walking and Infrastructure plans & strategy:

• Adur & Worthing Local Walking & Infrastructure Plan 



Here are some supporting Links for West Sussex County Councils Walking and Cycling plan & strategy:

• West Sussex Walking & Cycling Strategy 2016-2026-1
• West Sussex Walking & Cycling Strategy 2016-2026-2
• Suggested Cycle Routes

Have your say                                                      (17/07/2025)

Residents, businesses and community groups across West Sussex are being invited to share their views about the future of councils.

All are invited to complete a survey asking about where they live or work, the council services they use, as well as what matters to them about how their council could be structured in the future.

Follow this link to see further details and respond:

Shaping West Sussex survey | SnapSea

End date: 13th August 2025

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Message from Sussex Police                              (05/07/2025)

StreetSafe is an online tool where you can anonymously tell us of locations where you feel unsafe.You can use StreetSafe to pin areas on a map where you feel or have felt unsafe, even if a crime hasn't happened. It's an online tool that you can access via the Sussex Police website here https://orlo.uk/ruDbCWe'll use this information to assess measures, actions and initiatives to improve public safety and your feelings of security.Please note that StreetSafe isn’t an alternative tool to report crime. If you wish to report a crime for non-emergencies either report online or call 101. In an emergency always call 999.

PSA testing                                                               (05/07/2025)

Please see this VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE for our local men. If you haven’t had one yet. We really encourage you to take up this offer.!!!! Don’t miss out. Put it in your calendar and note the pretest criteria. Take it easy for a few days before hand! No stressful activity. That’s got to be a good excuse to go have it done.

Don’t Miss the Upcoming Free PSA Tests for Men

Following 9 successful years of a joint event between Worthing Lions & Prostate Cancer Support Organisation (PCaSO) to provide a free PSA test for men, Worthing Lions are very pleased to announce the 10th Event will be held at the Charmandean Centre, Forest Road, Worthing on Saturday 13th September between 10am and 4pm.

A PSA test is a simple blood test used to detect Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), a protein produced by the prostate gland. Elevated PSA levels can be an indicator of prostate conditions, including prostate cancer, but also other non-cancerous conditions like an enlarged prostate or infection. Onsite Phlebotomists will take an attendee’s blood, and the samples will go to Worthing Hospital for processing. All those who have had a PSA Test will receive an email or text message informing them when their results are available.

Many public figures including Stephen Fry, Robert DeNiro, Ben Stiller, Colin McFarlane and Sir Chris Hoy have publicly discussed their prostate cancer diagnoses and highlighted the importance of early detection through PSA testing. Additionally, a campaign featuring celebrities like David Haye, Linford Christie, Harry Belafonte, and Benjamin Zephaniah has raised awareness about prostate cancer and the need for testing, particularly among Black men.

Last year 750 men were tested at the Worthing Lions / PCaSO PSA testing event, and we are hoping even more will attend this year. Of the 750 men tested in 2024, 27 had a red result and 19 amber. In 2023 635 men were tested with 18 having a red result and 8 amber. Its definitely worth 15 minutes of your time to get tested.

We are encouraging as many men as possible to attend this PSA testing session this year, which is bookable NOW on the PCaSO website - PSA Testing & Events - PCaSO

The Charmandean Centre has plenty of parking spaces and a member of Worthing Lions will assist attendees with parking, welcoming them to the event and guide them through the registration process.

We look forward to welcoming you on Saturday 13th September at the Charmandean Centre

NOTE TO EDITORS:  Queries to Worthing Lions, Jean Irving on JeanMIrving@aol.com or the PCaSO website.

Public Space Protection Order                              (21/05/2025)

Worthing residents' comments are being sought by the council about the Protection Order that is due to expire. You can give your views on issues with public space drinking. Link below.

Public Space Protection Order Consultation - Public Place Drinking

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Local public notice portal                                    (02/01/2024)

Details of local public notices, including planning applications and  planned changes in road layout, closures and diversions, can now be found on a new portal created by the local news media sector.

https://publicnoticeportal.uk

WSCC Think before you throw                      (05/08/2023)

For further information and guidance on recycling household waste, WSCC have produced further guidance, on their website:

Think Before You Throw - West Sussex County Council

West Sussex County Council - recycling          (15/07/2023)

Let’s SCRAP Fly Tipping!

Reduce your plastic waste with Plastic Free July

The West Sussex Waste Partnership - formed of the County Council and all the district and borough councils in West Sussex – has partnered with the Police and Crime Commissioner, Sussex Police, the Environment Agency, and others, in order to highlight and reduce the problems that fly tipping causes. The partners are also helping residents and businesses to avoid unknowingly contributing to fly tipping within West Sussex.

One example of how the partners are working together is through trialling joint operations across various locations in West Sussex. With the intention to both deter and disrupt fly tippers and avoid other waste crimes, officers from a range of partners have been stopping vehicles that may be carrying waste, checking compliance, and interviewing drivers. Various vehicles have been seized, and drivers fined, for a range of offences. Due to the success of the trial operations all partners have committed to extending the operations, on a rolling programme through West Sussex.

Businesses that carry waste can apply for a waste carrier license online. Residents should remain vigilant and continue to follow the SCRAP code:

• Suspect waste carriers
• Check they are licensed
• Refuse unexpected offers to dispose of waste
• Ask how the carrier will dispose of the waste
• Obtain Paperwork

More information on duty of care and correct disposal of household waste can be found on our website.

Here at West Sussex Recycles we’re supporting Plastic Free July and we’re asking residents to join us. Last year, over 80 tonnes of plastic was recycled in West Sussex (that’s the weight of a space shuttle!). Whilst recycling your plastic is great, this Plastic Free July, why not try and reduce this where possible. Choose to refuse and pledge to make swaps that will help to reduce your plastic waste. These swaps can be as easy as using reusable shopping bags or using a reusable container to store leftovers. Or, if you have young children in nappies, why not try switching to reusable nappies. Our team have been busy exploring alternatives to plastic, you can find out more about the swap’s we’re making this July by visiting our website.

Learn to Think Before you Throw and visit our updated website

Curious about how recycling works in West Sussex? Find out how you can Think Before You Throw and keep an eye on our social media pages for information on the West Sussex Waste Partnership, what can and can’t be recycled and how to reduce your waste even more. As part of our new campaign were updating our website so it has a new and improved look. Why not head over to our website and check it out?

Updated guidance on the disposal of single use vapes

Due to the lithium batteries contained in disposable vapes, it is important they are not disposed of in your general waste and recycling bins. This is because mixing these batteries with other waste streams is a fire hazard and can cause fires in collection vehicles and our waste plants.

Previously, we advised that vapes could be disposed of at our Recycling Centres in the small electricals’ container. We have since introduced separate containers for the disposal of vapes, these will be introduced to all of our Recycling Centres within the next week and all residents will be asked to leave their disposable vapes in a collection tray and from there they will be safely collected by site staff and processed for recycling.

Alternatively, all of the District and Borough councils in West Sussex offer kerbside small electrical collections.

For more information on these collections visit your local authority’s webpage:

Adur and Worthing Councils

Neighbourhood Alerts                                          (05/12/2021)

Would you be interested in joining the Neighbourhood Alert scheme which is being supported by Sussex Police.

Hannah Whitby

Police Community Support Officer 35796

Goring Ward Officer
Adur, Worthing & Horsham Prevention Team

Chatsworth Road Police Station
Worthing

BN11 1LY
Telephone: 101 Ext: 581737 or 07712695788

and her colleges are going to be posting out Street Briefing/Surgery dates on there, as well as any key information specific to the Goring area.

You can register to receive information based on your Address from the following Information Providers:

• Fire & Rescue Service 
• Get Safe Online
• Local Authority 
• Trading Standards 
• Mayoral Combined Authority
• Neighbourhood Watch 
• Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
• SGN (Gas Emergency Service) 
• The Police 
• Action Fraud (NFIB) 

and join many different Community Interest Groups.

Old Ariel Photos of Goring-by Sea                     (22/12/2021)