Social event                                                            (21/03/2025)

Our first social event of the year, a presentation by Ian Richardson on Goring past, was well attended last night.

Further photo's on the GRA Notice Board on the "About us" tab above.

Look out for details of further events planned this year.

Dates are below, so please pencil them in your diary!  We will publish further details of these nearer the time.

- 19th June . Race Night

- 25th September. AGM & Talk on Hampton Court

We are also making plans to relaunch our Christmas lunch for members.

Newsletter                                                             (07/03/2025)

Roadwardens are delivering our latest newsletter, which includes details of social programme and subscription. Copy also posted on the "About us" section tab at top of page.

The hard copy being delivered does have the date of the AGM wrong on the first page, but correct on the second page.

Existing members renewing subscription and 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)

Some of the new committee members

Chris, David, Barry, Andrew, Jan, Gemma, Sarah, Russell and Alan

Goring Gap Ltd                                                      (30/03/2024))

Update 07/03/2025:

Applicant has raised an appeal for the alcohol licence, which  states on their website, will be heard in March. Also states that due to the bias they experienced from Worthing Councillors and in order to try and get a fair hearing, the Magistrates Court has agreed to hear their case in Horsham. 

Also, following the rejection of the appeal for change of use of the land and the Planning Inspector's note that the land owners are allowed to do whatever they want on the land for 28 days a year, per land registry title/lease. They are looking  to create several leases and create a trading season from March to October for farmers market and car boot sales, with the intention to commence in this March. No planning application has been submitted to support this.

On Wednesday 27^th March, our previous Chair, Jeremy, attended the Council’s licensing committee hearing to consider the application for an alcohol licence by Goring Gap Ltd related to its plans for the parcel of land at Amberley Drive/ Marine Drive. Following mediation ahead of the meeting between Sussex Police and the applicant, Sussex police withdrew their objections. 

At the 6-hour meeting, those who had made valid representations were able to speak about their concerns regarding this license application. The speakers included Sir Peter Bottomley, Councillors Claire Hunt and Kevin Jenkins and Jeremy. The applicant was also able to make his representations and question the representors. During the meeting the applicant offered to reduce the hours of alcohol sales from 0800 to 2300 down to 1200 to 2000. He also limited the time that the license would be active to five months of the year (May to September inclusive) and agreed that there would be no off-sales of alcohol. The meeting ended at 15:30.

The committee have now sent us a Decision Notice which states: "The Sub-Committee considered all the written & oral representations and heard statements from the applicant and representors. It resolved that the application for a premises licence be refused."

The applicant now has 21 days in which he can appeal the decision should he wish to.

The GRA committee would like to thank those residents who made representations in relation to this license application. It was clear at the hearing that the Licensing Commission value the representations from local people.

Jeremy intends to follow developments regarding this parcel of land and will keep you informed via the Forum and website.

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 
• Worthing Herald Article on Central Funding

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

Council devolution                                                  (21/03/2025)

Following the governments' announcement, changes are planned for the structure of our local councils. The plan is to replace both Worthing Borough Council and West Sussex County Council, with a unified Mayoral Combined County Authority covering all of West Sussex, East Sussex and Brighton and Hove City Council. This will be overseen by a single elected Mayor, with election in May 2026.

Details are available on the government website, using this link:

Sussex and Brighton devolution consultation - GOV.UK

As part of the consultation process, public can comment, with on-line survey provided, through this link:

Sussex and Brighton Devolution Consultation - Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government - Citizen Space

These are important changes which will affect running of local government in our area and this consultation will last until 13th April 2025

WSCC Food action week                                          (13/03/2025)

• To mark Food Waste Action Week, 17th to 23rd March, West Sussex Recycles will be attending various food waste prevention events, including a stand at all of the WSCC funded UKHarvest Community Food Hubs. These hubs are designed to educate residents on how to prevent food waste and reduce surplus food from suppliers that would have otherwise gone to waste. All residents are welcome to visit the child-friendly community food hubs and fill up a bag with delicious, rescued food. You don’t need a referral, just pop along and bring a reusable bag to fill with fresh fruit and vegetables.  Drop by for waste prevention tips, giveaways and a chance to win a compost bin! 

Local events at:

• Thursday 20 March 9:30–11:00am, Worthing Community Food Hub, Sidney Walter Centre, Worthing, BN11 1DS
• Saturday 22 March 10am–4pm, Worthing Library, Richmond Rd, Worthing, BN11 1HD

 Alongside the above events, the Waste Prevention Team also attend various public and private events to promote waste prevention, reuse, and recycling, and are eager to answer questions about the county's recycling services and waste reduction initiatives. A full list of events can be found on our website here. Find out more about Food Waste Action Week

Post office closure                                             (09/03/2025)

Notice of closure of Goring Road Post Office (Near The Mulberry)

Stagecoach bus changes                                    (07/03/2025)

Following a consultation period, Stagecoach are introducing changes to routes and timetables which affect our area from 6th April. Changes to 700 route, taking over The Pulse, new 701 and 11 services, see link below for details maps etc.

Changes to bus services in Littlehampton and Worthing | Stagecoach

Household waste recycling centre                       (04/10/2024)

Autumn/Winter opening hours (1 October - 31 March)

Centre opening hours:

• Monday - 9.00am to 4.00pm
• Tuesday - 9.00am to 4.00pm
• Wednesday - 9.00am to 4.00pm
• Thursday - Closed
• Friday - 9.00am to 4.00pm
• Saturday - 9.00am to 4.00pm
• Sunday - 9.00am to 4.00pm

Online pre-booking is still in place

Battery recycling                                                (26/02/2024)

Adur And Worthing Council  are now able to recycle household batteries as part of their kerbside WEEE collection service - saving you a trip to the supermarket or tip to dispose of them.

Due to their size, batteries must be left out for collection in a plastic bag to prevent them from falling onto the road once they have been collected and put into the metal cages attached to the waste and recycling trucks.

Please ensure that you do not dispose of batteries in your regular waste bin as they can easily cause fires.

Many broken small electronic items can be collected and recycled as part of the WEEE service, including toasters, hairdryers and remote controls. Last month they started collecting disposable and reusable vapes - which should also be placed in a bag due to their small size.

To see what can and can’t be recycled, visit: https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/.../what-you-can-recycle/.

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)