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

Heat alert                                                            (30/06/2025)

An Amber heat health alert is in effect from 10AM on 30/06/2025 until 9AM on 02/07/2025 across the South East.You can see all the weather health alerts currently in place across England on the UK Health Security Agency data dashboard.Beat the heat - advice for hot weather: The UK Health Security Agency has information in various formats here. For advice on dog walking in hot weather please see https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3lqzgvx5ko.

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

                                                                               (26/04/2025)

Council announcement re: Chatsmore Farm (28/03/2025)



Great news - we’ve won the latest battle to protect Chatsmore Farm from development!

The Planning Inspectorate has rejected Persimmon Homes’ appeal against our refusal to grant planning permission for 475 properties on the green gap between Worthing and Ferring.

The decision comes after more than three years of legal challenge through the planning system and the courts since Worthing’s planning committee rejected the developer's application for the site in 2021.

As a council for the community, we have worked alongside residents and campaigners to defend this piece of land that has been designated as green space in our Local Plan. We’re really grateful for everyone who has been involved.

We recognise the pressing need for more new homes in Worthing, particularly genuinely affordable homes, but they must be in the right areas, not on green spaces like Chatsmore Farm.

In her ruling, the planning inspector said the development would “substantially reduce” the green gap between Worthing and Ferring, which would “compromise its integrity as an important gap” and “erode its purpose”.

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 (now closed)

Adur and Worthing Council have also  launched a dedicated page on their website where you can find a link to the government’s online consultation on the changes as well answers to some frequently asked questions on what devolution is and what it means for Adur and Worthing.

Government devolution plans and Sussex proposals - Adur & Worthing Councils

Stagecoach bus changes                                    (18/04/2025)

Stagecoach have now implemented the changes to our local buses, see link below for details maps etc.

Changes to bus services in Littlehampton and Worthing | Stagecoach

Household waste recycling centre                       (02/04/2025)

Summer opening hours (1 April - 30 September)

Centre opening hours are:

• Monday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Tuesday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Wednesday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Thursday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Friday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Saturday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Sunday - 9.00am to 6.00pm

Online pre-booking is still in place

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)