Discover the new Queensway this weekend as the official opening celebration brings neighbours and businesses together in the heart of Lancing

A street party will be held on Saturday 18th July to celebrate the rejuvenation of Queensway, Lancing, following months of work to improve the environment around the popular parade of shops.

With the road closed to traffic, the day will be opened by the Chairman of Adur District Council, Cllr Carson Albury, and feature family friendly entertainment, plenty of local traders with market stalls and live music to help the event go with a swing.

Visitors will be able to admire the new paving, relax on the new benches and see just how the shopfront grant scheme has helped local business owners maximise the value of their store fronts.  Food and drink businesses will benefit from additional outdoor space for tables and chairs, and the market traders will be able to use the improved electricity supplies to power their stalls.

Driven forward by Adur District Council, the Lancing Regeneration Team and Lancing Parish Council, the work on Queensway has been a crucial element in the continuing work to regenerate Lancing.  Completed on time in late February this year, the Queensway improvements are an important part in the overall regeneration of Lancing as a place that serves the community’s needs and provides spaces for businesses to flourish.

Executive Member for Regeneration at Adur District Council, Cllr Pat Beresford, comments:

“The new-look Queensway is a fantastic example of what great partnership working can do.  Between the District Council, the Parish Council and the Lancing Vision group, I believe that we’ve achieved something special in the heart of the village.”

The free opening event runs from 10am to 2pm on Saturday 18th July.