Following a public consultation process, regarding a fenced off play area for young school children within Victoria Park (Norfolk Street, Worthing), Councillor Clive Roberts, Worthing Executive Member for Environment has announced that the idea has been rejected and the park will remain as is.

Victoria Park is very close to two local primary schools St Mary’s Catholic Primary School on Cobden Road and Heene Church of England (Aided) Primary School on Norfolk Street.  Earlier in the year, Cllr Roberts proposed that Worthing Borough Council create a fenced area to provide children with a safe and clean place in which to play without restricting casual use of the rest of the park.

580 members of the public responded to the survey, with almost 65% voting against the idea.

Cllr Roberts has happily acknowledged the consultation feedback and has confirmed that the area will not be fenced off.  He also wanted to thank everyone who contributed to the consultation exercise.

He adds; “Although the idea of providing dedicated, safe, clean play areas for the young school children who regularly use the park has been rejected, I am heartened by the many members of the public who took part in this public consultation and in expressing their opinions in matters that affect their local community.  This level of public engagement is very impressive.”

Also in Worthing, at  Pond Lane Recreation Ground, a brand new outdoor £20,000 fitness area has been installed, funded by the Capital funding programme.  

Sompting Recreation Ground also boasts the same facility, completed just weeks ago, at a cost of £20,000.  With £15,000 funded by the Adur Capital funding programme and a very generous £5,000 contribution from Sompting Parish Council.

Click here to view Pond Lane's fitness design (PDF)

Click here to view Sompting Rec's fitness design (PDF)