The contract is now being drawn up for Community Works to provide support to the community and voluntary sector throughout Adur and Worthing from 1st April 2016 - a move which will help local groups access the skills, funding and growth opportunities they need to help communities thrive.

Following a procurement process, and without a Call In made by the deadline of 5pm on Friday 18 February, the decision made by Adur & Worthing Councils’ Director for Communities, John Mitchell, can now be implemented.

Councillor Val Turner, Executive Member for Health and Wellbeing at Worthing Borough Council, says:

“I am pleased that we have now reached the end of this process and can get moving positively on letting the contract to Community Works.

“The work undertaken by all of the community and voluntary groups throughout the Worthing Borough is vital in making our places so vibrant and welcoming.  When we began this process in June 2015, it was to ensure that the CVS sector received the best possible support and maximised the value of the investment made by the Borough and County Councils.  I look forward to seeing progress in the next few months.”

Councillor David Simmons, Adur District Council’s Executive Member for Wellbeing, adds:

“Adur is home to many different voluntary and charitable organisations, and as a council, we have a duty to ensure that they receive the best support possible in order to thrive and grow. They are an essential part of our future in delivering key services to our community, and from the outset, we were determined that whichever organisation was selected would be  able to develop a model of excellence at a fundamental level. I feel that following the comprehensive and robust process we have undertaken prior to letting this contract, we have the right organisation in place to deal with a challenging agenda and further improve life for our residents throughout the Adur District.”