Boosting new homes, employment and local economic growth are all the subject of new Place Plans for both Adur and Worthing.

Each Plan identifies key priorities to encourage economic growth. The Plans will act as a tool to help secure investment to enable the delivery of these priorities, whilst protecting the special qualities and character of the environment in the County.

Using research from the emerging Local Plans as well as the Worthing’s Investment Prospectus, they explore key areas of regeneration in Worthing Town Centre and potential sites in Adur. Other key priorities include delivering skills, digital connectivity and health and wellbeing services.

The population of West Sussex is expected to increase by more than 100,000 people in the next 20 years, with approximately 9,500 in Adur and Worthing combined. The Place Plans will signal a proactive approach from all Councils involved to ensure that the right facilities and infrastructure are in place to facilitate this growth.

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

The new plans will provide a tool to use when competing for investment. As our region is uniquely situated between the South Downs and the coast, it makes Adur a very desirable place to live and work but also limits the amount of land we have. Therefore, we must find the best ways to efficiently use what land we have available.

Cllr Bryan Turner, Executive Member for Regeneration at Worthing Borough Council, said:

The Place Plan strengthens our evidence base to help drive the regeneration of important sites across Worthing. We have identified these important priorities which are aimed at improving our town’s offer for businesses, visitors and residents.

Cllr Louise Goldsmith, Leader of West Sussex County Council, commented:

Investing in the growth of the West Sussex economy is one of WSCC’s three corporate priorities. We are pleased to be working closely with our partners at Adur & Worthing councils to present a robust Place Plan that provides a strong foundation on which to support and encourage economic growth across Adur and Worthing.