Winning BID to Convert Seafront Shelter into Restaurant is Announced

Development of the seafront at Worthing is set to take another leap forward after a leading French restaurant group was given the go ahead to convert the shelter opposite West Buildings.

Bistrot Pierre is the successful bidder for a long term lease for the shelter and wants to convert and expand it into a state-of-the-art restaurant overlooking the beach.

Developer Nextcolour Ltd will build the restaurant for Bistrot Pierre. Nextcolour Ltd has just finished developing a locally well received waterfront destination on the Mumbles in Swansea Bay which is also home to Bistrot Pierre among others.

Full plans for Worthing are not yet ready and the scheme will be out to public consultation ahead of it going for planning permission.

Worthing Borough Council’s Executive Member for Regeneration, Cllr Kevin Jenkins said he was delighted the process to put both the shelter at West Buildings and a second at Steyne Gardens on the other side of the pier out to tender had resulted in high quality applications.

“This was a strong field of applicants and I am delighted Bistrot Pierre has won through with a first class submission,” he said,”There’s more to be done but I look forward to seeing their plans for the site and am sure they will bring forward a high-quality design given what they have produced elsewhere in the country.

“As a council we are determined to drive through significant improvements to our seafront offer. We will not sit still but want to modernise our offer while not forgetting its traditional delights.

“I expect this development and that at the Steyne Gardens shelter to be game changers.”

The restaurant group, which as well as the Mumbles has outlets in Birmingham, Nottingham and Bath among others was founded by school friends Rob Beacham and John Whitehead.

Mr Beacham said: “We’ve had our sights set on Worthing for some time now so we’re delighted to have been selected by Worthing Borough Council to open a bistrot in such a great location directly on the sea front.”

“Worthing has a thriving food and drink scene and we look forward to opening in the town and supporting the local restaurant market; there’s nothing quite like our offering in the area so we believe that Worthing is the ideal location for us. The site itself is also fantastic, with it being in close proximity to the coast, it couldn’t be better for tourists enjoying walks along the Parade or for those wanting to dine with friends or family looking to enjoy lunch or an evening meal by the beach.

“We’re delighted to be bringing our authentic French flavours to the south coast.”

He added that Bistrot Pierre would be creating a very special dining experience and wanted to open, subject to planning permission, by summer 2019.

“We take regular trips to France to inspire our seasonally-updated menus with authentic ingredients carefully prepared by our talented chefs. Each bistrot is slightly different and the group prides itself on creating a unique dining experience for customers at every location.”

“We’re pleased to be working with the team behind Swansea’s popular Oyster Wharf development at Mumbles where we opened a bistrot this spring.”

James Morse, commercial director at Nextcolour Developments, the company behind the Oyster Wharf development, said: “After the success of Oyster Wharf we’re excited to be working with Bistrot Pierre on this stunning new restaurant on Worthing’s sea front.”

The announcement of the winning bid for the Steyne Gardens shelter is expected soon with the council hoping both will add significantly to the town’s foodie reputation and increase the seafront and town centre’s  appeal as a tourist destination.

Teville Gate Public Consultation Dates Announced

* Public consultation on the future of Teville Gate confirmed by landowners Mosaique

* Curtains to be lifted on the the exciting plans in two public consultation events on Thursday 9 and Friday 10 November 2017

* Feedback from the Worthing community to be used to shape the full planning application

“Having worked intensively for two years on Teville Gate, this is an important moment for the future of the development and for Worthing,” comments Aized Sheikh, CEO of Mosaique.

“My team has created a viable scheme bringing new homes, new businesses and new leisure opportunities to this complex site. The public consultation is the perfect opportunity for us to share our confidence in an exciting future and to invite feedback on our ideas.

“Once the development is completed in 2020, we are certain that it will become one of the most desirable residential addresses on the South Coast.”

The public consultations will be held on:

* Thursday 9 November - The Denham Room, Sanditon Conference Centre, Worthing College, 6pm - 9pm

* Friday 10 November - The Gordon Room, Worthing Town Hall, 4pm - 8pm

The content of each consultation will be identical, so residents can choose the opportunity which is most convenient to them.

Mosaique anticipate submitting a full planning application for Teville Gate by the end of November 2017, intending for the plans to be debated by Worthing Borough Council’s Planning Committee in March 2018.

Happy birthday to Shake It Up Creative!

In these past two years Shake It Up Creative have:

• Held 37 help hubs
• Taken on 59 new projects

PV-IS Market commentary October 2017

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Health & Happiness to Strengthen our Economy - Waves Ahead Conference 2017

Building on last years very successful event, the Local Strategic Partnership, Waves Ahead, will once again play host to its Annual Conference.

This year's conference will focus on Health and Wellbeing to Strengthen our Economy. The event is aimed at all stakeholders who have an interest in health, be that as an individual, community or business.

The conference will cover the following issues, which affect our communities in the broadest context:

• Mental Health in the Workplace

• Local Community Networks(LCNs) ~ Integrating services around our place

• Workplace Wellbeing Charter

• How we make our places dementia friendly

And much more…………….

Come and join us to be a part of the conversation!

FAQs

Why have I been asked to choose a table discussion?

There will be three workshop style table discussions this year. Obviously not everyone can be on the same table. Once the number has been reached you will no longer be able to choose that option and will have to choose one of the remaining two.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

The venue is located in the centre of Shoreham and within easy walking distance from Shoreham Railway Station. Closest bus stops for the Shoreham Centre are: Shoreham High Street (700 and 2). Free parking is available after 6pm in the Pay & Display Car Park adjacent to the venue. Normal tariffs apply before 6pm.

Will photos be taken at the event?

We would like to take your photograph and/or video recording of you for publicity and promotion purposes. These images may appear in printed publications, electronic publications, on websites and social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. If you do not wish to be included, please inform a member of staff on the night.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Yes, but only if pre-arranged. Please contact the organiser by email prior to the conference should you need to transfer or change your ticket to a different name.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, digital tickets will also be accepted.

Will food be provided at the event?

Light refreshments will be available. Unfortunately due to numbers we are unable to cater for specific allergies or intolerances. However vegetarian/vegan options will be available.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please direct any questions to jo.marshall-inns@adur-worthing.gov.uk

Click here to register for this free event

Exciting, desirable, viable: Teville Gate’s future to go to public consultation in November 2017

* Mosaique, owners of Teville Gate, announce an imminent public consultation for the future of the site
* After two years of investment to create a viable vision for Worthing’s northern quarter, cranes may potentially be on the skyline by the second half of 2018
* A mixture of commercial, residential and leisure offerings will create a vibrant, bustling community which will become the South Coast’s most sought after residential address on completion in 2020.

“Our commitment to Worthing and to our vision for Teville Gate is absolute,” says Aized Sheikh, CEO of Mosaique.

“For two years, we have kept our heads down and worked tirelessly to overcome obstacles both above and below the ground, focusing on creating a genuinely viable, deliverable, scheme for Teville Gate. We will be throwing the covers from our designs and asking for the community’s feedback early in November.

“We have invested heavily in Worthing because we see its potential as a rising star on the South Coast. I am absolutely confident that we have the vision and proposals for an exciting, desirable and realistic development on this important site.”

A number of national brands have expressed genuine interest in being part of Teville Gate’s future.  Impressed by the overall vision for the site and inspired by Worthing’s potential, household names have already signed pre-let agreements for commercial, retail and leisure units.  The confidence in Teville Gate’s future is likely to grow further, thanks to Worthing Borough Council’s £1.5million investment into demolishing the car park.

Mosaique are currently leading the development of over 1,000 new homes in the South East, accompanied by cultural destinations and heritage preservation projects.  The company’s owners have significant experience in the investment and property industries, using their track record to excite and inspire national interest in the Teville Gate development.

Details of the public consultations will be made available through the local media by the first week of October.  Within the next few weeks, a new website will be launched, exploring the vision for Teville Gate and inviting the community to have their say on the future homes, commercial spaces and leisure opportunities that the development will bring.

After the latest announcement Cllr Kevin Jenkins, Worthing Borough Council’s Executive Member for Regeneration, said: “We welcome this announcement from Mosaique and look forward to seeing their initial plans for this key gateway to Worthing

“As a council we remain committed to following through on our plan to demolish the existing multi-storey car park which we believe will act as a catalyst for the wider development for the Teville Gate site and we hope that Mosaique will see this as an opportunity for them to demolish the other buildings on the site."

Ropetackle Business Friends Reception

Invitation

We would like to invite you to a reception at Ropetackle Arts Centre on Thursday 26^th October at 6pm, to mark the launch of our exciting new Business Friends scheme.

I attach details of the scheme, which is open for membership now.

We are delighted to be joined by several key speakers at the reception, including:

• Tim Loughton MP
• Andrew Comben (CEO of Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival)
• Alex Bailey (Chief Executive Adur-Worthing Councils)
• Rodney Lunn (CEO Shoreham Port Authority)

The reception is kindly supported by Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce.

RSVP to: ropetacklebusinessfriends@gmail.com

A request for support.

As part of our 2016 funding negotiations, Adur Council commissioned an ‘economic impact’ report which showed that expenditure in the local economy, by those attending Ropetackle, amounts to c£900,000 per year, in addition to the range of other benefits which Ropetackle provides to the area and the community.

In relation to our 2018 bid, the Council requires additional evidence of Ropetackle’s value.

We are hoping therefore, to get some statements of support from local businesses, yourselves included. In particular, we would love to hear whether you feel Ropetackle is a valuable asset to the local area and economy, and, if your business derives any direct or indirect benefit from it.

Can I ask you therefore, if you would kindly complete the attached short questionnaire, and return it to Ropetackle Centre, or alternatively, complete it online at: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/2WNQD93

I very much look forward to welcoming you to Ropetackle, and to our new community of Business Friends.

Martin Allen
Chairman – The Ropetackle Trust

Click here to download the ROPETACKLE - Business Friends Prospectus 2017

Associate Tax Director Appointed at MHA Carpenter Box

Andrew Neuman has been appointed as an Associate Director in the Tax Services Group at Gatwick and Worthing-based chartered accountants and chartered tax advisers, MHA Carpenter Box.

Andrew’s accountancy career commenced in Crawley in 2004 with national accountancy firm Baker Tilly, where he trained and specialised in tax, becoming a Chartered Tax Adviser in 2007. He led their Corporate Tax Team, gaining a detailed knowledge across a broad range of tax areas.

Andrew will work from the Gatwick office of MHA Carpenter Box and will help to lead the tax advisory function, helping both business and personal clients to be as tax-efficient as possible. Whether helping finance teams or business owners Andrew’s local knowledge and wide experience of tax planning means that he can give comprehensive advice that is really joined up.

Andrew explains: “I have always worked in the area and since they opened their Gatwick office in 2015, I’ve become familiar with the fact that MHA Carpenter Box is a forward-thinking firm which enjoys a great reputation. Its large client base spans many sectors and the firm has a refreshing client-friendly approach to doing business. I am very much looking forward to having the time to build strong client relationships and before advising them on the best tax-efficient solutions as they grow and prosper.”

Andrew lives and grew up in East Grinstead. Outside of work he has recently put aside his passion for playing cricket and has turned his hand to playing golf – “very badly” he added. 

Late availability - exhibition space at Colonnade House, Worthing!

Colonade have unexpectedly had late cancellations for exhibitions that were due to be held in October and November this year for these dates: 

9-23rd October - main gallery only

6-20th November - both galleries

Colonnade House has a great reputation for showing a wide variety of work by artists and craftspeople and we have exhibition bookings well into 2018, so if you want to take advantage of this opportunity to exhibit in our town centre gallery - get in touch! 

We would also be interested in enquiries to run short-term or one-off day time or evening events such as book or project launches, fundraising events, networking sessions, training events, or just space to try out an idea ....  if there is something you'd like to run at Colonnade House please get in touch discuss your idea.

Tel: 01903 221142
Email: clare.halstead@adur-worthing.gov.uk