As part of ongoing research into the local economy the Coast to Capital LEP is issuing a call for evidence on the Low Carbon and Environmental Goods and Services (LCEGS) sector. This sector has been identified as being important for future economics and jobs growth, as well as being key to meeting the UK’s commitments to reduce CO₂ emissions, increasing energy efficiency, and increasing the use of renewable energy.
 
To help Coast to Capital LEP further support the local economy and businesses and to help the UK meet its environmental obligations evidence is needed detailing the key opportunities and issues, companies and projects, and skills needs in the local LCEGS sector. We are inviting local businesses, organisations, and industry experts to take part in a short survey that explores these questions.
 
It would be a great help if you share this with colleagues, partners, and businesses in your network.
 
The survey will remain open until the 13^th of May.
 
To contribute to the evidence please follow this link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/PHXZGCP
 
Alternatively you can find a word version of the survey here and send your replies to Jamie.watson@coast2capital.org.uk.
 

Cloud Technology Solutions (CTS) is coming to ShorehambySea on Thursday the 12th of May, as part of the ‘Digital Transformation Roadshow’. This is an opportunity for businesses of any size to experience using Google Apps for Work and to try some of the latest cloud enabled technology and hardware. Organisations are achieving up to £3m in savings by moving to the Google Apps platform. So what can the Roadshow do for your business? Offer new working practices, inspire staff and ultimately save money.

CTS will host live workshops as well as offering on the spot advice from members of the Google UK office. These sessions will be supported by the latest in Cloud compatible technology from ASUS with both Chromebooks and tablets available onboard, alongside the latest in video conferencing facilities.Businesses moving to the Cloud is inevitable and we can demonstrate how simple the transition can be.. Google's popular web applications including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Hangouts,

Google Calendar, and Google Docs are a must for any business. Paul Brewer Director for Digital & Resources at Adur and Worthing Councils explained that,“Research has shown that Google for Work boosts staff productivity by around 2 hours per week per person.”

This increase in output hasn’t just been discovered by Adur and Worthing. Many of the UK’s top brands have moved to using Google within their businesses including RSPCA, Majestic Wines, The Guardian, Roadchef, Eventbrite and many more. Tonino Ciuffini, Head of Information Assets at Warwickshire County Council, stated that with Google

Apps for Work, the council is:

● Saving time by working together using the collaboration tools

● Freeing up office space

● Saving on transport costs with Google Hangouts

● Making working simpler by being able to login wherever you are

● Saving on IT maintenance and hardware costs

So come and see how moving to Google for work could help revolutionise the way you work and significantly reduce your business costs.

Fill in a signup form today, email googlebus@cloudsolutions.co.uk or call 0161 871 0330 to reserve a place and change your business.

Cost : FREE

Time : 9:00am – 5:00pm

Venue : The Shoreham Centre, 2 Pond Rd, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WU

About Cloud Technology Solutions:

CTS are a Google Premier Partner and leading provider of Google and Google Apps solutions that help organisations large and small become more agile while reducing costs. They are trusted by many of the world’s most well known organisations to help them move their business to the cloud. They deliver a complete range of services that help organisations to take full advantage of the Google Apps cloud environment, including: Google Apps Migration, Google Apps Adoption, Google Apps Integration, Google Apps Development, Enterprise Support & Management.

Cloud Technology Solutions Ltd, Lowry House, 17 Marble Street, Manchester, M2 3AW.

Tel: +44 (0)161 871 0330; email: marketing @cloudsolutions.co.uk Web: www.cloudsolutions.co.uk

On June 30th 1916, during World War 1, the Sussex Southdown Brigade lost 366 young men and officers in the Battle of Boar’s Head in Richebourg, Northern France,  known as the ‘the day Sussex died’.  

The relationship that has endured between these two towns for the past 100 years, is to be further celebrated with a series of major joint events later this year.

Mayor of Worthing, Councillor Michael Donin, this month welcomed the Deputy Mayor of Richebourg (France) Guy Warein and Anne Moitel, from the French Tourism office who met with local Councillors, Friends of Broadwater Cemetery and Council officers, to discuss plans for an exhibition and other events in Worthing and Richebourgh, marking this 100 Year anniversary..

The meeting followed a visit to Broadwater Cemetery to visit the grave of past Mayor Ellen Chapman, who, alongside the residents of Worthing, raised thousands of pounds at the end of World War 1, for the people of Richebourg whose small town was destroyed by the war.

Worthing’s efforts 100 years ago are still recognised with an official ceremony in the French town, every year.

Pictured from left to right; Deputy Mayor of Richebourg Guy Warein and Worthing Mayor Councillor Michael Donin exchanging gifts.

Adur & Worthing Councils Parks Refurbishment programme has just announced that the popular Gallops Park Play area, Vale Drive, Worthing, will benefit from a £103,900 refurbishment this summer.

The Council’s Parks department have conducted a lengthy public consultation process, including pupils from the local Vale School.  Also, Findon Valley Residents Association (FVRA)and local Ward Councillors.

The plan (illustration attached) was the overriding favourite of all consulted, young and old.  The Council's hope to complete the installation to coincide with the school summer holidays, late July 2016.

These improvements are funded by a £103,900 budget provision from the 2015/16 Capital Investment Programme, which includes £30,000 from S106 funds.

Andy Edwards, Adur & Worthing Councils Head of Environment adds “We are very proud of the recent refurbishment work we have been able to undertake over the Adur & Worthing district in the past twelve months.  Including this latest project, we have invested just under £334,000 so far in new play area facilities and I am delighted we are able to announce these exciting plans for The Gallops.

The consultation process with the FVRA, and of course the pupils at Vale School, were key to realising this project.  Their input and enthusiasm has been a real driving force and a pleasure to observe.  

With recent figures claiming that children now average just one hour a day play out of the home, we are confident that The Gallops, along with all our other recent play area refurbishments, will buck this trend, making Adur & Worthing the place to work, rest and play!”

Ann Graville - Content Marketing Officer, Adur & Worthing Councils - 07850 760040

Voluntary and community groups across the Adur District are being invited to apply to the 2016-17 Community Grants fund, which supports great ideas from the community.

The Community Grants fund exists to support existing projects, or aid the startup of new projects which focus on any one of five key priorities:

●       Promoting health & wellbeing in the local community

●       Promoting community involvement and volunteering opportunities

●      Targeting inequalities and deprivation

●       Increasing partnership working between organisations and

●       Promoting the regeneration of the district

Adur District Council support local groups through community funding, up to £5,000 for  projects that meet the required criteria and are finally selected. This is a valuable resource for voluntary and charitable groups in the Adur district to access funding.

More information about the eligibility criteria and application guidance notes is available online - http://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/adur-community-grants/

Other groups in Adur who have benefited from these grants include, Company Paradiso, Shawn Brown Boxing, Independent Lives - Voice for Disability, Hove & Adur Sea Cadets and Southwick Cricket Club.  

Applications for round one of Community Adur Grants are being accepted up until 5.00pm on Monday 30th May 2016.  If you have an idea for a project that you would like to discuss  please contact the Communities Team at Adur District Council on 01273 263311 or communities@adur-worthing.gov.uk

South Coast and Gatwick-based chartered accountants and chartered tax advisers, Carpenter Box, has appointed Maurice Frost to the role of Departmental Director in the Business Services Group to help build on the already successful growth of the firm’s Gatwick office.

Throughout his 26 years as a partner at an accountancy firm in Crawley, Maurice has gained vast experience of undertaking audits and of advising owner-managed businesses. During his career Maurice has also worked for one of the UK’s top five accountancy firms and his technical ability has been put to good practical use during a stint as a Financial Controller for a company within the care industry.

Carpenter Box opened its Gatwick office in June 2015 and has been welcomed into the business community to the point that it is now accelerating its plans for growth, to meet the demand for its services. Maurice will be focusing on owner-managed businesses of all sizes helping to increase their profitability and improve their tax efficiency.

He commented: “I am delighted to be appointed Department Director in an award-winning firm with such an excellent reputation as Carpenter Box. I have lived in Crawley from my youngest days and have played a part in the growth and development of the area over many years. I am well established in the business community, so I believe that I am in a good position to help the firm with its ambitious growth strategy and I relish the opportunity to be part of that journey.”

Outside of work, Maurice and his wife are to be found supporting the burgeoning sporting exploits of their teenage son.  Maurice plays drums and is also a Harlequins Rugby supporter.    

Just one week to go until the Local & PCC Elections on Thursday 5th May 2016

The local elections for Adur District Council, Worthing Borough Council, Lancing Parish Council, and the Police & Crime Commissioner elections on Thursday 5th May are just one week away.

Polling stations across the area will be open from 7.00am till 10.00pm, for voting.  All the information needed about the Elections and your nearest Polling Station can be found on the Adur & Worthing Councils website.

http://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/elections-and-voting/upcoming-elections/

Or by calling the Councils Electoral Services team directly on 01903 221014.  The Electoral Services team can also be emailed at elections@adur-worthing.gov.uk.

Counting will begin at 6.30am on Friday 6th May, with results being announced on the Adur & Worthing website, Facebook and Twitter page, all later on the same day, as and when they are declared. 

The award winning Highdown Gardens in Worthing has launched a public consultation to support a major Lottery funding bid, for improvements to the visitor experience and to include an Education & Resource Centre within its grounds.  

The focus of these much needed improvements will be to enhance visitors experience and to further educate about the Garden and  its rich horticultural history. Also, to safeguard the Garden and National Plant Collection for future generations to come.

There are no plans to disrupt the quiet enjoyment of the Gardens  but add to the visitor experience with the introduction of a discreetly placed Education & Resource Centre. The bid will also look to make upgrades to other areas of infrastructure such as footpaths, watering systems and cold frames, to train volunteers to lead garden tours and begin a dedicated propagation program of the National Collection of plant introductions of Sir Fredrick Stern.

To achieve this, Highdown Gardens intend to apply to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to finance this four-year project.  

Worthing Borough Council, who manage the Gardens, are seeking views from their local residents regarding the proposals for this important historical asset and ask that as many members of the public as possible  lend their support to the HLF funding bid by completing a short survey.

This initial consultation runs until Friday 13th May 2016 and full details can be found on the Highdown Gardens website. 

Worthing Borough Council are intending to submit the first round bid in September 2016 with the whole bidding process taking two years to complete.