Nightrider - Unlimited Evening Bus Travel Launch Event 

Stagecoach launched its nightrider ticket to celebrate the increased frequency of its evening services on the Coastliner and Pulse routes in Worthing. The nightrider ticket costs just £2 and can be used after 7pm throughout the evening in Worthing and across the South Coast. This is excellent news for the local economy and customers alike, who can enjoy reliable travel at a great price, leaving them more money to spend on a night out in Worthing. 

The official launch of Stagecoach South’s nightrider took place on 1 June on the prom, outside the Pavilion Theatre, where Gordon Frost, Operations Director, met The Mayor of Worthing. At the launch, the Mayor of Worthing, Cllr Sean McDonald, said: “I live in Durrington and have been using the Pulse to come into town for many years. Nightrider is fantastic news for Worthing residents and the night time economy, I fully support it.”

Stagecoach also announced that it had frozen fares at 2015 prices and, for the benefit of commuters, has scrapped peak return fares. This means it is now even cheaper to travel to work. Stagecoach hopes that these incentives will encourage people to leave the car at home. Recent national research revealed that commuters can already save an average of £90 a month by using the bus to travel to work and play! 

It is also much easier to plan your journey now because the new website, www.stagecoachbus.com, can tell you when the next bus is leaving from your chosen bus stop and gives you the fare for your journey.

Sharon Clarke, Worthing Town Centre Initiative said: “ It is great to hear about the enhancements to the evening bus service in Worthing as this will help to encourage people into the Town Centre for a night out. The news is really positive for the Town’s evening economy.”

Mark Turner, Commercial Director for Stagecoach South said: “These improvements are extremely exciting and if they prove popular, we will be extending the benefits to other Worthing bus routes.“ 

Photo: The Mayor of Worthing, Sean McDonald, Worthing Borough Councillors, Officers and the Stagecoach team attend the nightrider launch outside the Pavilion Theatre. 

On Tuesday 21st June 2016, at around 12 noon, over 200 war veterans from all over London, including Chelsea Pensioners - will be arriving at Worthing Pavilion Theatre for their annual trip to the town.

They will be arriving in style, in the time honoured tradition of being ferried into Worthing by 100  London black taxi drivers, all of whom have given their time for free, to transport these heroic passengers.  

This annual event, which has run every year since 1948, is organised by The London Taxi Benevolent Association for War Disabled.  They will be welcomed by the new Mayor and the Mayoress of the Borough of Worthing.

Councillor Sean McDonald, newly elected Mayor of Worthing Council adds “It is a time honoured tradition for the residents of Worthing to welcome these brave men and women every year to our town.  We are delighted that they enjoy Worthing so much, that they continue to visit us every year - this being their 68th visit!  Such was its success last year, we have again organised access for the taxis travelcade to drive straight through the town along Chapel Street.  It will certainly prove to be an impressive sight and I hope that all the veterans and their taxi drivers have an amazing day."

“It will be a huge privilege and honour to meet and welcome these veterans and the London Taxi Benevolent Association for War Disabled to Worthing. Both the Mayoress and I are very much looking forward to joining them at the Pavilion Theatre on Tuesday 21st June and to hear their stories.  Hopefully the weather will be kind on the day to allow the veterans to fully enjoy their time on Worthing's promenade.”

The taxis have been granted special permission to drive down Chapel Road, and then make their way to the Pavilion Theatre, at the foot of Worthing’s historic pier.  Here they will enjoy a lunch of fish & chips, entertainment and ice cream from a traditional ice cream van.

The 100 London black taxis will be parked along the promenade, outside the Pavilion Theatre during the days events.

South coast and Gatwick-based chartered accountants and tax advisers, Carpenter Box, has appointed Kira McKinney to the role of Marketing Manager, based at its Worthing office.  

Kira hails from America, having moved to the UK from Los Angeles in 2004 to study at the University of Edinburgh. She then joined international publishing and events company Informa in London, where she gained experience on a wide range of marketing projects in the Law division, including the publishing of the highly-respected Lloyds Law Reports.

Kira’s new role with Carpenter Box will cover all aspects of marketing and business development in support of the firm’s successful growth plans.  She comments: “This is an extremely exciting time to be joining such a forward-looking accountancy firm. I’ve already experienced how Carpenter Box is held in very high regard by its clients and other professionals. Over the years the firm seems to have built a distinctive personality and reputation for professional excellence based on developing close relationships. I’m really looking forward to spreading the news further afield.”

Carpenter Box operates out of offices in Worthing and Gatwick and has just been named Accounting Partner of the Year by Xero, a cloud accounting solution, building on its success at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards where it received the Professional Services Firm of the Year accolade last year. It has both national and international credentials being a member of MHA nationally and Baker Tilly International globally.

Kira lives in Hove and, outside of work, finds time to pursue numerous fundraising activities, including triathlons and half marathons for Breast Cancer Now and The Prince’s Trust. 

Business Information Drop-In

Wednesday 29^th June 2016 10am-1pm at Worthing Library

Staff from West Sussex Libraries’ Information Team will be in Worthing Library, Richmond Road, Worthing BN11 1HD between 10am and 1pm on Wed 29^th June 2016 to demonstrate some of the resources available. If you’re thinking about starting a small business, come and find the information you need to help you along your way.   

www.westsussex.gov.uk/bis

 Adur & Worthing Councils have just  been awarded the highest marks possible for their website, for the fourth consecutive year by Better Connected.

Better Connected assess local authorities’ online performances, evaluating a wide range of digital performance by local public service providers, covering websites, social media and customer portals, as well as take up, satisfaction and management.

They have found the Councils website to achieve the maximum 4 star rating, for the fourth year running.  Far out performing all other local authority websites in East and West Sussex and more importantly, offering our residents an efficient, clear and simple resource.

Councillor Neil Parkin, Leader of Adur District Council says “Congratulations to our digital team for achieving this award for the fourth year running.  The Councils’ website is one of our most important resources and this award reflects the open, efficient and effective dialogue we have with our residents.”

Councillor Daniel Humphreys Leader of Worthing Borough Council adds “This is excellent news and I am pleased that the hard work of the creative and committed staff have been recognised by Better Connected, again!  This is especially welcome as we continue to make strides with our other award winning work on new digital platforms, including a brand new phone system this summer.”

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Worthing and Adur Chamber of Commerce enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes tour at Shoreham Port
Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce actively represents the business community on a local, regional and strategic level. They are a vibrant and fast growing chamber encouraging businesses to work together for mutual success. The Chamber champions local industry to secure future investment and growth in our towns.

As part of the Chamber’s busy summer schedule of events Shoreham Port were delighted to offer members a complimentary presentation and boat tour yesterday evening. After an insightful presentation from Sara Bassett, Finance Director and Deputy Chief Executive at Shoreham Port, the group boarded touring boat ‘Rossann’ for a trip down the canal.

Tim Hague, property Manager at Shoreham Port took to the microphone and delivered running commentary throughout the tour.

One Chamber member commented “I really enjoyed the whole evening from upstairs in Nautilus House with the food and talk until sailing off and listening to Tim telling us, so professionally, about everything we saw. It was very interesting.”

Damian Pulford from Sussex Transport added “The Port has always been a bit of a local enigma, so it’s nice to fully comprehend what they do and how it all works. This type of business “open day” works well for me!”

Tina Tilley, CEO Worthing and Adur Chamber of Commerce commented “Thank you is a poor statement for what must be one of the best events we have held for the Chamber of Commerce.

The welcome and standard of the event set the port tour up wonderfully for what was the highlight of the boat tour. This was an eye opener to all who attended to see the amount of commercial importance the port has to our area.”

Sara Bassett added “Thank you to all who attended our presentation and boat tour yesterday. We had a fantastic evening and thoroughly enjoyed showing members of the Chamber around the Port and answering any questions they had. We are proud to be members of the Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce and look forward to meeting new and existing members at future events.”

Over 50 members of the local business community joined Worthing and Adur Chamber, Tim Loughton and Sir Peter Bottomley last week at Worthing Golf Club to debate being in or Out of the EU.