Worthing Journal

The Worthing Society Heritage Team is delighted to have been invited by Worthing West MP Dr Beccy Cooper to join the Worthing Lido Stakeholder Group together with representatives from the local businesses and leisure communities. Worthing’s MPs and the Borough Council are actively involved in attempting to secure funding for …

The Worthing Society Committee extend their very best wishes to members and readers for 2025 .The New Year brings challenges but I am confident we have a strong, knowledgeable Committee dedicated to protecting our unique heritage buildings and valuable green infrastructure. As Planning Consultees we shall continue commenting on forthcoming …

The Worthing Society Committee and members have told me that they feel it is important for the Council to establish a Tourist Office. Worthing has a great deal to offer both visitors and residents. We have a vibrant artistic scene plus a successful group of Theatres: The Connaught Theatre, Pavilion …

There will be challenges in the New Year . We shall need to ensure new developments such as Union Place’ complement their’ heritage neighbours.’ It is essential that we lobby for good design, scale and materials. The Committee will comment on the developments proposed in Worthing. An ongoing challenge will …

The Worthing Society Committee has a programme of priorities for the New Year. We shall continue our Membership Drive by increasing our presence at the Farmers Markets and continue reaching out to the community with our series of Heritage Talks and Walks.  These can unlock Worthing’s unique social history and …

The Worthing Society Committee extends seasons greetings to our loyal members and readers.  Thank you for your support during what has been a very busy year. I am pleased to report that we launched our updated Blue Plaque Trail leaflet for the town centre. This was made possible by a …

The Worthing Society Committee and members are deeply alarmed at the speed with which the present Council regime  appear to be  intending  to dismantle and diminish the role of the Mayor. Some changes have already taken place concerning the dress code which has heightened concerns. The Mayoral  robes, which  are  …

The Worthing Society Committee are working hard to protect our heritage. As Planning Consultees we are regularly  commenting on planning applications affecting our listed buildings and conservation areas.  We shall also monitor the suitability of plans  for the larger scheme in Union Place. Our green spaces are part of our …

I would like to introduce myself as the new Social Secretary for the Worthing Society. As a former Borough Councillor and Mayoress, I wanted to continue to promote Worthing’s rich heritage and social history, so that residents and visitors can continue to enjoy this legacy both now and in the future. My aim is …

Our Heritage Team  have been closely monitoring  and commenting on Planning Applications  affecting  our unique conservation areas. We contributed to the February Consultation for permanent regeneration of Montague Place. The Society commissioned an illustrative design   showing the re-introduction of trees for the central section reflecting the original historic garden layout. …

The Worthing Society recently held our 40th Annual General Meeting which is a tremendous achievement in the field of conservation. During this time the Society has saved many of the heritage buildings we enjoy today as part of Worthing’s legacy.  I was honoured to be elected as Chairman for another …