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Southern Water local authority meeting

A group of south east councils – including Arun District Council, which plays a key role in holding Southern Water accountable for water quality and infrastructure issues, has met with Emma Hardy, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Water and Flooding.

The Southern Water Local Authority Stakeholder Group was set up in the aftermath of a catalogue of issues including flooding, sewage seeping into people’s homes, gardens and roads, the ongoing problem of discharges into rivers and waterways and the inability to deal with additional development.

Set up by Wealden District Council, it includes representatives from more than 20 councils across the south east.

Follow this link to read Wealden District Council’s press release

Council honoured with Silver Award for Armed Services support

We are proud to have been awarded the prestigious Silver Award under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, recognising our outstanding commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community.

The Arun district is home to almost 165,000 residents, with 5.3% identifying as having served in the Armed Forces.

The council’s Armed Forces Champions play a vital role in connecting veterans with essential services, including safeguarding, housing, and cost-of-living support. Regular attendance at local veterans’ hubs ensures a strong, ongoing relationship with the community.

Read more here

New grant scheme launched to boost Littlehampton High Street

We have launched the Littlehampton Retail Start-Up Grant Scheme, a new initiative aimed at revitalising the town centre by supporting independent retailers to open in vacant units.

The scheme offers grants of up to £3,000 to help new retail businesses establish themselves in Littlehampton’s High Street, Beach Road, and Surrey Street.

Our goal is to reduce the number of empty shops, encourage diverse and sustainable retail offerings, and support local entrepreneurs in bringing fresh energy to the town.

Find out more here

BBQS and fires are not permitted on our beaches

Last week, significant damage was caused to West Beach’s protected area by a fire caused by a BBQ.

Luckily, the fire was spotted by a film crew who raised the alarm

We are calling on residents to help us share these messages:

Follow this link for more information

New temporary banking hub opens in Littlehampton

Cash Access UK, the organisation set up to protect access to cash across the UK, has opened a temporary home for the banking hub in the Fleming Room at Littlehampton Town Council.

Customers of all major banks can visit the hub any weekday between 9am-5pm to carry out regular cash transactions including cash withdrawals and deposits as well as checking balances or paying bills.

Additionally, the hub also offers a community banker service where customers can talk to their own bank in a private space about more complicated issues on the day their bank is in the hub.

Cash Access UK has confirmed it is working to secure a long-term home for the banking hub which will offer the same services.

Find out more about the hub here

Think green – live clean

We have launched the Think green – live clean campaign to help build a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future for us all.

Follow us on social media to see regular, practical tips to help us all reduce our carbon footprint and protect the beautiful Arun district.

Find out more here

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