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2 days ago
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Road junction could be replaced with 'pocket park'
A road junction could be closed and replaced with a "pocket park" as part of new plans to re-design a Sussex village's shopping area. Adur District Council has released plans for changes to Lancing in North Road, North Farm Road and Penstone Park aimed and making the area more pedestrian friendly. The changes would be funded through money from a partnership with West Sussex County Council, with work potentially beginning at the start of 2026 if approved. Councillor Becky Allinson, cabinet member for regeneration, said the plans aim to "revitalise the village" and make it greener and more accessible. The new park in the North Farm Road junction would include trees, planting and seating to "encourage people to spend time" outdoors. Also included in the plans are a new planting and seating area at the end of Penstone Park, with the entrance made one way and the road narrowed. West Sussex County Councillor Garry Wall, cabinet member for economy, said the scheme could be funded buy pooling money from business rates to "support delivery of a viable scheme". A consultation on the plans, which are available on the district council's website, will run until 27 July. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Parking charges introduced for motorcycles Council recognised for cycling and walking plans Adur District Council
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Lancing road junction could be closed for park, Adur Council says
A road junction could be closed and replaced with a "pocket park" as part of new plans to re-design a Sussex village's shopping District Council has released plans for changes to Lancing in North Road, North Farm Road and Penstone Park aimed and making the area more pedestrian changes would be funded through money from a partnership with West Sussex County Council, with work potentially beginning at the start of 2026 if Becky Allinson, cabinet member for regeneration, said the plans aim to "revitalise the village" and make it greener and more accessible. The new park in the North Farm Road junction would include trees, planting and seating to "encourage people to spend time" included in the plans are a new planting and seating area at the end of Penstone Park, with the entrance made one way and the road Sussex County Councillor Garry Wall, cabinet member for economy, said the scheme could be funded buy pooling money from business rates to "support delivery of a viable scheme".A consultation on the plans, which are available on the district council's website, will run until 27 July.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Road junction could be replaced with 'pocket park'
A road junction could be closed and replaced with a "pocket park" as part of new plans to re-design a Sussex village's shopping area. Adur District Council has released plans for changes to Lancing in North Road, North Farm Road and Penstone Park aimed and making the area more pedestrian friendly. The changes would be funded through money from a partnership with West Sussex County Council, with work potentially beginning at the start of 2026 if approved. Councillor Becky Allinson, cabinet member for regeneration, said the plans aim to "revitalise the village" and make it greener and more accessible. The new park in the North Farm Road junction would include trees, planting and seating to "encourage people to spend time" outdoors. Also included in the plans are a new planting and seating area at the end of Penstone Park, with the entrance made one way and the road narrowed. West Sussex County Councillor Garry Wall, cabinet member for economy, said the scheme could be funded buy pooling money from business rates to "support delivery of a viable scheme". A consultation on the plans, which are available on the district council's website, will run until 27 July. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Parking charges introduced for motorcycles Council recognised for cycling and walking plans Adur District Council
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
New Sussex tourism board aims to boost sector by £2.5bn
Tourism officials across Sussex are coming together to try and boost revenue in the sector by £2.5bn a year over the next East Sussex, Brighton and Hove and West Sussex Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) has appointment an advisory board to support the growth of the region's visitor tourism sector contributes £5bn annually to the region and supports more than 74,000 local jobs - which is 14% of all Roberts, interim chair of the advisory board, said: "Our collective ambition is to elevate Sussex as a leading destination, driving regenerative growth, celebrating our unique assets and ensuring the visitor economy benefits communities right across the region." The newly-appointed advisory board members include staff from Brighton Pier, South Downs National Park and private sector board members will join senior representatives from East Sussex County Council, Brighton and Hove City Council and West Sussex County Council, alongside two chief executives from local district and borough councils. Experience Sussex, VisitBrighton and a rotating representative from the LVEP's destination forum will also take part in Wall, lead cabinet member for economy and skills at West Sussex County Council, said: "It's a strong step towards our wider economic goals, positioning the region as a great place to live, work and invest, creating opportunities for residents and businesses alike." Despite welcoming the initiative, Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce CEO Christina Ewbank was concerned the board could swallow groups with a local focus."It needs to be certain that it spreads itself all across to Rye and up to Crowborough, taking in Eastbourne, and we mustn't lose what VisitEastbourne has achieved," she Ewbank added: "It just would be a shame to lose that identity."
