SUNNY WORTHING
NEWS

APRIL 2018

Welcome to the Town Centre eNewsletter 

Keep up to date on what is happening in Worthing Town Centre

Highlights in this newsletter
  • Fireworks confirmed for 5th November 
  • Independents Day
  • Business Crime Reduction advice
  • Free Training on Food Hygiene inspections
  • Strategy Day give us your thoughts !
  • Events update
 

  
FIREWORKS
NOVEMBER 5TH 2018
 
The Worthing Town Centre Initiative are delighted to announce that we will be funding the Fireworks for the Lions event on 5th November.  We know that this is a great evening for the town and attracts thousands into Worthing.
 
For 2018 there are some changes to the event.  The Tide of Light parade will be held on Saturday 27th October in Beach House Park as a stand alone event. The Fireworks from the Pier will take place on Monday 5th November when the fair and stalls will be along the seafront.
 
This year Fireworks Night is a Monday which is normally a quiet night for restaurants so hopefully the TCI investment in a fantastic Fireworks Display will fill those tables.  There is also an opportunity for shops to stay open later to take advantage of the crowds.  Paul O'Brien from I Love Candy tells us that this is his busiest day of the year so its worth considering an extended trading day.
 
We will keep you updated as the plans for November 5th develop but this event will be going ahead now the TCI have agreed to fund the Fireworks.
   

INDEPENDENTS DAY

The Worthing Town Centre Initiative will be holding an Independents Day on Sunday 12th August to celebrate the wonderful independent shopping offer in the Town.
    
Letters have been sent to all independent businesses offering a FREE place at this event.  If you haven't received a letter, or haven't responded yet, then let us know you would like to attend  by emailing :-
 
The Worthing Town Centre Initiative will set up marquees and tables in Montague Street so all you will need to do is bring products to sell or information to promote your business.        
 
This will be a wonderful way of telling new customers about your business and will cost nothing to take part ! 
 

   
OVERNIGHT BREAK INS

The town is experiencing a high level of break ins that are taking place in the early hours of the morning and targeting small businesses around the Town Centre.  The perpetrators are looking for cash; and don't usually take any stock or other items. 

The Police are aware and have some leads they are following but we ask all businesses to take precautions !
 
Some simple things that you can do to stop your business being targeted are as follows :-
  • Ensure cash registers, cash boxes and charity boxes can't be seen through the windows at night.
  • Don't keep cash on the premises overnight and display notices accordingly
  • Consider CCTV camera's, even dummy cameras can be a deterrent
If you do have any suspicious activity around your premises please ensure you report it to the Police.   Worthing Borough Council and the Police have just announced they are investing to upgrade all of the Towns CCTV cameras which will provide improved night vision images.  
 
Please remember Town Centre Businesses can join the Business Crime Reduction Partnership at no cost and this will give you access to the photo gallery of active offenders and the ability to report directly to the Police rather than using 101.  If you want to find out more please contact Steve by email steve@worthingtowncentre.co.uk 



FOOD HYGIENE RATINGS
FREE WEB BASED TRAINING

Paula Mitton who used to work as a food safety officer and Team Leader for Adur and Worthing Councils will be offering some tips on the things that food safety inspectors look for during inspection.  This information could influence the final Food Hygiene Rating and will also provide guidance on how to best to use the Safeguards.   There will be an opportunity to discuss the information and ask  questions as well. 
 
The webinars, web based training, can be viewed on a mobile phone by downloading the free Zoom app as well as on a desktop computer. 
 
Please register to guarantee a place:
 
 
 
The links direct to the webinars are below:
 
 



CAN YOU HELP ?  
   
Reuben Miller is currently working towards his masters degree and is looking at the Business Improvement District and its impact on Worthing Town Centre.  

Reuben has a short survey and would really appreciate if businesses could take 5 minutes to answer the questions to help him evaluate the BID.

Please click on the link below :- 



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STRATEGY DAY 
   
The Worthing Town Centre Initiative Committee are holding a strategy day to look at the priorities for the Town Centre over the next 18-24 months.  The meeting on 24th April will look at what the TCI are doing now, what needs to be done and how we can achieve this ! 
 
If you have any thoughts on what needs to be done to improve the Town Centre or have any comments you would like the committee to consider then please email
 
 

ROYAL WEDDING  
SAT MAY 19TH 
   
There will be a "Right Royal Street Event" in Bath Place to celebrate the Royal Wedding.  
 
The event will have a British theme with entertainment, stalls and more ....  

 

The Worthing Town Centre Initiative
12 The Steyne
Worthing
West Sussex BN11 3DS

Telephone 01903 203252