Southern Water will be carrying out works at the West End of the pedestrian for approximately 5 weeks starting June 2018.                                   

This work is part of improving the quality of bathing water in Worthing and will focus on a misconnected sewer pipe at 127 Montague Street. 

The Worthing Town Centre Initiative will ensure we put out some positive stories on Social Media encouraging people past the works so if you have anything you would like us to mention please let us know by emailing sharon@worthingtowncentre.co.uk                                                          

  

I have the contact details for the contractors so if you have any comments or concerns you would like me to pass on please let me know.

Don't forget any Town Centre business can join the Business Crime Reduction Partnership at no cost.  This gives access to the DISC app with an On-Line reporting facility to the Police for non urgent incidents.  The DISC app also provides crime reduction information and pictures of known offenders. 

Radio's are also available to members of the Business Crime Reduction scheme allowing communication with other businesses as well as the Rangers and Police when they are on Town Centre patrols.  Radio's cost just £22 + VAT per month.  

                                                                               

Currently the Rangers and Police are keeping an eye on the building recently vacated by Poundworld Extra as individuals have gained access to the roof and top levels of the building.  Contractors on site are aware of the issue and a letter has been sent to the Prudential who are the building owners informing them of the situation.  If you have any intelligence or information you think might be useful for the Police please let us know.    

  

Worthing Railway station have just joined the Business Crime Reduction Scheme and are very keen to help keep businesses informed of the travel movements of some of the Towns well known shoplifters.  

The Community Safety Team at the Council are delighted that the number sleeping on the streets of Worthing has been halved over the last few months which is a credit to the work of the Council, Worthing Churches Homeless Project and other groups involved with homelessness.  As we are coming into the summer months there is usually an increase in street drinking and the anti-social issues this brings.  Please ensure you report any street drinking issues to the Police on 101 or via the DISC app.  It is only your reports of incidents that will allow the Police to request additional powers to deal with anti-social issues relating to street drinking as they have to provide evidence to the courts.

If you want to find out more about business crime reduction initiatives or wish to join please contact Steve by email steve@worthingtowncentre.co.uk 

Here are some of the main events running during May and June.  Please note this is not an exhaustive list and more information on events can be found at www.worthingtowncentre.co.uk

 or  www.discoverworthing.uk

  Sat 19th May Bath Place Royal Street Market         

Sat / Sun 9th & 10th June Art, Craft Design Market 

Sat 16th June Children's Parade   

Sat 16th June Worthing Churches Big Busk  

Sat / Sun 16th / 17th June Rowing Regatta        

Sat / Sun 30th June & 1st July French Market  

The Worthing Town Centre Initiative will be funding some entertainment in Montague Place on the Saturdays in the summer to improve the ambience and attract shoppers into Worthing.