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Pollinator event creates a buzz

More than 200 people tuned in to learn about the importance of pollinators at an event last week (Thursday 18 February).

Need help completing the census?

Help completing the 2021 Census is available at West Sussex Libraries.

Partial demolition work starts soon at County Buildings, Crawley

DDS Demolition Limited is due to start demolition works to partially demolish County Buildings in Crawley.

Health leaders urge residents to play their part in lockdown exit

Smoke alarm advice following house fire

Early Help Redesign consultation approved

Warning after log burner sparks house fire

Scrutiny committee to discuss consultation on proposals to improve mental health services

The outcome of public consultation on proposals to improve mental health services for adults and older people in West Sussex will be discussed by the council’s Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee (HASC) next week.

Essential resurfacing starts soon on two busy Worthing roads

"The new surfaces will be smoother, which will reduce road noise, and be more resilient to potholes"

New booking system trial proposed for five Household Waste Recycling Sites

West Sussex County Council is considering a trial of a booking system at five sites across West Sussex.

Government praise for council’s improvement journey

West Sussex County Council has been praised for making “significant progress”

Our Council Plan agreed as final budget and investment programme also confirmed

Additional day-to-day funding for adults and children’s social care, an extra £12m investment in highways, and £10m to address the challenges of climate change are just some of the budget proposals which have been confirmed by West Sussex County Council.

Hard-working Youth Cabinet up for national award

Improvements for pedestrians and energy efficiency with an upgraded pedestrian crossing

Digital training sessions on the rise: extra workshops added in council’s Recover and Rise programme

“It’s been very positive to see the success of these workshops, which have been designed to respond to what businesses are telling us they need"

Coming to a screen near you… season two of West Sussex Unwrapped

Stay safe online

Misinformation, dating scams and fake news are just some of the dangers West Sussex residents are facing on the internet.

Regeneration plans for former highways depot

Plans for a new retail park in Horsham, featuring a discount food store, a DIY shop and garden centre, a drive through take-away restaurant, and a coffee shop, have been put forward by West Sussex County Council

Helping Hoodies top 1250 orders to support The Fire Fighters Charity

On course to complete more than £19million worth of road and footway improvements by April

County’s budget and Our Council Plan to go to Full Council for final approval

A plan which sets out what the County Council should focus on in the future, a five-year capital investment programme, and the day-to-day budget for the coming year could be agreed by West Sussex County Councillors next week.

Council to provide 14,000 children with a £20 school holiday voucher

West Sussex County Council is providing supermarket vouchers for every child who is eligible for Free School Meals over the February half-term.

New fire training centre and fire station approved by planners