Purpose

The Worthing Growth Programme (2017)
identified a Worthing Public Realm Improvements programme in
Worthing town centre to support the revival of the local economy by
improving the quality and accessibility of public areas connecting
Worthing station, the town centre and
the seafront.  Public consultation on
the proposed scheme was undertaken in April 2021.
 
The Cabinet Member for Support Services and
Economic Development endorsed progression of the scheme in April
2023 (Ref:
SSED05 22-23).
 
 

Decision

The Director Place of Services has agreed the
award of a contract to the value of £1,492,377.02 to
Landbuild Ltd for the construction of the Worthing Railway Approach
public realm scheme as set out in the report. The construction is
to commence in February 2024 with anticipated completion by
November 2024.