Dom Ford - Councillor for Adur and Worthing (Northbrook Ward)

Councillor Dom Ford

Labour Northbrook Ward

Email: dom.ford@worthing.gov.uk

Council: Adur and Worthing

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Worthing Council (Committee Member) Joint Overview & Scrutiny Committee Joint Audit and Governance Committee (Worthing Member) Worthing Planning Committee Joint Strategic Committee (Worthing Member) Worthing Cabinet

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

51 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Worthing Council Committee Member

Worthing Council - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 6.30 pm

December 16, 2025
Joint Strategic Committee Worthing Member

Joint Strategic Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm

December 09, 2025
Joint Audit and Governance Committee Worthing Member

Joint Audit and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 6.30 pm

November 18, 2025
Joint Strategic Committee Worthing Member

Joint Strategic Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 6.30 pm

November 12, 2025
Worthing Council Committee Member

Worthing Council - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm

October 21, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

57 decisions · Page 2 of 12

A Vision for Nature in Adur & Worthing

From: Joint Strategic Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 09, 2025

...the Joint Strategic Committee of Adur and Worthing approved recommendations for A Vision for Nature in Adur & Worthing, including adopting the vision as a guiding document, formally adopting a Pesticides Policy, reviewing the Trees for Streets program, noting ongoing support for Adur River restoration, and supporting project funding for Adur SSSI signage and educational materials.

Recommendations Approved

Future of the former Caravan Club site, Titnore Way (West Durrington)

From: Joint Strategic Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 09, 2025

...to approve the disposal of the former Caravan Club site on Titnore Way to the preferred bidder, subject to planning permission, for the sum and heads of terms outlined in the exempt appendix, and to delegate authority to the Assistant Director for Place and Economy to finalize the sale agreement and instruct legal documentation.

For Determination

Financial Strategy and Budget Update 2026/2027

From: Joint Strategic Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 09, 2025

...to approve the recommendations within the Financial Strategy and Budget Update 2026/2027 report, including noting the working 5-year financial forecasts.

Recommendations Approved

Strategic Property Investment Fund in-year update 25/26

From: Joint Strategic Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 09, 2025

...to note the mid-financial year performance and management of the Strategic Property Investment Fund portfolio against the approved strategy, to note that a Commercial Property Investment Strategy Report will be brought before Members in early 2026 for review and updating, and to make any mid-year recommendations to Officers on performance and management of the fund arising from the report.

Recommendations Approved

Submission of Local Government Reorganisation Proposal

From: Joint Strategic Committee - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 24, 2025

... to submit a Local Government Reorganisation Proposal to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, with Option B2 as the preferred option for Adur and Worthing Councils, and to create a cross-party member working group to review and scope options for community governance.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 51

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 57