Update on Local Government Reorganisation
Adur District Council has just taken a big decision that may profoundly affect the future of local government in and around Shoreham for many years to come. At a full Council meeting on 23 September it agreed a proposal on the reorganisation of local government to be submitted a few days later to the government’s …...
Devolution – the Options for Adur
The Shoreham Society convened the first public meeting in Shoreham on the devolution proposals for Sussex. In Sussex, the political landscape is about to change. Next year, Sussex will elect its first Mayor, with devolved powers over key policy areas such as transport, health and housing. The following year will see the gradual...
Devolution – Have Your Say
The Shoreham Society and Adur District Council are very keen for residents of Shoreham to be informed about devolution, to discuss it with other residents and to express your considered views to local councillors. Ultimately, it is your elected district councillors who will influence the shape that devolution eventually takes in...
Vacancies for Volunteers
There are some roles available to help out with Shoreham Society activities which you may like to volunteer for. If you are interested in any of them or would like to know more just send an email to info@shorehamsociety.org.uk stating which one(s) and we’ll get back to you. The Event Co-ordinator role entails becoming a …...
Echoes of Old Shoreham
Beginning in March and continuing until August sound artist Simon James will be running listening workshops in Shoreham’s ‘northern territory’. “Echoes of Old Shoreham” is a community sound art project that captures and celebrates the rich sonic landscape and cultural heritage of Old Shoreham. This...
Sussex Devolution
What is the “Devolution Revolution?” Tucked away in the manifesto of the winning party in the July 2024 General Election was a statement that most of us would probably have been completely unaware of at the time… “We will transfer power out of Westminster, and into our communities, with landmark devolution legislation …...
Shoreham Survey 2025 Report
Here is the final 12-page report of the 2025 survey of Shoreham residents which the Shoreham Society conducts every five years. Read the Report The original survey questions are available to read here....
Help Save Shoreham’s Youth Centre
A guest article by Cat Vizor, Chief Officer of ESTEEM on the background to the Shoreham Society talk on 18 October 2024. I’ve got some exciting news to share with you today! On Friday, 18th October 2024, at the Shoreham Society meeting, we’re going to be talking about something very close to my heart—and, I …...
The Friends of Old Shoreham
Taking a fresh perspective When we think of Shoreham, most of us probably picture the streets and river around St Mary de Haura and along the High Street. It’s not surprising as that is what appears on most maps around the town and online. We are told it’s the historic heart of the town, and …...
Shoreham by Sea (A Poem)
A guest poem by local author and poet, Dick Dixon SHOREHAM BY SEA Shoreham by Sea, ohShoreham by Sea –Its glory, its beauty,Are wondrous to see. Not always raining,Not always cold –The south’s microclimateIs simply pure gold. The locals are friendly,When filled with strong ale,And always help strangersIf they’re caught in...
