How far along the coast should a new Unitary Authority comprising Adur extend? That is one of the questions that Steve Reed, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government posed on 25 March in his statement about local government reorganisation. Should it go as far as the boundary with Hampshire and include …...

Just when we thought it was all done and dusted – the future of Adur District Council being to merge into one big Unitary Authority with Worthing, Arun and Chichester – another option has popped up for us to think about. As you may recall it was announced two months ago that Adur had thrown …...

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 …...

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...

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...

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 …...

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...

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 …...

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....