Since 1984

Shoreham Society
A voice for Shoreham-by-Sea

The Shoreham Society is an independent voice for all who care about the town of Shoreham-by-Sea in West Sussex. Its remit covers planning, conservation, development, the local economy, environmental issues and general local interest.

Formed in 1984, the society is a registered charity. It is strictly non-political and free from commercial interests. It works for the conservation of Shoreham’s historic architecture and the enhancement of the town’s environment by encouraging an enlightened approach to planning.

It has positively influenced a number of important developments in the town, working with planners, developers and architects to achieve significant improvements to proposals. And through its conservation award scheme it gives public recognition for projects which improve the built environment.

 

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Shoreham Campaigns, News and Stories

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The Shoreham Society’s 40th Anniversary

This article by Gerard Rosenberg, Vice Chair of the Shoreham Society, first appeared in the May 2026 edition of Inside Shoreham and Southwick Magazine. We are reproducing it here for all the Members and Friends of the Shoreham Society, ahead of the Annual General Meeting taking place on Friday 15th May. The Shoreham Society is happy to track four very successful decades committed to the betterment of our lovely town. All those years ago, we carried on from the Shoreham Historic Society with the protection of many of our precious older buildings and stopping the proposed A27 by-pass being routed

Community

Apron Creative

This is a guest article by Lis Long, CEO of Apron Creative CIC. Lis will be the guest speaker at the Shoreham Society’s Annual General Meeting on Friday 15 May 2026. Apron Creative CIC helps local communities thrive by creating vibrant natural spaces where people can come together to learn skills, share experiences and grow food. Apron Community Garden Since opening the garden our activities have evolved and our learning and skills have developed. We’ve built an incredible team of volunteers, partnered with many local organisations, and grown more than just crops. We currently run a series of weekly community-focused,

Community

Shaping Adur & Worthing

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 Chichester and the Witterings or stop just after Bognor Regis? All the counties of West and East Sussex, Hampshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex and cities like Brighton & Hove, Portsmouth and Southampton were expecting a decision in March on the local government re-organisation proposals that

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40 Years of Change and Community

The Shoreham Society was formed in response to concerns over the lack of meaningful planning...

Friends of Old Shoreham – Two Years On

A guest article by the Friends of Old Shoreham about the progress they have made in the two years...

Capturing Old Shoreham

Capturing Old Shoreham: A landscape of time and connection Capturing Old Shoreham is a...

Adur In Action: A Portrait of Voluntary & Community Life
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Events Diary

Bungalow Town

Jul 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm –

Dr Geoffrey Mead will give a fascinating illustrated talk about the development of Bungalow Town, which got its name in the early 1900s, before the area it occupied became known today as Shoreham Beach.

Tree Action

Jun 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm –

Tree Action is a not-for-profit community interest company launched in 2019 that organises and raises funds for tree planting projects in schools, colleges or on public land. It aims to connect young people with the environment to support their mental well-being, give them the opportunity to learn about and care for trees, and make their own positive contributions to tackling climate change.

Protect and preserve Shoreham for future generations.

Sustainable Air & Climate

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Better Water Environment

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Water quality

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Supporting Energy Saving

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