Adur & Worthing Councils have published their latest budget update for 2025-26, outlining strategies to overcome financial pressures and secure long-term stability.
The report emphasises their flexible and collaborative approach to navigating national challenges, which have become a persistent reality.
Adur District Council is focused on bridging a £754,000 funding gap, while Worthing Borough Council is tackling an almost £3 million shortfall as part of their commitment to maintaining vital services.
The councils are also rationalising their assets to ensure they are delivering the most value for money and maximising the benefit they bring to the community. This includes transferring sites to community groups to run and disposing of assets that are generating limited income - using the funds to invest in local projects that deliver long-term value to the community.
Contracts are being reviewed to ensure they are value for money, and fees and charges are being rebalanced so that non-essential services are sustainable by being fully funded by those who use them.
This isn’t just about balancing budgets—it’s about creating a new way of working that makes services better for residents, empowers staff, and ensures the councils can adapt to future challenges. By acting now, Adur & Worthing Councils are building a stronger, more sustainable future for everyone.
The report will be considered by Adur & Worthing Councils’ Joint Strategic Committee at its public meeting at the Gordon Room in Worthing Town Hall from 6.30pm on Tuesday 10th December. Residents are encouraged to come along, ask questions and share their thoughts.
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