Images of Special Neighbourhood Characteristics Cherished Views A group board for all members of the Shoreham Beach Neighbourhood Forum to share their most cherished views. Send your photos to shorehambeachforum@gmail.com ​ We will publish the best images in our Neighbourhood Plan to convey the unique character of this place and what makes it special. Vote ♡ Vote for the photos that you want to be published in the neighbourhood plan. Just hover over an image you like and click on the heart icon to vote. Neighbourhood Character Maps Issues Issues vote Cherished Views vote Aspirations vote Vote for important issues Vote for opportunities

SBNF Winter 2019 Update for Beach News We publish updates about the progress of the Neighbourhood Plan in every edition of Beach News. Here's a copy of the latest update from our chairman: Adur District Council planners considered the latest draft Plan [Version 4] during the Summer months. In September, we received their comments that will be digested and clarified as soon as possible. During September, the Forum apologised to its members after offering insufficient notice of its proposed AGM that resulted in its postponement. The Chair and officers wish to confirm their commitment to combining the Forum’s final HAVE YOUR SAY DAY with – if possible - its AGM. The Forum will be completing its five year lifespan at about the time this issue of Beach News is delivered and, therefore, will need to apply for redesignation to complete its tasks . Redesignation will be sought and when granted new funding will be required to complete our work prior to a referendum. There have been some changes in Forum officers and their activities. The Vice-Chair stepped down to address Community Engagement, a post the Forum has been unable to fill for over two years. The Executive Committee much regrets the resignation of Green Working Group Leader, Stella Filmer, and will miss her considered input and work ethic on the Forum’s behalf. These vacant positions will need to be filled as soon as possible in the run-up to redesignation, inspection and referendum. The Forum considered its position regarding the planning application for the redevelopment of the Beach Green toilet block. We are not entitled - by way of our constitution - to comment on planning applications. Nevertheless, officers and working group members have been encouraged to recognise that Boxpark - the scheme’s applicant - has acknowledged and applied the principles of the Forum’s draft design code within their submission. The Executive committee will be convening regularly before Christmas to: Address ADC’s comments on V.4. Apply for redesignation. Engage with the Council to explore financial support noting the redesignation requirement. Re-engage with the community & its stakeholders. Seek to fill our vacancies . All Forum officers and volunteers want to wish all Beach residents a very Happy Christmas and prosperous 2020 and thank them for their continued support and patience. Dave Collins Chair of Shoreham Beach Neighbourhood Forum #BeachGreen #Press

USEFUL LINKS & RESOURCES Local businesses, community groups and urban planning information Planning Sustainability Community Facilities Regeneration Transport & Movement FAQs Adur Local Plan The Neighbourhood Plan MUST comply with this Council Plan See Council Plan My Community A simple guide to neighbourhood plans and the legal process by Locality mycommunity.org.uk Map of Neighbourhood Plans in the UK A map, status and links to approximately 1,680 existing neighbourhood plans in the UK. neighbourhoodplanner.co.uk/map Example of a Neighbourhood Plan: Poole Quays Vision, aims, objectives and planning policies for a smiliar area poolequaysforum.co.uk West Sussex Statistics Download reports providing a range of statistics and information about the county of West Sussex. Get the facts Adur Council Planning Applications View planning applications UK Planning Portal Planning and building regulations resource for England and Wales planningportal.gov.uk Shoreham Beach Resident's Association SBRA aims to serve the interests of our residents - young and old, and from all walks of life. They produce a full-colour magazine three times a year, giving regular updates about Beach life. shorehambeachra.co.uk Harbour Regeneration A harbour-wide Joint Area Action Plan shorehamharbour.com Adur Outdoor Activities Centre Support Group a 'community response' to the future of the centre Join AOAC Facebook group The Harbour Club Private members social club built by the community in 1966 www.theharbourclub.org Our Youtube Video Channel A collection of videos about Shoreham-by-sea and the Neighbourhood Planning process Watch videos Please reload More Resources Click on a theme to view maps and resources for each of the big issues in our area. Green Neighbourhood Community Facilities Development & Regeneration Transport & Movement Community Engagement

The Emerging Neighbourhood Plan Drafts Previous Drafts Latest Revision Plan Status Maps Aspirations Guidance Previous Vision Shoreham Beach will maintain and enhance its eclectic character through a balance between innovative, high-quality, neighbourly development and conservation, which meets the needs of both residents and visitors, ensuring that the neighbourhood thrives as a place to live, work and enjoy a range of community and leisure activities. ​ Shoreham Beach will be a quiet, low emission neighbourhood with the flexibility to accommodate visitors during peak seasons. The flow of people on and off the beach will be safe and smooth. Young and old can choose to travel locally without relying on the car. ​ See Policy Archive > Revised Vision (after consultation) Shoreham Beach aims to maintain and enhance its unique character through responsible development, innovative architecture and the conservation of nature and heritage. A special place to live, work, relax, and enjoy community and leisure activities. It is desired that Shoreham Beach will be a peaceful, low emission neighbourhood with the flexibility to welcome and accommodate visitors during peak seasons. The flow of people on and off the beach will be safe and smooth. Young and old can choose to travel locally without relying on the car. It will be easy to choose active transport to maintain a healthy lifestyle during our daily commute - helping us to be more able in later life. ​ See the latest version of the Plan > Aspirations Gallery Submit your photos Archive An archive folder containing all drafts will load below. Scroll down to see more... Archive Read Feedback ​ About the green group / join Evidence First Draft Policies (2016) ​ Sustainability - Designation of five Local Green Spaces (LGS) - Improve landscaping (advice and database of suitable native vegetation) - Renewable Energy ​ ​ Regeneration & Development (D) - Require a minimum level of information for a valid planning application - Neighbourhood Design Review Panel - Encourage developers to exceed the minimum standards of the building regulations - Establish a multi-use activities area as a component of the use of Beach Green - Identify possible sites for a new school building on the Beach Read Feedback ​ More details/ Join this group ​ See residents' comments and suggestions a map Community Facilities (CF) - School provision - Multi-Use Games Area on Beach Green (north-east corner) - Improve pedestrian access and provision of activities at Adur Rec - Establish an indoor community centre at Beach Green Read Feedback ​ Young People Survey 2017 ​ More details/ Join this group ​ 'What if" Independent Report Transport & Movement (T) - Reduce peak time congestion - Improve connections to the east - Enhance the appearance and community benefit of car parks - Local strategy for electric vehicle infrastructure (to improve air quality, support community energy and boost local trade) - Encourage collaborative consumption (shared community car club, car pooling, car sharing) ​ ​ ​ Read Feedback ​ More details/ Join this group ​ See poster ​ See residents' comments and suggestions on a map How we chose the key issues: We originally conducted a Character Study of the neighbourhood and a household survey . This information has been combined with multiple face-to-face and online discussions, workshops, polls and data from other sources (such as the Census and ONS projections) to create the most accurate data possible - to reflect the characteristics of all residents. See our community engagement factsheet . We formed working groups to address each of the key issues . These working groups have reviewed the Have Your Say Day Draft Policy Feedback, plus online feedback and "What if" feedback about AECOM's 'What if" options and are working on the next revision . ​ We are obliged to follow a specific process and must meet Basic Conditions specified by law. See our Frequently Asked Questions page for more details. DRAFT Spread the word:

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THE PROJECT A Neighbourhood Plan to help shape development for the next 15 years WHO ARE WE The Shoreham Beach Neighbourhood Forum (SBNF) is a community-led group of residents, business, community groups and stakeholders. It is free and open to anyone who lives or works on the beach. Together, we are developing a Neighbourhood Plan. You can join here: www.shorehambeachforum.com/members . Our Constitution > How to Get Involved > WHAT IS A NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN If adopted by public referendum, the Shoreham Beach plan will: Set out a vision showcasing how local people would like Marine Ward to look in the next 15 years Be a legally enforceable blueprint that complements Government policies and the draft Local Plan and sets design standards to help ensure sympathetic and sustainable development Act as a planners' reference book for use during determination of planning applications Tackle a wide range of issues: housing, education and health provision employment, heritage conservation, transport, recreation and leisure. Local people will decide its scope and remit For more information on neighbourhood plans, please watch the video or read our FAQs . ​ ​ Planning Guides > Frequently Asked Questions > About WHAT WE'VE BEEN DOING We held our inaugural meeting in July 2014, formed a constitution and began the formal process to create the plan. In 2015 we studied the special characteristics of our neighbourhood and conducted a Household Survey - your chance to have your say about major issues in our community. Paper surveys were delivered to every household and it was also made available online. We have also held several open days, formed working groups , conducted polls and workshops. You can find us on several social networks and we publish regular updates in the local Beach News magazine . View our community engagement factsheet . Please click here for upcoming events . Project Status (process) > Vision ...our neighbourhood will thrive as a place to live, work and enjoy a range of community and leisure activities... OUR VISION Shoreham Beach will maintain and enhance its eclectic character through a balance between innovative, high-quality, neighbourly development and conservation, which meets the needs of both residents and visitors, ensuring that the neighbourhood thrives as a place to live, work and enjoy a range of community and leisure activities. ​ Shoreham Beach will be a quiet, low emission neighbourhood with the flexibility to welcome and accommodate visitors during peak seasons. The flow of people on and off the beach will be safe and smooth. Young and old can choose to travel locally without relying on the car. It will be easy to choose active transport to maintain a healthy lifestyle during our daily commute - helping us to be more able in later life. See The Plan (draft) > OUR PRINCIPLES Health and happiness Equity and local economy Culture and community Land use and wildlife Sustainable water Sustainable transport Zero waste Local and sustainable food Sustainable materials Zero carbon ​ Find out more about One Planet Living >> Principles Shoreham Beach will maintain and enhance its eclectic character...

The Emerging Neighbourhood Plan (DRAFT) Previous Drafts Latest Revision Maps Plan Status Issues Aspirations Resources Here you will find the most recent version of the draft Plan for informal discussion with the district council, county council, residents and key stakeholders. Fullscreen Docx Comments & enquiries DRAFT Part 1: Statutory Policies Deliverable within 15 years Legally binding Subject to Referendum View Latest Live Document* * certain working group members will be able to comment or edit the document directly via this link Shortcuts: * 1 VISION * 2 PRINCIPLES * 3 OBJECTIVES * 4 POLICIES ​ or View as PDF (lo-res) ​ DRAFT Part 2: Aspirations Supplementary proposals which do not require planning consent and do not need to be deliverable within 15 years. Not subject to Referendum. View Latest Liv e Document* * certain members will be able to comment or edit the document directly via this link DRAFT Part 3: Design Code / Guide View Latest Live Document * * certain members will be able to comment or edit the document directly via this link Shortcuts * A - Beach Green Toilet Block * B - Area-wide Guidance * C - Protecting the LNR * D - Guidance for Active Transport Comment DRAFT Supporting Documents ​ Urban Character Study History of Development & Planning Applications Study ​ Green Spaces Audit & Ownership Boundaries ​ Map of Existing Nature & Marine Protections Basic Conditions Checklist Community Consultation Statement​ Comments & Enquiries Send Comment Thanks! Message sent. Share

How Community Groups Can Improve Public Space All over the country, community groups are becoming involved in improving outdoor spaces. This Design Council guide aims to help anyone involved in a public space project for the first time. It gives examples of great outdoor spaces led by community groups and highlights lessons from their experiences. It is neither a substitute for the need to employ an experienced design professional; nor does it provide a comprehensive guide to involving and consulting people. It seeks to inspire people to demand better places and in doing so challenges users of this guide to think carefully about leaving a legacy of excellence in the projects that emerge. How could this be applied to Shoreham Beach Neighbourhood Plan Draft Policies? For instance, the " Beach Green Renaissance " In the context of the designation of Beach Green as a Local Public Open Space and a Village Green, the Neighbourhood Plan is proposing to promote and support the following initiatives: the provision of a multi-use activities area in the northern part of Beach Green the retention and improvement of the (whole or part of) car park the provision of a café and community facilities on the site of the existing toilet block bike parking and improved cycle and pedestrian path with curves to slow cyclists near the toilets and cafe visitor map and fitness loops (unobtrusive signage on existing pathways to mark routes designed for enjoyable, car-free running and walking trails around the neighbourhood) the preparation of a Beach Green Master Plan to ensure the co-ordinated and integrated implementation of these proposals. See the Latest Plan > #BeachGreen #planning #heritage

THE CONSTITUTION The Forum aims to promote or improve social, economic and environmental wellbeing and conditions in the Shoreham Beach area SUMMARY The Constitution establishes the Forum’s aims and provides the organisational framework for its activities. Here is a summary, with particular reference to the activities necessary for producing the Neighbourhood Plan. ‘the Forum aims to promote or improve the social, economic and environmental well-being and conditions in the Shoreham Beach area particularly through the preparation and implementation of a Neighbourhood Plan.' The Forum is a democratic and accountable membership organisation. Membership is open to individuals who live and/or work in the area and elected members of Adur District Council and/or West Sussex County Council whose ward or division includes the area. ‘the Forum will be as representative as possible of the people who live and work in the area. Thus membership will be drawn from different places in the area and from different sections of the community’ The Forum’s activities are managed by a Committee (steering group) which meets once a month and comprises officers elected at the AGM – Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and Membership Secretary – together with Working Group Leaders and Deputies. The volunteer members of the Committee and the Action Groups are supported by a professional planning advisor, working on the basis of a combination of paid and pro-bono time. The Management Committee is responsible for the key activities of the Forum: Agreeing and ensuring the implementation of the Communications and Community Engagement Strategy. Co-ordinating the activities of the Working Groups: Residential Development & Regeneration Transport & Movement Community Facilities Sustainable, Green Neighbourhood Communications & Community Engagement Drafting, agreeing and promoting the implementation of the Shoreham Beach Neighbourhood Plan. Working in partnership with relevant public, private and community sector stakeholders, in particular with the Shoreham Beach Residents Association and Adur District Council. The Constitution also requires the Forum to organise a minimum of two Have Your Say events each year which enables the Forum to: showcase its activities, particularly the evolving Neighbourhood Plan, recruit new members, enable Forum Working Groups to have discussions with wider groups of local people, facilitate Q&A sessions with the Local Planning Authority officers, councillors and developers with an interest in the area, share experiences with voluntary and community sector organisations from elsewhere in the district and other towns and cities which are preparing and involved in implementing Neighbourhood Plans. 📃 View the complete constitution... EVENTS COMMITTEE MINUTES VISION, OBJECTIVES & ISSUES

THE PLACE: Marine Ward Neighbourhood Character Maps Issues Issues vote Cherished Views vote Aspirations vote Designated Area Have your say A study of our neighbourhood (man-made and natural habitat) including a brief history and audit of planned future developments Vote for Cherished Views Help us to articulate your aspirations Read the latest draft policies Transport & Policy Maps (interactive) Issues & Priorities Provide evidence of issues Master Plans Share this

Application for re-designation to finish The Plan Published in the 2020 Spring Edition of Beach News The Beach’s Neighbourhood Forum representing Marine Ward was designated for five years in November 2014. By November 2019, the Forum’s allotted legal tenure ran out. Forum Officers have sent an application to re-designate the Area & Forum for another 5-year period to enable the completion of its work. Re-designation is administered by Adur District Council and likely to take about three months from receipt of our application including a public consultation. When its redesignation is confirmed, the Forum will pass the final Neighbourhood Plan [Version 5] back to the Council for comments and will organise its final ‘HAVE YOUR SAY DAY’ to run immediately after the Forum AGM for members to confirm or change the Committee Officers. Any residents’ comments on the plan offerred at the HYSD could require the Forum to fine-tune the plan before its transmission to the Council. When the final Beach Neighbourhood Plan [Version 5] is accepted by ADC, the Forum will have completed its work and ADC will organise independent inspection of the plan. When that is finally passed, the Council will administer all aspects of a public referendum for the Beach electorate to decide. The Forum wants this process to happen during 2020. The Forum’s Committee Officers wish to acknowledge and thank both the Beach community for its patience and the support of every Forum volunteer for giving freely of their time and hard work since November, 2014. We will keep you informed of progress and next steps. In the meantime, the website will still be available as a valuable community resource for promoting local development and sustainability initiatives . You can see all 69 pages of the draft plan so far at: https://www.shorehambeachforum.com/plan-latest Tony Wallington Community Engagement Officer #ADC #funding #management River at low tide photo courtesy of Adam Tinworth on Flickr

Budget cuts wiping out public toilets Adur & Worthing Council is not alone in the struggle to fund public toilets. Across the country, nearly two thousand council-run public toilets have closed in the last decade, leaving many areas with no facilities at all, a new investigation has revealed. A freedom of information request by the BBC found 1,782 council-run public toilets have closed since 2006. Ten areas - including Newcastle and Wandsworth - now have no public toilets at all on their high streets or public spaces. According to the research, 22 councils now only have one public toilet and four out of five councils have cut spending on toilets since 2011. A spokesman for the Local Government Association ( LGA) said budget cuts meant councils had less to spend on community services. However, a spokesman said councils were doing everything they could to keep public toilets open, including running community toilet schemes to enable pubs, restaurants and shops to make their toilets available to the public. The research by the BBC showed that many public toilets have undergone ‘extreme’ makeovers rather than being demolished or closed down. For example, derelict toilets have been turned into bars, food outlets, art galleries, recording studios and other local businesses. Adur & Worthing now has a £44.2m gap in council funding following a worse than expected grant settlement from Government. If you would like to have a say in community facilities, visit the Community Facilities Working Group page or sign up as a member of our Neighbourhood Forum #BeachGreen #funding