Arundel Town Council

30/08/2026

30/08/2026

🚨 UPDATE: we can confirm that following testing, Southern Water has advised that the water quality has returned to excellent and we will be updating the signage on the beach accordingly.

📢 UPDATE: we have been informed by Southern Water that a faulty valve is the reason for the release.

This morning we were notified by Southern Water of a discharge of untreated sewage into the sea 5km off the coast of Littlehampton and Climping as well as at the mouth of the River Arun. We are adopting a precautionary approach and are putting up signs at the beach advising against bathing in the sea and suggest that people and dogs do not go into the sea to swim or paddle. Please monitor beach signs for updates.

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

27/08/2026

West Sussex County Council has launched a new Highway Ranger pilot to take action in local communities for cleaner and better-maintained streets.

The new countywide programme will tackle the everyday issues that can make an area look untidy, helping to keep local streets looking cleaner, safer and more welcoming.

The pilot launched on 3 August 2026, starting in Worthing before moving around the county until March 2027.

Highway Rangers will focus on the smaller maintenance jobs that can have a big impact on how an area looks and feels, including:

Cutting back overhanging vegetation
Cleaning road and traffic signs
Clearing debris from drains and other highways drainage features
Minor repairs to street furniture
Removing weeds and clearing pavement edges
Removing unauthorised signs and advertisements
Minor hedge trimming and decluttering works
Areas of work will be identified by local highways teams working with county councillors, parish and town councils and community groups, alongside issues highlighted through routine inspections.

How to raise issues
While the Highway Rangers will not be able to address every issue raised, they can help make a start and support improvements where possible.

To raise an issue to be considered by the team, email [email protected] with the location, description of the issue and any photos.

21/08/2026

📢 Roadworks Notice – London Road

Please be aware that CityFibre will be carrying out utility works on London Road from 9:30am on Thursday 27 August until 4:00pm on Tuesday 1 September.

🚦 Traffic Management • Multi-way temporary traffic signals will be in operation
• Delays are likely, particularly at busy times
• A pedestrian diversion route will be provided where required

📍 Location: London Road
📅 Dates: 27 August – 1 September 2026
🚧 Works promoter: CityFibre

Please allow extra time for your journeys and take care when travelling through the area. We thank residents, businesses and visitors for their patience while these works are undertaken.

21/08/2026

ROAD CLOSURES: SATURDAY 29 AUGUST AND MONDAY 31 AUGUST FOR Arundel Festival of the Arts

HIGH STREET (from The China Palace to The Swan Hotel)
TARRANT STREET (to Brewery Hill)

The River Road bollards will be lowered during the road closures.

As always, during a road closure, you can pick up a bus by the temporary bus stop by the Co-op in Queen Street. Buses turn around in Mill Road car park and exit the town again via Queen Street/The Causeway