Arundel Town Council

27/05/2026

27/05/2026

✨ Party at the Castle ✨
Friday 12th June | 6-11pm

By the end of the night, the heels will be off, the dancefloor will be full, and everyone will be dancing like nobody’s watching.

Join us for a Friday night of glamour, laughter, burlesque, live entertainment, and unforgettable party vibes beneath the castle lights. Life’s too short to leave the party early when DJ Eddie’s bringing the grooves

More information here: https://www.arundelfestival.co.uk/castle-fundraiser

27/05/2026

The very talented local sculptor, Simon Groves of Groves Sculpture, was commissioned by Greening Arundel to create a Screaming Swift sculpture, which was installed this morning on the large verge between Ford Road and Torton Hill Road. The stunning sculpture is a symbol of Arundel's commitment to Bring Back Our Birds. It was funded by the South Downs National Park, Arun District Council, Arundel Town Council and National Highways 👏

Arundel - House Martins, Swallows and Swifts Nesting Project : B-BOB

27/05/2026

🚧 Road Closure Notice – Long Furlong (near Findon) 🚧

While this isn’t in Arundel itself, it’s a well-used route for many residents, so we wanted to share in case it affects your travel plans.

📅 Dates: From Monday 15th June 2026 (up to 5 days, expected to finish by 16th June)

🕘 Times: 09:30 – 15:30 (off-peak only)

📍 Location:
Long Furlong, near Findon – between Long Furlong Lane and Honeysuckle Lane (approx. 400m east of The Old Toll Gate)

🛠️ Reason:
Carriageway patching works being carried out on behalf of West Sussex County Council.

✅ Access maintained for:
Emergency services
Residents
Pedestrians

🔁 A signed diversion route will be in place

Further details can be seen here : https://one.network/?
tm=GB150053962

One platform to plan, monitor, communicate and analyse traffic disruptions.

26/05/2026

A stunning new addition to Arundel is being installed today, 26 May 2026.

Local artist Simon Groves of Groves Sculpture has created an incredible Screaming Swift sculpture to celebrate the commitment of Arundel residents to the Bring Back Our Birds (B-BOB) initiative. Carved from locally sourced Western Red Cedar from Steyning, the sculpture stands as a powerful symbol of community action for nature.

The sculpture will be installed on the grassy area opposite Warwick Court and Arundel Baptist Church.

There will be an official dedication ceremony with the Mayor on Sunday 14 June at 11am, during Great Big Green Week.

This project was made possible thanks to support from the South Downs National Park, Arun District Council , Arundel Town Council and National Highways

For centuries, Swifts, Swallows and House Martins have been part of Arundel’s skies, but sadly their numbers are declining rapidly across the UK. Through the B-BOB initiative, local residents are helping to reverse this trend by:

🌿 Planting pollinator-friendly flowers
🐝 Reducing the use of pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers
💧 Adding water features to gardens to support insects and provide mud for nest-building
🏠 Installing Swift boxes and House Martin/Swallow nesting cups across homes and businesses

Thanks to the community’s efforts, more than 100 nesting cups and Swift boxes have already been installed around the town, alongside house martin towers at the Community Orchard and The Causeway.

For more information, contact Arundel Green Team or follow Arundel - House Martins, Swallows and Swifts Nesting Project : B-BOB

26/05/2026

26/05/2026

Congrats to three young artists, whose food, water and biodiversity themed posters will shortly be appearing around town to promote GBGW. Thanks to the Visit Arundel team for posting this wonderful blog: https://www.visitarundel.co.uk/arundels-big-green-week/

26/05/2026

There is something for everyone in this year's Great Big Green Week programme 💚 Tickets (mostly free) are available now through Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/arundels-great-big-green-week-6-14-june-2026-4831002