Bersted Parish Council

02/09/2026

Come and join us this Saturday.

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

Car park closure for improvement work at Bersted Brooks - due to improvement work, the car park will be closed on 3 September for approximately eight to nine weeks. There will be no access to the car park during this time.

In preparation for the work, vegetation clearance is needed to provide access for the contractors to do drainage work.

In addition, work is also planned to clean and unblock water drainage pipes by removing built-up mud and sediment.

28/08/2026

National Beach Day is celebrated each year on August 30, 2026 - a day that encourages people to enjoy the natural beauty of coastal areas while promoting environmental awareness and clean-up efforts.

Arun District is home to around 15 miles of beautiful coastline, stretching across popular seaside destinations including Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, Middleton-on-Sea, Felpham, Climping and Elmer. From award-winning beaches and family-friendly seafronts to quieter stretches of coastline and nature-rich shorelines, Arun's beaches attract residents and visitors from across the region and beyond.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/6m6O50ZGoYp

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

Refuse, recycling and food waste collection dates are not affected by the bank holiday weekend, so please put your bins out as normal on your usual collection day.

But garden waste collection will be behind a day over the bank holiday weekend, and back to normal the following collection date.

Want an easy way to keep track of your collections? Download the free Arun District Council app and set up bin collection notifications. You'll receive handy reminders straight to your phone and can check your collection dates anytime. https://www.arun.gov.uk/arun-mobile-app/

28/08/2026

Nobody wants uninvited dinner guests.

Your outdoor food waste bin has a lockable lid to help keep food waste secure and reduce smells that may attract foxes or other pests. If lids are closed properly and food waste is placed in the food waste bin, there should be no extra attraction for vermin.

Food waste is collected every week, helping to keep things fresh and avoid lingering smells, especially during warmer weather.

A few simple habits can also help keep pests away:
- Keep bin and caddy lids closed properly
- Put all food waste into your lockable food waste bin
- Wrap particularly smelly food waste in newspaper or liners before putting it in the caddy
- Do not leave food waste uncovered indoors
- Keep bins out of direct sunlight where possible
- Give your bins and caddies a regular clean with hot water or disinfectant

Follow these tips and your bins should stay pest free and smelling fresher.

Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/4vfxxbc

27/08/2026

🎄✨ CALLING ALL MARKET TRADERS! ✨🎄

We’re looking for fantastic traders to join us for a special Christmas Market in Bognor Regis Town Centre, taking place alongside our hugely popular Christmas Light Switch On! 🎅🎁

We’d love to hear from a great mix of traders, including:

🎁 Gifts & handmade crafts
🍔 Food & street food
☕ Hot drinks & festive treats
🧁 Cakes & sweet treats
🎄 Christmas-themed products
✨ And plenty more!

📅 Saturday 28th November 2026
⏰ Trading hours: 12pm – 7pm
📍 Bognor Regis Town Centre

It’s a brilliant opportunity to trade right in the heart of the town during one of our busiest and most festive events of the year. 🎄🌟

Interested in joining us?

📧 Contact: [email protected]

Please feel free to tag or share this with any traders, makers or small businesses who might be interested!

*Subject to land permissions from ADC and WSCC*

27/08/2026

☀️ Make the most of the remaining summer holidays for less.

Thanks to free fares, bus journeys made by children aged 5-15 have more than doubled across West Sussex so far this August. Children can continue to travel FREE on local bus services throughout August as part of the UK's Great British Summer of Savings campaign, while adult single fares are capped at £3.

With our ongoing investment in better bus stops, shelters and real-time information, there's never been a better time to hop on board. 🚌

Stagecoach, METROBUS, Compass Travel, Sussex Coaches (68 Bus Service)

🔗 Want to see what else we're doing to make bus travel even better across West Sussex? Visit https://orlo.uk/QdMAD

25/08/2026

Habitat banks come with a long term commitment: each site must be protected and managed for at least 30 years. That means regular monitoring, ongoing maintenance, and expert ecological support to ensure the habitats continue to improve.

For residents, this means greater certainty that local green spaces will be cared for well into the future. Habitat banking helps safeguard the places we value, ensuring they remain healthy, accessible, and full of life for decades to come.