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FloodSmart – prepare now for tomorrow. Preparing for a flood warning in your area

When a flood warning is issued for your area, it's essential to understand the steps you may need to take to protect yourself, your home, and those around you. ...

Did you know? Simpler Recycling explained – your top questions answered

Simpler Recycling is already in place in many councils across the country, and it's proving highly successful. Residents elsewhere are recycling more, throwing away less, and seeing fewer problems wit...

New Community Safety Grant Fund launched to support local projects across Arun

The Safer Arun Partnership has launched a new Community Safety Grant Fund, offering grants of up to £2,500 to local groups and organisations working to make the district safer for everyone....

Wild Wednesday – Lapwing

If you've ever wandered across a Sussex wet meadow in winter or early spring and heard a sharp 'peewit' echo across the fields, chances are you've encountered one of the UK's most charismatic wading b...

World Wetlands Day – 2 February 2026

Healthy wetlands play an essential role in our environment - they support many different plants and animals, help us adapt to climate change, provide clean water, and benefit local communities. ...

Did you know? Arun District Council is one of the best-performing planning authorities in England

We determined 92% of non-major planning applications within eight weeks - without using deadline extensions. ...