Shoreham Port confirmed as new owner of Southwick Beach

We are pleased to announce that Shoreham Port will become the new owner of Southwick Beach, following Adur District Council’s decision to transfer its section of the foreshore, promenade and facilities to the Port.

In a statement released by Adur & Worthing Council on Friday, the Council confirmed that the transfer includes a legal covenant guaranteeing the beach remains open and accessible to the public permanently.

The Port already owns the majority of the public beach running alongside Basin Road South and has a proven track record in coastal protection. This transfer extends ownership to the 1.3-mile section of Southwick Beach, together with the associated sea defences, toilets, car park, beach chalets and Carats Café.

Tom Willis, Chief Executive at Shoreham Port, said: “We are pleased that Adur District Council has confirmed it wishes to proceed with the sale of the buildings, land and beach at Southwick to Shoreham Port. We believe our position as a long-established Trust Port makes us ideal trusted custodians for this unique area. I would like to thank everyone who either attended the public meeting or provided written feedback, much of which highlighted just how important this area is to the community. When the formalities of the transaction are completed, we look forward to working with everyone to shape our plans for the area.” The transfer is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.

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