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COMMUNITIES

Sharing power with the people

Cllr Dom Ford sets out how Adur and Worthing councils are unlocking the power of communities and says new local government structures must include meaningful ways for residents to work with councils to shape their areas and their futures.

By Cllr Dom Ford | 21 July 2025

As a councillor in Worthing, I have seen first-hand how powerful it is when we do not just serve communities but truly partner with them.

In Adur and Worthing, we are not waiting for permission to give local people more say. We are already doing it

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