A major plan to transform Bognor Regis town centre has been formally approved.
The Bognor Regis Town Centre Action Group’s new strategy aims to improve safety, reduce antisocial behaviour, and enhance the town’s look and feel.
The group, which includes Sussex Police and local authorities, is already focusing on cleaner streets, better signage, and managing shared housing.
A new Premier Inn hotel is also expected to boost the local economy and create new jobs.
It is already making progress on key priorities, including:
• Improving community safety and perceptions of safety through coordinated efforts with Sussex Police and Business Crime Reduction tools like DISC.
• Enhancing the Town’s appearance, including targeted street cleaning, graffiti removal, and plans for investment in street furniture and signage.
• Addressing the impact of unregulated Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) by engaging housing officers, planning, and community safety teams to improve the management of such properties.
• Strengthening business and community engagement, with the Bognor Regis BID arranging regular business forums.
In response to community concerns about safety along the seafront, a viability study is now underway to explore the potential for installing lighting along the promenade between Gloucester Road and Longbrook Park. This follows feedback raised at a recent event held by a local women's running group, where participants highlighted that better lighting would improve safety and accessibility for evening use. The Action Group is working closely with local partners to assess technical and financial feasibility.
Cllr Paul Wells, Chair of BRTCAG, said: "This is about leadership, partnership and a shared vision for our Town. We’re bringing people together to focus on the issues that matter most and take real action, not just talk. The momentum is building, and residents and businesses can expect to see real, visible change."
Alison Griffiths MP said: "Bognor Regis deserves a Town Centre where people feel safe, welcome, and proud to spend time. I’ve been working closely with the Action Group since it formed to support residents, traders and local partners, and I’m determined to help everyone involved drive improvements that boost businesses, tackle antisocial behaviour, and strengthen pride in our Town."
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