Company chosen to deliver Littlehampton town centre transformation works

By Joshua Powling
Published 25th Mar 2021, 17:33 BST
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Multi-milllion pound improvements to Littlehampton town centre have taken a step forward with the appointment of a contractor to deliver the works.

West Sussex-based Edburton Contractors has been chosen to deliver the first two stages of the project, including the pedestrianised High Street, Beach Road and the High Street junction with East Street and Beach Road.

The works are part of an overall £6 million plan to transform Littlehampton’s town centre and make it a more attractive and welcoming place to work, visit, socialise and spend time.

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Funding of £3.5 million for the initial stages has come from the Government’s Coastal Communities Fund (£2.45m) Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership Local Growth Fund (£564,000) and £200,000 from both Arun District Council and Littlehampton Town Council.

Littlehampton high street when shops reopened after lockdown last year. Photo by Derek MartinLittlehampton high street when shops reopened after lockdown last year. Photo by Derek Martin
Littlehampton high street when shops reopened after lockdown last year. Photo by Derek Martin

Arun District Council says it plans to apply for further external funding to complete all phases as the project progresses.

James Walsh, leader of Arun District Council and cabinet member for the economy, said: “Improving the attractiveness and vitality of Littlehampton town centre will provide a major boost after what has been an incredibly difficult period for traders and shoppers alike.”

Jonathan Storey, commercial direct