We're committed to working with the community so that Adur is greener for all. Vote Labour on 7 May so we can continue this work. - David Devoy, Labour candidate for Buckingham Ward, Adur District Council
Parks are vital for well-being. They are wonderful for all ages and, of course, are free to use and enjoy. We are investing in them. - Councillor Kate Davis
- Our bin lorries no longer use polluting diesel and we’re getting our first electric refuse vehicle. Through these actions we are reducing carbon emissions, moving to net-zero
- We’ll launch weekly food waste collections in September; the waste will be turned into fertiliser and energy rather than going into landfill sites.
- Park staff and volunteers are planting trees – more than 4,000 this year and will be making it easier for residents to plant trees in our streets with a new street tree scheme.
- We have spent more than £1 million in improving our parks and playgrounds. Mile Oak Road park will be improved in 2026.
- We’ve stopped using harmful herbicides that kill bees and insects.
- We host and support Sussex Bay bringing together public bodies, communities, academic institutions, to restore nature and biodiversity on our coastline, estuaries and inshore waters.
- We work with Southern Water and other agencies to improve the quality of our river and sea water. We support further actions to prevent water pollution.
- We’ve developed a Vision for Nature – how we will meet the commitment to protect 30% of land for nature. We will support this with nature corridors.
- This includes the creation of 56 hectares of salt marsh by the Adur at Pad Farm
- We are working with local volunteers and community organisations on a range of initiatives, including the Friends of the Adur SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) new signs to encourage dogs to be kept under control, on or off the lead, by the river, and with the Apron Community Garden on a community farm for Lancing.
- And working with our national government, we’re taking action on water:
- We are cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas – driving lasting change that benefits the environment, protects bill-payers, supports new jobs and homes and delivers long-term growth.
Pictured is one of the 4,000 trees planted this year, blossoming at Easter on Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham.