PEOPLE in Worthing have called for more investment in the town’s music venues and parks.

Councillors and officers from Worthing Borough Council were engaging with residents on the seafront as they enjoyed dance performances and the Worthing Regatta at the weekend.

Throughout August and September councillors and council officers are travelling across the borough attending community events for the authority's Big Listen campaign, which seeks to find out what people want to see from the council to “reimagine” the town by 2030.

Issues raised included more support for music venues, park improvements and the need for the beach to be made more accessible.

Max Griffin, 31, from Tarring, said: “We need more support for music venues, because that can help bring the town centre up and make Worthing a place that people are more likely to visit. There’s a growing number of young people here and a good music scene.”

Zoe Haddock, 44, who lives in Worthing’s central ward, said: “More investment in the parks would be nice.

“We keep hearing about development of Beach House Park so it would be nice to see that go ahead, and the parks improved.

“It’s also lovely to have the beach on your doorstep, but it could be more accessible.”

Deputy leader of the council Carl Walker urged people to come and talk to the Big Listen team.

“By taking part in The Big Listen, local people are helping us to build a picture of what residents really want for the town’s future,” he said.

“I’m so grateful to everyone that has already given us their thoughts and I’d urge everyone to come to talk to us so we can understand and help with the issues that most interest them.”