The council approves the decision, saying the benefits outweigh the negative effects on the area.

A council document says the attraction's benefits "outweigh" the harm to its surroundings.

Contractors are carrying out minor repairs to the pier's substructure for about a week.

Councils in Woking, Medway, Worthing and Eastbourne are to benefit from the government offer.

The opening of the Worthing Integrated Care Centre is delayed after an inspection of the site.

Worthing's Montague Place will receive a performance space, hospitality kiosk and living green wall.

All maximum standard taxi start rates in the borough of Worthing are to increase by £1.

The plans were for a change of use for the Northbrook College site in Broadwater Road.