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Former Town Mayor Cllr John Hayward

Cllr John Hayward (Clowns 2007)

It is with deep regret that we have to announce that John Hayward passed away on Sunday the 14th February 2010. Please contact Father Andrew Wadsworth of St. Wilfred's Church, Ellasdale Road, Bognor Regis for details of the funeral arrangements.

Solar Lighting Installed In Sadler Street

Solar Lights Sadler Street

LED - Solar lighting has been installed in Sadler Street, this project has been jointly funded by West Sussex County Council, Bognor Regis Town Council and the Joint Action Group of the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership. They have been installed as a result of residents concerns over anti-social behaviour in the area.

The lights supplied by True Energy are probably the first installation of its type in a public street in this part of the country. Mr Quilliam the resident who spearheaded the campaign for the lights is delighted with the result.

The 'REGIS' Article in the Observer

PRESS STATEMENT 29^th October 2009

Press Release Bognor Regis Town Council

The report in the Bognor Regis Observer today referring to a proposal to remove the word “Regis” is inaccurate. The discussions between Bognor Regis Town Council and West Sussex County Council have been in relation to the additional wording regarding the granting of the ‘Regis’’ title in 1929. The proposed wording of “Royal Suffix Granted 1929” has now been agreed although the exact size of the lettering has yet to be finalised. The other matter of discussion is the size of crest in relation to the rest of the sign.

Both Bognor Regis Town Council and West Sussex County Council are confident that the remaining issues can be resolved to the satisfaction of all concerned.

Paul Beckerson

Projects Officer

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Picturedrome Cinema

Last night the Council ratified a decision taken at the Policy and Resources Committee Meeting of the 24^th August 2009 to consider all options to protect the Picturedrome Cinema now a Grade 2 listed building from unwanted development and its use as an entertainment venue for the town.

To this end the Town Council are in discussion with the owners, The Bognor Pier Company to secure this aim.

Press Release 15th September 2009

South East in Bloom Results

Bognor Regis received a Silver-Gilt award at this years event held in Brighton. The Bognor Regis in Bloom awards were presented to the recipients on Wednesday 9th September in the Council Chamber, Bognor Regis Town Hall. Details on the Bognor in Bloom Page.

80th Anniversary of the title 'REGIS'

Celebrations Held at The Royal Norfolk

George V and Queen Mary Actors

On 26^th July Bognor Regis Town Council and Aldwick Parish Council held a special event to mark the 80^th Anniversary of the granting of the title ‘Regis’ to the town.

To celebrate this anniversary, the Town Council, jointly with Aldwick Parish Council, hosted a ‘Garden Party’ at the Royal Norfolk Hotel on Sunday 26^th July. The Town Mayor and Vice-Chairman of Aldwick Parish Council were joined by ‘the Royal Couple’. John Hawkins took on the role of the King George V and Queen Mary was portrayed by Cllr Carol Wiseman, Chairman of Aldwick Parish Council.

The Garden Party was open to the public, who enjoyed their own Afternoon Tea provided by the Royal Norfolk Hotel, at a cost of £8.45 per person. Music wsa provided by Roger Clayden and Nina Levtov.

Regis Tea Party - Royal Norfolk Hotel

URBAN ART PROJECT

This new project which is being run by The Environmental Crime Group is designed to brighten up the subway which runs under the Orchard Way roundabout. The scheme consists of 6 boards painted by various groups within the community. The first board has been completed by South Bersted Primary School, pictured below. When all the boards are completed they will be installed and the subway redecorated.