Improving Communities

Local Neighbourhood Improvement Area

Arun is a district of contrasts, from its beautiful coastline to its rolling countryside and that contrast carries through to our communities as well.

Within the district we have some of the most deprived wards in the whole of West Sussex, with life expectancy significantly lower in some areas than that of residents living just a few miles away.

These areas need special attention to address these serious issues and improve the quality of life for residents living there. They are called Local Neighbourhood Improvement Area’s or LNIA’s for short.

In Littlehampton, the LNIA are the electoral wards of River, Ham and Wick with Toddington.

In Bognor Regis, the LNIA are the electoral wards of Marine, Hotham, Pevensey, Orchard and Bersted.

Click for a map LNIAWARDMAP showing the LNIA wards of Arun.

Work to address these issues is not the responsibility of one organisation alone. More can be achieved by working together and this targeted approach brings together many experts who all have a part to play in ensuring on-the-ground improvements are delivered, including the Police, West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, the NHS West Sussex, Arun District Council, West Sussex County Council, the voluntary service and the Arun Wellbeing team.

All these organisations and many more, are working together to address issues around:

Parenting
Education
Health inequalities (including premature mortality)
Financial inclusion
Anti-social behaviour
Community cohesion
Local environments

There are a number of projects that have been created to specifically tailor to the needs of the residents of the LNIA areas. These can be viewed by clicking on the project name.

Go Ride Cycle Club Arun Angels

First Aid Classes Money Worries Community Leaders Project

Working with children, young people and families project

Fuel Poverty

For more information or how you can get involved, visit the LSP website on the Arun.gov.uk website, or call Joy Bradbury-Ball on 01903 737855