New Wildflower Beds Introduced in Worthing and Adur to Support Declining Pollinators

New wildflower beds have been introduced across parks in Worthing and Adur as part of a council initiative to support the UK’s declining population of pollinating insects.

Adur and Worthing Councils announced the creation of several new wildflower areas in local parks and green spaces, aimed at encouraging biodiversity and improving habitats for pollinators such as bees, butterflies, beetles and hoverflies. The councils cited habitat loss, climate change and pesticide use as key drivers behind the national decline in insect numbers.

The wildflower beds - dubbed ‘mini-meadows’ - have been planted at multiple sites including Hamble Recreation Ground in Sompting, Elm Grove Open Space in Lancing, Southwick Recreation Ground, and Worthing locations such as Victoria Park, West Park, New Parade and Marine Drive. These areas have been specifically prepared to host a range of native British wildflower species.

Council teams expect the new beds to bloom as summer approaches, providing both a visual enhancement to public spaces and a meaningful ecological benefit. The project is part of a broader national effort to restore natural habitats and support the sustainability of vital insect populations.