Adur families could benefit as empty homes return to use

News Desk 2026-10-30 10:17 1 min read

Bright, modern, renovated living room with hardwood floors and light gray walls.

The first 26 empty council homes in Southwick have been refurbished, with work under way on 19 more as Adur District Council brings properties back into use for local families. The programme, which began in June, has funding of up to £2 million for homes needing significant work before they can be lived in again.

The council says the refurbished properties are intended for Adur families in need of somewhere to live. It has not stated when the current homes will be ready or how they will be allocated.

Adur families could benefit as empty homes return to use

Refurbishments range from new kitchens to better insulation

The work varies by property. Some empty homes need new kitchens and bathrooms, upgraded heating and insulation, and improved fans and ventilation systems.

One completed example is a flat at Grange Court in Southwick. It has a new kitchen and bathroom, double glazing and carpets, as well as redecoration throughout.

Work continues on 19 Southwick homes

The project started in June. By 30 October 2026, renovations had been completed on 26 homes in Southwick, while work was continuing on another 19. The council has not provided a completion date for those properties.

Alongside the empty-home project, Adur and Worthing Councils say they are running a separate programme to improve and modernise council homes across the district.

Source: Adur and Worthing Councils News

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