Ownership of town hall is 'opportunity' for Bognor Regis Town Council

Bognor Regis Town Hall. Picture: Google Maps

Arun District Councillors discussed transferring ownership of Bognor Regis town hall to the town council at a Policy and Finance committee meeting on July 11, and some say it’s a good opportunity for Bognor – if it can be made to work.

The grade II listed building, on Clarence Road, is currently owned by Arun District Council, but some residents have been pushing to see the facility given over to the town itself for several years.

"I think there’s been a desire over the last few years for some kind of town ownership,” said Bognor Regis Town Councillor Paul Wells. “And obviously I think the news that Arun want to open up discussions with the town council in that direction is a good opportunity to explore those options. Obviously it has to be made to work for the future, but I know the town hall is one of the crown jewels of Bognor, and I know a lot of residents are passionate about it.”