Business support
Littlehampton offers a range of support to help local businesses thrive, including guidance on starting or growing a business, access to advice on funding and regulations, and connections to local networks. Whether you’re an established business or just starting out, support is available to help you navigate challenges, make the most of opportunities, and stay informed about what’s happening in the town.
Town Centre Action Group (TCAG)
The Town Centre Action Group (TCAG) brings together key partners to help deliver the Littlehampton Town Centre Strategy, which was developed following public consultation in 2022. Chaired by the Town Mayor, the group works collaboratively to take forward agreed actions that support the long‑term regeneration and vitality of the town centre. By tracking progress across short, medium and long‑term priorities, TCAG helps ensure the town centre remains a thriving retail, leisure and community hub at the heart of Littlehampton, supporting the shared mission to achieve positive change by 2030.
Business support grants
A range of business support grants is available through Arun District Council to help local businesses grow, adapt, or access specialist support. To see the latest grants and eligibility criteria, businesses should visit the Arun District Council website, where all current opportunities are listed. Additional guidance and support are also available for businesses needing advice, resources, or help navigating the application process.
Littlehampton Business Forum
The Littlehampton Business Forum provides a platform for local businesses to connect, share ideas and raise issues affecting the town. The forum supports collaboration between businesses and key partners, helping to strengthen the local economy and promote a vibrant, successful town centre. By encouraging open discussion and partnership working, the forum plays an important role in supporting growth, resilience and positive change for businesses in Littlehampton.
FAQs
Our FAQs provide clear, straightforward answers to common questions raised by the public and local businesses, helping everyone access key information quickly.
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For information on available grants or if you require business support, please contact Arun District Councils economic development team:
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If you are interested in joining the free Business Forum, email littlehamptonbusinessforum@outlook.com
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If you are interested in getting involved in town centre events, email Littlehampton Town Council at events@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
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Anti-social behaviour or crime should be reported directly to the police (999 for emergencies, 101 for non‑urgent) or via DISC.
DISC is a reporting app available for any business with physical premises in Littlehampton or Bognor Regis.
Arun Business Crime Reduction Partnership – BCRP We encourage all businesses with physical premises in the town centre, riverside and seafront to join the Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) – it’s absolutely free and gives you access to a straightforward app called DISC to report a range of crime and ASB issues quickly and easily. For more information about joining the Business Crime Reduction Partnership, and the DISC app, contact the BCRP Manager, Chloe Jones by emailing: arunbcrp@arun.gov.uk
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If you would like to report any cleansing or bin issues in the public realm, you can report it directly to Arun District Council: Report it | Arun District Council