A Sussex council is looking for a developer to build a new pavilion in the district’s biggest green space, replacing the current “tired, outdated” facility.
The southern pavilion at Buckingham Park in Shoreham “has let down the rest of the park for some time”, according to Adur District Council.
Planning permission for a new pavilion was granted in 2024 and the council was going to borrow money to build it, but now wants an operator to invest in and run the project instead.
The council will open applications in the next few months and hopes to have the pavilion up and running in 2027.
Buckingham Park’s current pavilion no longer meets the need of the people who use it, with limited cafe space, poor toilets standards and “constant” maintenance to the building itself due to its age.
Plans for a new case with indoor and outdoor seating, modern and accessible toilets and improved changing facilities have already been approved, and the council wants a developer to build the new pavilion within the approved parameters.
Councillor Becky Allinson, Adur’s cabinet member for regeneration and economy, said: “Buckingham Park is a valued asset for our community and its southern pavilion represents an exciting opportunity to create something special for local people and groups.
“This is an opportunity for us to work with a development partner to create a café, toilets and pavilion that the community and visitors can enjoy and be proud of.”
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