Public Sector Collaboration Opportunity to expand procurement and services through shared governance models with Adur & Worthing’s joint council framework, targeting efficiency and cost-reduction initiatives across merging districts.

Housing & Assets Recent property upgrades and investment in 44 properties indicate a need for property management, social housing solutions, and related retrofit or sustainability services for councils with housing commitments.

Civic Tech Adoption Active use of community engagement platforms, AI-enabled resident互动 (Hello Lamp Post) and data-driven consultations suggest demand for citizen engagement tech, digital service delivery, and analytics.

Environmental Initiatives New environmental leadership appointments and coastal quality programs, plus air quality strategy development, point to opportunities in environmental monitoring, green infrastructure, and sustainability consulting.

Cooperation & Funding Joint council operations and plan-driven modernization imply potential for bundled solutions across shared services, with emphasis on cost-control, grant readiness, and phased technology upgrades.