Housing Expansion Arun District Council is actively expanding housing stock with an 18 new-build project funded through the Local Authority Housing Fund, including designations for temporary accommodation and Afghan resettlement. This suggests opportunities to offer property development services, housing management software, and temporary accommodation solutions.

Public Space Safety Recent collaboration to upgrade public-space safety and lighting ahead of community events indicates openness to technology and services around asset management, smart lighting, safety analytics, and event-day operations support.

Sustainability & Parks With multiple Green Flag Awards and ongoing park and beach initiatives, there is demand for outdoor space management tools, environmental monitoring, digital engagement platforms for residents, and green infrastructure maintenance solutions.

Active Travel & Inclusion Development of Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan and accessibility initiatives like a beach wheelchair loan scheme show interest in mobility, accessibility tech, and inclusive recreation solutions, presenting cross-sell for transport planning software or assistive mobility devices.

Digital & Data Readiness Tech stack includes Microsoft 365, Azure, SQL Server, and modern collaboration tools, signaling potential for cloud-ready citizen services modernization, data analytics, citizen self-service portals, and secure IT outsourcing or managed services.