Worthing station in West Sussex has installed four mosaic roundels to decorate the front of the station.

West Sussex County Council and Worthing Borough Council have co-operated on the Worthing Growth deal.

This is a five-year project to improve the local environment and transport facilities.

So far, the project has upgraded the front of the town’s railway station, as well as improved access to walking and cycling and planted new green areas.

The work aims to enhance accessibility and safety.

The Worthing Growth Programme provides up to £12 million to be spent on the Worthing Public Realm Improvements project.

This project aims to improve access to the railway station and make it easier to connect between the station, the seafront, and Worthing’s key sites.

The Worthing Growth deal includes the Railway Approach partnership scheme. The local community became involved in the enhancement project through an art initiative.

Govia Thameslink Railway has supported improvement work at Worthing and other stations in Sussex.

Artyface ran workshops for schools and the community to develop the design and make the tiles which make up the mosaic.

The creative process drew inspiration from Worthing’s history, Southern Railway’s colours and Worthing’s seaside location.

The result was hundreds of tiles in the roundels, all handmade by local people who attended the workshops, which tell the story of the town. Worthing’s history includes hosting the play of writer Jane Austen, and the town’s coastal attractions include the pier, promenade, and beach.

“The roundels are rich with local history and celebrate all things Worthing. Especially poignant are the meanings in the tiles that people of all ages and abilities made with us using toys, jewellery and personal items from relatives no longer alive, alongside other fun and meaningful words and designs.

“They’re designed to be read and wondered over, adding a long-term legacy artwork to Worthing railway station that reflects the character of this vibrant, exciting and beautiful seaside town.”

Maud Milton, Artyface founder and lead artist