Members of the Rope Walk Residents’ Group have been working tirelessly to improve the area by their street. And this week the association has been adding the finishing touches to a two displays, thanks to a £323 donation from the River Ward Panel. Edna Faria, chairman of the residents’ group, said: “We are trying to improve Rope Walk, not only for residents, but for visitors alike. The support from the River Ward Panel has been fantastic.” The group has added a new planter, made up of old railway sleepers donated by The Littlehampton Academy, which replaced a tired phone box outside Rope Walk. A mural has also been painted to welcome visitors to the area. Previously, the group had received £862 to pay towards its first flower display inside a small, renovated fishing boat. The panel is made up of residents, councillors, representatives of The Littlehampton Academy, Arun Well-being and Sussex Police. To find out how to apply for funding, visit www.riverwardpanel1.com