The old tollbridge in Shoreham will see the return of its tollkeeper for the first time in 30 years.

A £1 million package has been agreed to restore the 200-year-old wooden bridge across the River Adur.

But every penny that can be raised is needed to return the bridge to its former glory.

Voluntary tolls will be collected by West Sussex county councillor Brian Whipp tomorrow and Monday.

Coun Whipp was once a full-time tollkeeper on the bridge during his early career with British Rail. He went on to become a signalman before retiring a few years ago.

The bridge, built in 1781, is now used by pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.

It was closed to traffic when the Shoreham bypass opened in 1970.

Coun Whipp will don his old uniform to collect tolls from bridge users.

He said: "A local group of people has formed the Toll Bridge Community Partnership.

"The aim is to ensure that this ancient bridge carries on serving as a useful and historic link between Shoreham and Lancing."

He will join other volunteers on the bridge from 10am to 1pm on both days.