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Southwater Parish Council is deeply saddened to announce the death of Councillor Geoff Cole.

We've published a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to help residents better understand the proposed Shipley & Southwater Joint Neighbourhood Plan and the current consultation being run by Horsham District Council.

Southwater Parish Council and Shipley Parish Council have agreed to progress a joint neighbourhood plan. Please visit the website to access the consultation.

Climate action cannot be achieved by councils alone. The consultation gives residents, businesses, community groups and organisations the opportunity to help shape the final plans and ensure they reflect local priorities and experiences.

The latest edition of Southwater Parish Council’s monthly newsletter for 2026 is now available to view in the Newsletter section of our website.

Horsham District Council has launched the Stage 2 consultation of its District-wide Community Governance Review, giving residents another opportunity to comment on proposed changes to parish governance arrangements.

Residents in Southwater North Ward voted in the Parish Councillor election on Thursday 6 August 2026. Rosanna-Marie Hobson was duly elected.

We're delighted to share that our Community Engagement Officer, Veronika Toth, recently joined Shirley Blanch and Dr Tara Quinn from the Conversation Starter Project CIC to talk about the work of Southwater Parish Council and what community engagement means in our village.

Residents in Southwater North Ward are reminded that a Parish Councillor election will take place on Thursday 6 August 2026.

Upcoming and current roadworks for August 2026 in and around Southwater Parish.