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Job ad: Southwater Parish Council seeks a Business Support Officer apprentice. Blue/yellow theme with QR code. Deadline: 9 AM, 4 June 2026.

Apprentice Business Support Officer - Job Opportunity

We are recruiting for a new Apprentice Business Support Officer based at Beeson House.

May 7

Map highlighting Southwater & Shipley Neighbourhood Plan Area in magenta. Parish boundaries in blue. Scale bar at bottom right.

Latest updates on the Neighbourhood Plan

Building on the commitment to continuous partnership working, Southwater Parish Council has formally applied to Horsham District Council for the designation of a joint Southwater & Shipley Neighbourhood Plan Area following a positive resolution with neighbouring Shipley Parish Council in April 2026.

May 6

Southwater Annual Parish Meeting Gets a Fresh New Format

This year’s Southwater Annual Parish Meeting is set to feel a little different—in a good way. Taking place on Thursday 28th May 2026 at Lardner Hall, The Ghyll, the event is evolving into a more engaging, community-focused networking evening.

May 1

Beeson House - office space, big windows, blue carpet and blinds

Prime Office Space Available at Beeson House, now at lower rate

Prime Office Space Available at Beeson House, Southwater now at lower rate

Feb 19

White telephone handset with coiled cord on light background. Text "VOL +" visible. Simple, vintage style suggests a retro mood.

Traditional analogue landlines across the UK are being replaced with digital phone services

Traditional analogue landlines across the UK are being replaced with digital phone services, with the old network due to be switched off by January 2027.

2 days ago

Notice for Southwater Parish Council vacancy due to resignation. Details include election process, address, and contact info, dated 20 May 2026.

Parish Councillor Vacancy

Following the resignation of Councillor Ian Stannard from Southwater Parish Council, there is now a new Councillor vacancy.

2 days ago

Man in a light purple polo shirt stands in front of a colorful abstract painting, looking calm. The background has green, blue, and orange hues.

Councillor Ian Stannard Resigns from Southwater Parish Council

Southwater Parish Council has received the resignation of Councillor Ian Stannard following his recent period of service on the Council.

3 days ago

Notebook and pen on a wooden table. Text: "20.05.2026, Annual Meeting of the Council. Agenda available on the website or Beeson House noticeboard."

Annual Meeting of The Council - Agenda 20 May 2026

The Annual Meeting of The Council Agenda for 20th May 2026 is available to view on our website and on the noticeboard outside Beeson House.

May 14

Horsham District Council invites participation in a governance review. Features a district map, street scene, and dates: 9 May to 22 June 2026.

Community Governance Review Consultation Now Open in the Horsham District

A consultation on the Community Governance Review (CGR) for the whole district is now open and residents are encouraged to take part. The consultation is open now and will close on 22 June 2026.

May 13