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Get advice on the energy saving measures that will work for your home with our new online tool Energy Saving Plan Builder. by HDC.

Nature in Sussex is under pressure. Two new strategies aim to change that - and you can help shape them by giving your views on the latest survey launched by West Sussex County Council.

Each year in the UK, around 18,000 tonnes of pumpkins are thrown away after Halloween, but most of that could be avoided. Here are five simple, sustainable ways to make sure your pumpkin doesn’t go to waste.

Recycle Week takes place from 22 to 28 September, and this year West Sussex is highlighting the importance of keeping recyclable materials out of the general waste bin.

In alignment with our Climate Change Action Plan, we now welcome a new general waste and recycling bin by the bus stop at Cripplegate corner, Southwater.

Local group walks and walking routes in Southwater.

Plastic Free July is a global movement that empowers millions of people to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. By choosing to...

Tucked away in a small woodland in Southwater lives a special and elusive resident – the hazel dormouse.

The Recycling and Waste Team at West Sussex County Council is delighted to announce the extension of its partnership with food rescue...

Residents across West Sussex are being encouraged to take action against waste by repairing and reusing items instead of throwing them...

Each spring, gardens across the UK begin to burst into life, but many well-meaning homeowners reach for the lawnmower just as nature...

Easter is just around the corner and while it’s a time filled with joy, treats, and traditions, it can also generate a surprising amount...

​Weald to Waves is an ambitious, community-driven project aimed at creating a 100-mile wildlife corridor across Sussex.

​On Saturday, 29th March 2025 , Southwater residents united for a Community Litter Picking Day , reinforcing their dedication to a...

West Sussex County Council is supporting Love Food Hate Waste by sharing their top food waste prevention tips as part of the...

Southwater Parish Council and Southwater Community Partnership invite you to take part in a Community Litter Picking Day  as part of the...

The main breeding season for nesting birds usually runs throughout March to August each year. This can be weather dependent, and some...

Southwater Parish Council Launches Community Consultations Southwater Parish Council is committed to engaging with residents and ensuring...

The Waste Prevention Community Grant Fund is now open for applications from community-based projects in West Sussex to encourage people...

In response to the growing climate crisis, Southwater Parish Council has taken a bold step by declaring a Climate Emergency and launching...