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Southwater Parish Council wishes to update residents on the outcome of our recent formal complaint to the Planning Inspectorate, regarding the appeal decision that granted outline permission for up to 800 dwellings at Horsham Golf Club (Ref: APP/Z3825/W/24/3355546).

Grants are payments made by the Parish Council to an organisation for a specific purpose to enhance and promote the wellbeing of the local community, either generally or through a specific project; and which is not directly controlled or administered by the Parish Council.

Southwater Parish Council is proud to announce that our organisation is now Cyber Essentials certified, marking a significant step forward in protecting our community, data, and operations. Cyber Essentials sets out a minimum technical standard to defend against the most common cyber-threats.

Southwater Parish Council is seeking tenders for its Grass Cutting and Grounds Maintenance Contract covering the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. This contract encompasses the maintenance of various open spaces, play areas, ponds, and green corridors etc., within the parish.

Southwater Parish Council has now submitted a Traffic Regulation Order request (TRO) to West Sussex County Council, reference WSCC-747455903, seeking to reduce the existing 40mph speed limit at both the north and south ends of Worthing Road. With strong resident support on the survey.

Southwater Parish Council (SPC) submitted a formal complaint to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS)  on 3 rd  October 2025 regarding the...

FAQ on Devolution, Local Government Reorganisation & Asset Transfers

Southwater Parish Council held its latest Full Council Meeting on Wednesday, 17th September 2025. This meeting marked an important moment for the parish as we welcomed new councillors to fill three vacancies.

We are seeking residents’ views on the assets listed below and whether SPC should pursue their transfer from HDC so that decisions on their care and investment are made locally.

In July, the Planning Inspectorate allowed an appeal to build up to 800 homes and associated facilities on the former Horsham Golf Club site. This is the follow up with updates and actions from HDC and SPC.

Earlier this summer SPC has submitted a Asset of Community Value (ACV) nomination  for Southwater Playing Fields (also known as Phillips Field). This was an important step in our efforts to help preserve valuable green spaces for community use, particularly for sports and recreation.

Millais School will accept both boys and girls from September 2026, following a decision made by the Leader of West Sussex County...

This makes Southwater the first Town or Parish Council in both East and West Sussex to achieve Gold status.

We're thrilled to share that 11 local young people have just been approved for financial assistance through our Duke of Edinburgh's Award Living Legacy Fund, helping them take on this new adventure.

News that has come to light today reveals that the Planning Inspectorate has allowed the appeal for the development of up to 800 homes...

Recently, there has been some awful and hate filled talk about staff and councillors. There has not been a shred of evidence of...

Definitive Map Modification Order and Landowner Deposit – The Ghyll This is a standard legal process available to all landowners, and it does not affect any existing rights of way. In making this deposit, the Council is clarifying its position regarding the current access and land use to protect the land from future claims for unrecorded rights of way or town and village green being made without the Council’s involvement or opportunity to review the evidence beforehand.

Councillor resignation at Southwater Parish Council.

Commencement of Tree Works is scheduled to take place from Monday 7th July 2025 and they are anticipated to last for 12 weeks.

Following the resignation of Councillor Steven Lewis from Southwater Parish Council, there is now a new vacancy at the Council.