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Southwater Parish Council Achieves Gold Award – A First for Sussex
This makes Southwater the first Town or Parish Council in both East and West Sussex to achieve Gold status.
1 day ago


Great News from the DofE Living Legacy Fund
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.
Jul 22


Southwater faces planning uncertainty as Appeal allows 800 homes at Horsham Golf Club
News that has come to light today reveals that the Planning Inspectorate has allowed the appeal for the development of up to 800 homes...
Jul 11


Plea from the Chairman of the Parish Council
Recently, there has been some awful and hate filled talk about staff and councillors. There has not been a shred of evidence of...
Jul 4


Definitive Map Modification Order and Landowner Deposit – The Ghyll
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.
Jul 3


Councillor Steven Lewis Resigns from Southwater Parish Council
Councillor resignation at Southwater Parish Council.
Jun 30


Upcoming Tree Works in Southwater
Commencement of Tree Works is scheduled to take place from Monday 7th July 2025 and they are anticipated to last for 12 weeks.
Jun 24


Parish Councillor Vacancy
Following the resignation of Councillor Steven Lewis from Southwater Parish Council, there is now a new vacancy at the Council.
Jun 9


Vegetation Clearance at The Ghyll – Update and Clarification
Vegetation Clearance at The Ghyll – Update and Clarification from Southwater Parish Council.
Jun 6


Statement from Southwater Parish Council Regarding Planning Application DC/25/0638
Southwater Parish Council is aware of several inaccurate and misleading comments that have circulated on social media following the...
Jun 5


Notice of Public Rights / AGAR Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
The Local Audit & Accountability Act 2014 and the Accounts & Audit Regulations 2015 set out the responsibilities of all local councils in...
Jun 4


Annual Meeting of the Parish Council - 21st May 2025
To view the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council Agenda, please visit our website here: Annual Meeting of the Parish Council | Southwater...
May 14


Current Councillor Vacancies
Following the resignation of Councillor Pauline Flores-Moore from Southwater Parish Council the Council now has the ability to co-opt the...
May 7


The Big Southwater Bin Survey – Summary of Results
Southwater Parish Council would like to thank all residents who took the time to respond to The Big Southwater Bin Survey. The feedback...
Apr 16


How can SPC communicate better? - New Survey
Help Shape the Future of Communication in Southwater Southwater Parish Council is committed to keeping our community well-informed,...
Apr 10


Southwater Neighbourhood Plan Review Update
The Southwater Neighbourhood Plan (SNP) was officially “made” and adopted in June 2021 following a referendum undertaken by Horsham...
Apr 9


Councillor Vacancy
Following the resignation of Councillor Pauline Flores-Moore from Southwater Parish Council the Council now has the ability to co-opt the...
Apr 9


Southwater Play Parks undergo yearly pressure washing
Southwater Parish Council maintains 7 play areas around the Parish, making sure they are all up to the safety standards and remain clean...
Apr 8


Have you got problems reaching us today?
Due to works being carried out on the network in Lintot Square, the internet has been down most of the day. This also has an effect on...
Apr 2


Ilanit Slowly Resigns from Southwater Parish Council
Ilanit Slowly has announced her resignation from Southwater Parish Council after four and a half years of dedicated service. Reflecting...
Apr 2
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