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Southwater Parish Council has welcomed a new councillor following the uncontested election in February 2026.

Further to West Sussex County Council’s Planning and Rights of Way Committee decision on 4 February 2026 to make an order to add footpaths in the Courtland Wood area of Southwater, an order was made on 17 February 2026. Summary of 3 proposed footpaths, as per Definitive Map Statement: The Order proposes the addition of the following footpaths: Footpath 1 : From existing footpath 1658 on the southern boundary of Courtland Wood, running generally north, then east, then north,

Southwater Neighbourhood Warden's Monthly Report for February 2026

The next Southwater Councillor Surgery is taking place face to face on Saturday 7th March 2026 from 10:00AM in the Parish Chamber at Beeson House.

The main breeding season for nesting birds usually runs throughout March to August each year. Nearly all nesting birds are protected by law, but we should protect them regardless.

Residents and road users are advised of temporary overnight closures on sections of the Horsham Bypass on Wednesday 5 March 2026, to allow urgent carriageway pothole repairs to take place.

View the Planning Committee Meeting Agenda for 4th March 2026.

Southwater Parish Council confirms that under s9 of the Open Spaces Act 1906, it completed the acquisition of the parcel of land lying to the west of Reeds Lane (Title Number WSX99391) on 19 February 2026.

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.

As road repairs come under the responsibilites of West Sussex County Council, potholes on local roads and pavements in West Sussex should be reported using their online reporting service.