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West Sussex County Council’s Public Health team is offering one-off grants of up to £5,000 to support adult mental health and reduce the risk of suicide.

Christmas can be a time of joy, warmth and generosity, but also a time when we consume more, waste more and use more energy than usual. The good news is: with a bit of thought and creativity, you can enjoy all the festive magic while reducing environmental impact. Here are many of the best tips to make your celebrations more sustainable.

West Sussex County Council has announced a temporary daytime closure of Coltstaple Lane, Southwater, to allow essential tree and vegetation management work to take place on 19th December 2025.

Southwater Neighbourhood Warden's Monthly Report for November 2025

Current and Upcoming Road works in Southwater, early and mid-December 2025.

The next Southwater Councillor Surgery is taking place face to face on Saturday 6th December 2025 from 10:00AM in the Parish Chamber at Beeson House.

West Sussex County Council has announced a temporary overnight closure of Crawley Road in North Horsham.

The Government is consulting on local government reorganisation for Sussex & Brighton.  This is your opportunity to share your views on how local councils could be structured in the future in our area. 

Horsham District Council’s draft Annual Plan is now open for consultation. The Council is inviting feedback on the draft of its new Annual Plan for 2026/27 and is encouraging as many residents and businesses as possible to share their views.

View the Planning Committee Meeting Agenda for 3rd December 2025.