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On 2 June 2026 West Sussex County Council confirmed the Notice of Modification Order made on 17 February 2026 in respect of footpaths in the Courtland Wood area, Southwater, was unopposed and without modification.

View the Planning Committee Meeting Agenda for 1 July 2026.

Parish Office arrangements – Wednesday 24 June to Friday 26 June Due to the Met Office red weather warning and forecast high temperatures, and in line with the Council’s health and safety arrangements, the Parish Office will be closed to public walk-ins on Wednesday 24 June, Thursday 25 June and Friday 26 June. Council staff will continue to work remotely and will monitor emails and telephone messages during normal working hours, subject to the weather conditions and staff we

Southwater Parish Council and Shipley Parish Council have agreed to progress a joint neighbourhood plan. Please visit the website to access the consultation.

The Agenda for the F&GP Committee Meeting on 17 June 2026 is now available.

Southwater Parish Council has received eight requests from residents asking for a Parish Meeting, also known as a Meeting of Electors, to discuss matters relating to The Ghyll.

Southwater Neighbourhood Warden's Monthly Report for May 2026.

Horsham District Council wants to know residents’ views on how it can work to improve air quality across the Horsham District.

Southwater Parish Council has rescheduled Councillor Surgery and it will now take place on Saturday 13 June. Please come along and speak with your Parish, District and County Councillors.

Southwater Parish Council has taken the decision to postpone the Councillor Surgery scheduled to take place on Saturday 6 June following a review of practical arrangements for the session. Alternative arrangements will be confirmed as soon as possible.