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June 2026 Neighbourhood Warden’s Report cover with strawberries in a basket and on a wooden table; Southwater Parish Council logos.

Neighbourhood Warden's Report - June 2026

Southwater Neighbourhood Warden's Monthly Report for June 2026.

Jul 8

Map of Southwater with two red route segments marked currently 40mph near the A24, amid green woodland and roads.

Worthing Road Speed Limit Reduction Update

Southwater Parish Council has continued to work with West Sussex County Council to progress the proposed reduction of the 40mph speed limit to 30mph at the north and south ends of Worthing Road. Please read the post for updates.

Jul 8

Hand casting a vote into a ballot box against a bright background, creating a silhouette effect. Simple and solemn scene.

Notice of Parish Councillor Election - 6 August 2026

Horsham District Council has announced an election for one Parish Councillor in the Southwater North Ward. If the election is contested, voting will take place on Thursday 6 August 2026.

Jul 2

Councillor surgery poster with date, 4 July 2026, and time, 10:00 AM. Includes meeting location details and entry code 8118. Strawberry plant background.

Councillor Surgery - 4th July 2026

The next Southwater Councillor Surgery is taking place face to face on Saturday 4th July 2026 from 10:00AM in the Parish Chamber at Beeson House.

Jul 2

Current & upcoming roadworks in Southwater - July 2026

Upcoming and current roadworks for July 2026 in and around Southwater Parish.

Jun 29

Parish Council Monthly Newsletter - July-August 2026

The latest edition of Southwater Parish Council’s monthly newsletter for 2026 is now available to view in the Newsletter section of our website.

Jun 26

Statement - 13 June Parish Surgery and Related Social Media Posts

Southwater Parish Council has been made aware of a summary posted on social media which purports to summarise discussions at the Parish Surgery held on 13 June 2026 at Beeson House.

Jun 25

Aerial view of an industrial plant with silver silos, red doors, white storage sphere, and surrounding trees and roads.

Horsham recycling plant turns thousands of tonnes of food waste into renewable energy

Horsham recycling plant turns thousands of tonnes of food waste into renewable energy.

Jun 25

Image of the Notice of Confirmation order

Confirmation of Map Modification Order – addition of footpaths in the Courtland Wood area, Southwater (West Sussex County Council)

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.

Jun 25