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Join us for a community litter picking day on Friday 27th March 2026, as part of the Great British Spring Clean, and help keep our local area clean, safe, and beautiful for everyone.

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

Upcoming and current roadworks for March 2026 in Southwater Parish.

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.