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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.

As part of ongoing Cost of Living support and the Household Support Fund (HSF7), West Sussex Libraries will be offering free Essential Toiletries Kits and free Essential Period Product Packs for residents to collect.

Current and Upcoming Road works in Southwater, beginning of November and early December 2025.

Southwater Parish Council is pleased to announce that the Council has unanimously voted to extend the contract of our Neighbourhood Wardens.

There is a Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme in West Sussex, offering free holiday clubs for children who receive benefits-related free school meals. Clubs run for a week over Christmas.

West Sussex County Council is inviting feedback on proposals to improve two key routes in Horsham, aiming to make everyday journeys safer, quicker and more sustainable.   The proposals focus on Rusper Road (between the town centre and Mowbray) and Guildford Road (between the town centre and Broadbridge Heath), both vital routes for accessing schools, workplaces and local services.

The Full Council Agenda for 19th November 2025 is available to view on our website and on the noticeboard outside Beeson House.

As part of their diverse and wide-ranging Neighbourhood Warden role, Bettina and Dom work closely with many wonderful older residents in Southwater and they recently identified a resident that needed some extra help.

Current and Upcoming Road works in Southwater, beginning of November and early December 2025.