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Child in a blue shirt joyfully tossing colorful wooden letters on a sunlit table by a window. Bright, playful atmosphere.

Family Learning at Beeson House

Join us for fully-funded courses (organised by West Sussex County Council), aimed at parents/guardians and their children.

Apr 16

A fire engine with an extended aerial ladder raised high beside a training building, with firefighters standing on the platform.

A Behind-the-Scenes Visit to Horsham Fire Training Centre

On 28 March, a group of young Southwater residents visited the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service training centre at Platinum House in Horsham for a behind-the-scenes look at how crews prepare for emergencies.

Apr 16

West Sussex County Council election taking place on Thursday 7 May

The West Sussex County Council election is taking place on Thursday 7 May 2026, giving residents the opportunity to shape decisions that affect their local communities.

Apr 14

Parish Council Monthly Newsletter - May 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.

Apr 10

Finance & General Purposes Meeting Agenda Available - 15th April 2026

To view the Finance & General Purposes meeting agenda, please visit our website Finance & General Purposes | Southwater Parish (southwater-pc.gov.uk) or view the agenda via the noticeboard outside Beeson House.

Apr 9

Map of Southwater area with highlighted zones. Bold text reads: "Parish Council Objects to Development Proposal for 1,000 Dwellings."

Parish Council objects to Development Proposal for 1,000 dwellings in Southwater (DC/26/0366)

Southwater Parish Council has formally objected to planning application DC/26/0366, submitted by Berkeley Homes, which proposes the development of up to 1,000 homes on land to the northwest of the village.

Apr 9

Current & upcoming roadworks in Southwater

Upcoming and current roadworks for April - May 2026 in Southwater Parish.

Apr 7

A More Planet-Friendly Easter

Easter is all about fresh starts, family time, and a bit of chocolate, but it can also create a lot of unnecessary waste if we are not careful. The good news is that it’s easy to celebrate in a more planet-friendly way with just a few small changes.

Apr 2

Dancers in vibrant red, blue, and white costumes pose with tambourines in a theatrical setting, exuding joy and energy on a wooden floor.

Southwater Parish Council Supports Local Dancers on Their Journey to the Dance World Cup

Southwater Parish Council is proud to support a talented group of young, local dancers from the local community, awarding £200 from the Chairman’s Discretionary Fund to assist them on their journey to the prestigious Dance World Cup Finals 2026 in Dublin.

Apr 2