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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.

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.

Southwater Parish Council confirms that under s9 of the Open Spaces Act 1906, it completed the acquisition of the parcel of land lying to the west of Reeds Lane (Title Number WSX99391) on 19 February 2026.

Grants are payments made by the Parish Council to an organisation for a specific purpose to enhance and promote the wellbeing of the local community, either generally or through a specific project; and which is not directly controlled or administered by the Parish Council.

As road repairs come under the responsibilites of West Sussex County Council, potholes on local roads and pavements in West Sussex should be reported using their online reporting service.

Horsham District Council has issued a Notice of Uncontested Election for the Election of a Parish Councillor Southwater South Ward of Southwater Parish Council. As only one valid nomination was received by the close of nominations on Friday 13 February 2026, no contest was required.

Whilst the council understands the frustration road closures caused by flooding present to drivers, driving through them can cause further issues including delaying opening the road, pushing water into residential homes as well as potentially negating the driver’s insurance should their car break down due to water ingress.

Valentine’s Day is a lovely opportunity to celebrate love and connection, but it doesn’t have to come at the expense of the planet. With a few mindful choices, you can mark the day in a way that feels meaningful while keeping waste to a minimum.

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.

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

Southwater Neighbourhood Warden's Monthly Report for January 2026

Horsham District Council has announced an election for one Parish Councillor in the Southwater South Ward. If the election is contested, voting will take place on Thursday 12 March 2026.

The main element of the scheme is upgrading the existing woodchip path on Cedar Drive to a durable all‑weather asphalt footway, improving the connection between Nutham Lane and Cripplegate Lane.

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