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

Horsham District Council has launched the Stage 2 consultation of its District-wide Community Governance Review, giving residents another opportunity to comment on proposed changes to parish governance arrangements.

Residents in Southwater North Ward voted in the Parish Councillor election on Thursday 6 August 2026. Rosanna-Marie Hobson was duly elected.

We're delighted to share that our Community Engagement Officer, Veronika Toth, recently joined Shirley Blanch and Dr Tara Quinn from the Conversation Starter Project CIC to talk about the work of Southwater Parish Council and what community engagement means in our village.

Residents in Southwater North Ward are reminded that a Parish Councillor election will take place on Thursday 6 August 2026.

Southwater Parish Council is deeply saddened to announce the death of Councillor Geoff Cole.

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

Southwater Neighbourhood Warden's Monthly Report for July 2026.

Residents attended a Parish Meeting, also known as a meeting of electors, on 21 July 2026 to discuss The Ghyll field and the approved planning application for a 3G football pitch.

There will be no Councillor Surgery in August 2026 as is customary. The next Councillor Surgery will be held on the first Saturday of September. We look forward to seeing you all there.

We've published a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to help residents better understand the proposed Shipley & Southwater Joint Neighbourhood Plan and the current consultation being run by Horsham District Council.

Over the past couple of months, the Parish Council has been carrying out a range of maintenance and improvement works across the village, from repairing play equipment and replacing signage to improving drainage and sprucing up some of Southwater’s best-known landmarks.

We're thrilled to share that 20 more local young people have just been approved for financial assistance through our Duke of Edinburgh's Award Living Legacy Fund, helping them take on this new adventure.

View the Full Council Meeting Agenda for 15 July 2026.

Southwater Neighbourhood Warden's Monthly Report for June 2026.

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.

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

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

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

Southwater Parish Council and Shipley Parish Council have agreed to progress a joint neighbourhood plan. Please visit the website to access the consultation.