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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.

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.

Southwater Neighbourhood Warden's Monthly Report for March 2026.

Join us on Friday 17th April at 10:00AM, in the Parish Chamber at Beeson House, for a hands-on training session where you’ll learn how to recognise ancient and veteran trees and record them on the Woodland Trust’s Ancient Tree Inventory.

The next Southwater Councillor Surgery is taking place face to face on Saturday 11th April 2026 from 10:00AM in the Parish Chamber at Beeson House.

On 25 March 2026 the Government confirmed it is delaying its decision on how local government should change across Sussex.

The pedestrian improvement works on Nutham Lane, Cedar Drive, and Cripplegate Lane in Southwater have now been completed. Wildlfower meadows are also being created in the area.

Join our wardens for an action packed and informative Cyber Security training presentation from the South East Regional Organized Crime Unit's Cyber Crime Team, where we will equip you with easy-to-implement tips to stay safe online and minimize the risk of falling victim to cybercrime. 

In partnership with Southwater Parish Council, your local Neighbourhood Wardens, Dom and Bettina, are thrilled to be launching a FREE Dungeons & Dragons Gaming Club right here in the village of Southwater.

West Sussex County Council is celebrating World Oral Health Day on Friday, 20 March 2026.

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.