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Southwater Parish Council is pleased to announce that it has become a member of CPRE, the countryside charity. CPRE works to promote, enhance and protect the countryside, supporting sustainable development while helping communities shape the places where they live.

As the colder months approach, now is a good time to think about making sure to stay healthy, warm and get prepared for winter. West Sussex County Council's winter campaigns bring together practical advice on everything from keeping warm at home and managing energy costs to preparing for severe weather and power cuts.

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.

A consultation on the Community Governance Review (CGR) for the whole district is now open and residents are encouraged to take part. The consultation is open now and will close on 22 June 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.

Explaining the precept. At its Full Council meeting on 21 January 2026, Southwater Parish Council approved its budget and precept for 2026–27. This includes an increase in the Parish Council’s share of council tax, which for a Band D household is 58p per week.

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.