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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.

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 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.

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.

Southwater Neighbourhood Warden's Monthly Report for 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.

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.

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

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.

In partnership with Santa and Southwater Parish Council, our Neighbourhood Wardens Bettina and Dom have once again coordinated a special delivery of surprise gifts for a number of well-deserving children from Southwater Junior & Infant Academies and Castlewood Primary School. Operation Jingle Bells has now been running for several years, continuing a valued tradition of spreading festive cheer within the community.

West Sussex County Council’s Public Health team is offering one-off grants of up to £5,000 to support adult mental health and reduce the risk of suicide.

Christmas can be a time of joy, warmth and generosity, but also a time when we consume more, waste more and use more energy than usual. The good news is: with a bit of thought and creativity, you can enjoy all the festive magic while reducing environmental impact. Here are many of the best tips to make your celebrations more sustainable.

Southwater Neighbourhood Warden's Monthly Report for November 2025

The next Southwater Councillor Surgery is taking place face to face on Saturday 6th December 2025 from 10:00AM in the Parish Chamber at Beeson House.

As part of their diverse and wide-ranging Neighbourhood Warden role, Bettina and Dom work closely with many wonderful older residents in Southwater and they recently identified a resident that needed some extra help.

Southwater Parish Council has now submitted a Traffic Regulation Order request (TRO) to West Sussex County Council, reference WSCC-747455903, seeking to reduce the existing 40mph speed limit at both the north and south ends of Worthing Road. With strong resident support on the survey.

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is excited to announce a new, free webinar developed by Warwickshire County Council for the parents and guardians of young drivers who have recently passed their test and who are about to begin driving independently.