News 

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.

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

Parish Office arrangements – Wednesday 24 June to Friday 26 June Due to the Met Office red weather warning and forecast high temperatures, and in line with the Council’s health and safety arrangements, the Parish Office will be closed to public walk-ins on Wednesday 24 June, Thursday 25 June and Friday 26 June. Council staff will continue to work remotely and will monitor emails and telephone messages during normal working hours, subject to the weather conditions and staff we

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

Following the resignation of Councillor Ian Stannard from Southwater Parish Council, there is now a new Councillor vacancy.

Southwater Parish Council has received the resignation of Councillor Ian Stannard following his recent period of service on the Council.

The Annual Meeting of The Council Agenda for 20th May 2026 is available to view on our website and on the noticeboard outside Beeson House.

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.

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 April 2026.

We are recruiting for a new Apprentice Business Support Officer based at Beeson House.

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.

Building on the commitment to continuous partnership working, Southwater Parish Council has formally applied to Horsham District Council for the designation of a joint Southwater & Shipley Neighbourhood Plan Area following a positive resolution with neighbouring Shipley Parish Council in April 2026.

This year’s Southwater Annual Parish Meeting is set to feel a little different—in a good way. Taking place on Thursday 28th May 2026 at Lardner Hall, The Ghyll, the event is evolving into a more engaging, community-focused networking evening.

No Mow May is nationwide campaign, started by the charity Plantlife, and encourages people to put away the mower for the entire month of May to allow wildflowers and grasses to thrive.

The next Southwater Councillor Surgery is taking place face to face on Saturday 2nd May 2026 from 10:00AM in the Parish Chamber at Beeson House.