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Horsham District Council has issued a Notice of Uncontested Election for the Election of a Parish Councillor Southwater South Ward of Southwater Parish Council. As only one valid nomination was received by the close of nominations on Friday 13 February 2026, no contest was required.

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.

To view the Finance & General Purposes meeting agenda, please visit our website Finance & General Purposes | Southwater Parish (southwater-pc.gov.uk) or view the agenda via the noticeboard outside Beeson House.

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

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.

Southwater Neighbourhood Warden's Monthly Report for January 2026

Horsham District Council has announced an election for one Parish Councillor in the Southwater South Ward. If the election is contested, voting will take place on Thursday 12 March 2026.

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.

Southwater now has 14 public-access defibrillators and we’ve created a new interactive map showing each location,

Your Councils are Changing – Potential Assets for Southwater Parish Council to take over – Survey summary

View the Full Council Meeting Agenda for 21st January 2026.

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

Thank you to those members of the public that attended our Councillor Surgery on Saturday 10th January 2026. A number of issues were discussed and as promised please see below an update on those items.

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

Southwater Neighbourhood Warden's Monthly Report for December 2025

Southwater Parish Council is aware of a number of comments and questions on social media about Easteds Barn. This update is intended to share the facts, explain the process, provide reassurance, and outline what happens next.

Southwater Parish Council has received the resignation of Councillor Graham Turnwell. There is now a councillor vacancy in Southwater Parish Council.

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.

View the Planning Committee Meeting Agenda for 7th January 2026.

At an Extraordinary Council Meeting on 17 December 2025, Southwater Parish Council resolved to proceed with a “Full Review” of the Southwater Neighbourhood Plan, including housing allocations.