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As road repairs come under the responsibilites of West Sussex County Council, potholes on local roads and pavements in West Sussex should be reported using their online reporting service.

Whilst the council understands the frustration road closures caused by flooding present to drivers, driving through them can cause further issues including delaying opening the road, pushing water into residential homes as well as potentially negating the driver’s insurance should their car break down due to water ingress.

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 main element of the scheme is upgrading the existing woodchip path on Cedar Drive to a durable all‑weather asphalt footway, improving the connection between Nutham Lane and Cripplegate Lane.

Current and Upcoming Road works in Southwater, end of January 2026.

All West Sussex libraries, including Southwater Library will be closed on Monday 19, Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 January 2026 to enable staff to change over to a new system.

Current and Upcoming Road works in Southwater.

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.

West Sussex County Council has announced a temporary daytime closure of Coltstaple Lane, Southwater, to allow essential tree and vegetation management work to take place on 19th December 2025.