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Upcoming and current roadworks for April - May 2026 in Southwater Parish.

On 25 March 2026 the Government confirmed it is delaying its decision on how local government should change across Sussex.

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.

West Sussex County Council is celebrating World Oral Health Day on Friday, 20 March 2026.

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.

Upcoming and current roadworks for March 2026 in Southwater Parish.

Residents and road users are advised of temporary overnight closures on sections of the Horsham Bypass on Wednesday 5 March 2026, to allow urgent carriageway pothole repairs to take place.

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.