Southwater Parish Council - Official Statement

Southwater Parish Council is audited by two independent organisations (Mulberry & Co and MOORE UK) and is committed to transparency complying with the relevant legislation, where more information can be found on our website: https://www.southwater-pc.gov.uk/transparency

Southwater Parish Council approved the budget for financial year 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 at the Full Council Meeting of 18th January 2023. This represented a total precept requirement of £485,772, resulting in a Band D Council Tax of £101.77 per annum, signifying a decrease of 11.9% from 2022/23.

As it currently stands, West Sussex County Council is due to increase its budget by 4.99% (subject to its scrutiny committee and approval) and Horsham District Council by 2.99% (subject to approval). For more information on Council Tax visit Horsham District Council’s website and for Southwater Parish Council see here: https://www.southwater-pc.gov.uk/post/southwater-parish-council-budget-and-precept-for-2023-24

Southwater Parish Council runs monthly Councillor Surgeries on the first Saturday of every month (except August) at 10:00am from Beeson House, 26 Lintot Square, Fairbank Road, Southwater, where residents can discuss any issues, concerns or matters relating to Southwater. The next one is 10:00am Saturday, 4th March 2023 and all residents are welcome to attend.