Southwater Parish Council Welcomes New Councillors Following Full Council Meeting

Southwater Parish Council held its latest Full Council Meeting on Wednesday, 17th September 2025. This meeting marked an important moment for the parish as we welcomed new councillors to fill three vacancies.

Seven candidates put themselves forward to fill the three vacancies, each presenting their ideas, experiences, and vision for Southwater. Following their presentations, an open ballot was held, and three successful candidates were co-opted onto the council.

Cllr John Potts

Cllr Malcolm Brierley

Cllr Philippa French

Cllr John Potts Cllr Malcolm Brierley Cllr Philippa French

With a full team of councillors now in place again, the council is looking forward to working closely with the new members to support local initiatives, improve parish services, and strengthen community engagement. Another highlight of the meeting came when Trevor Leggo, CEO of West Sussex Association of Local Councils, presented Southwater Parish Council with the prestigious Gold Award.

Trevor Leggo (left) presenting the Gold Award and handing it over to Cllr Derek Moore (right), Chairman of SPC

The Gold Award is not only recognition of high standards in governance and transparency but also of Southwater Parish Council’s leadership role in the community. It reflects years of hard work, dedication, and commitment.

Receiving the Gold Award is a significant achievement, reflecting the hard work of councillors and staff in delivering high-quality services and initiatives for the Southwater community. Please click here for more information about this award.

The Full Council Meeting agenda and further details are available on our website here.