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Climate change is already affecting communities across West Sussex, with more frequent heatwaves, increased flood risks, pressure on water resources and impacts on our natural environment. That's why West Sussex County Council, together with District and Borough Councils, is seeking residents' views on proposed Climate Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Action Plans. The plans set out a shared vision for reducing emissions, adapting to the impacts of climate change, and creating a healthier, more resilient county for future generations. They explore how we can work together to support clean energy, protect nature, strengthen communities and encourage sustainable growth. Climate action cannot be achieved by councils alone. The consultation gives residents, businesses, community groups and organisations the opportunity to help shape the final plans and ensure they reflect local priorities and experiences. The survey is open now and only takes a few minutes to complete. Take part in the consultation: https://yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/climatesurvey Your views can help shape the future of climate action in West Sussex.

The latest edition of Southwater Parish Council’s monthly newsletter is now available to view in the Newsletter section of our website. Would you like to be among the first to receive updates on all things Southwater? Simply scroll to the bottom of the page to subscribe. It's free.

Horsham District Council has launched the Stage 2 consultation of its District-wide Community Governance Review, giving residents another opportunity to comment on proposed changes to parish governance arrangements. The review considers whether current parish boundaries, warding arrangements and councillor representation continue to reflect local communities and provide effective local governance. Following feedback received during the first consultation, draft recommendations have now been published for public consultation. Residents, local organisations and community groups are encouraged to review the proposals and share their views before the consultation closes. To find out more and take part, please visit the Horsham District Council consultation page here.

The names and contact details of the current Councillors of Southwater Parish Council including details of the elected Chairman and Vice-Chair. Parish Councillors The Members of the Parish Council Click here to find out which of your Councillors are appointed as Chair/Vice Chair and members on the various Committees and Working Groups Contact details for all councillors: Address: Southwater Parish Council, Beeson House, Lintot Square, Southwater RH13 9LA Phone number: 01403 733202 Chris Pearce South Ward Chair of the Finance & General Purposes Committee Email: chris.pearce@cllr.southwater-pc.gov.uk Register of Member's Interests I moved to the area in 2012 and joined the Council in 2015, becoming Chairman of Planning Committee due to my experience as a retired Building Surveyor. I was Chairman of our Neighbourhood Plan, which was a national award runner up. From 2016 to 2022 I served as Chairman of the Council and currently Chair the Planning Committee again. I am committed to charitable work as a trustee of two charities and to community betterment. I also serve as Chairman of Horsham Association of Local Councils and Vice Chairman of West Sussex Association of Local Councils and represent SPC on various outside bodies. Claire Vickers North Ward Vice Chair of the Council Email: claire.vickers@horsham.gov.uk Register of Member's Interests I moved to the area in 2012 and joined the Council in 2015, becoming Chairman of Planning Committee due to my experience as a retired Building Surveyor. I was Chairman of our Neighbourhood Plan, which was a national award runner up. From 2016 to 2022 I served as Chairman of the Council and currently Chair the Planning Committee again. I am committed to charitable work as a trustee of two charities and to community betterment. I also serve as Chairman of Horsham Association of Local Councils and Vice Chairman of West Sussex Association of Local Councils and represent SPC on various outside bodies. Erica Haddon North Ward Email: erica.haddon@cllr.southwater-pc.gov.uk Register of Member's Interests I moved to the area in 2012 and joined the Council in 2015, becoming Chairman of Planning Committee due to my experience as a retired Building Surveyor. I was Chairman of our Neighbourhood Plan, which was a national award runner up. From 2016 to 2022 I served as Chairman of the Council and currently Chair the Planning Committee again. I am committed to charitable work as a trustee of two charities and to community betterment. I also serve as Chairman of Horsham Association of Local Councils and Vice Chairman of West Sussex Association of Local Councils and represent SPC on various outside bodies. Graham Watkins South Ward Chair of the Planning Committee Email: graham.watkins@cllr.southwater-pc.gov.uk Register of Member's Interests I moved to the area in 2012 and joined the Council in 2015, becoming Chairman of Planning Committee due to my experience as a retired Building Surveyor. I was Chairman of our Neighbourhood Plan, which was a national award runner up. From 2016 to 2022 I served as Chairman of the Council and currently Chair the Planning Committee again. I am committed to charitable work as a trustee of two charities and to community betterment. I also serve as Chairman of Horsham Association of Local Councils and Vice Chairman of West Sussex Association of Local Councils and represent SPC on various outside bodies. Jeffrey Villis South Ward Chair of the Health & Safety Committee Vice Chair of the Planning Committee Email: jeff.villis@cllr.southwater-pc.gov.uk Register of Member's Interests I moved to the area in 2012 and joined the Council in 2015, becoming Chairman of Planning Committee due to my experience as a retired Building Surveyor. I was Chairman of our Neighbourhood Plan, which was a national award runner up. From 2016 to 2022 I served as Chairman of the Council and currently Chair the Planning Committee again. I am committed to charitable work as a trustee of two charities and to community betterment. I also serve as Chairman of Horsham Association of Local Councils and Vice Chairman of West Sussex Association of Local Councils and represent SPC on various outside bodies. Lloyd Everard North Ward Email: lloyd.everard@cllr.southwater-pc.gov.uk Register of Member's Interests I moved to the area in 2012 and joined the Council in 2015, becoming Chairman of Planning Committee due to my experience as a retired Building Surveyor. I was Chairman of our Neighbourhood Plan, which was a national award runner up. From 2016 to 2022 I served as Chairman of the Council and currently Chair the Planning Committee again. I am committed to charitable work as a trustee of two charities and to community betterment. I also serve as Chairman of Horsham Association of Local Councils and Vice Chairman of West Sussex Association of Local Councils and represent SPC on various outside bodies. Nicola Brown South Ward Vice Chair of Finance & General Purposes Committee Email: nicola.brown@cllr.southwater-pc.gov.uk Register of Member's Interests I moved to the area in 2012 and joined the Council in 2015, becoming Chairman of Planning Committee due to my experience as a retired Building Surveyor. I was Chairman of our Neighbourhood Plan, which was a national award runner up. From 2016 to 2022 I served as Chairman of the Council and currently Chair the Planning Committee again. I am committed to charitable work as a trustee of two charities and to community betterment. I also serve as Chairman of Horsham Association of Local Councils and Vice Chairman of West Sussex Association of Local Councils and represent SPC on various outside bodies. Philippa French North Ward Email: philippa.french@cllr.southwater-pc.gov.uk Register of Member's Interests I moved to the area in 2012 and joined the Council in 2015, becoming Chairman of Planning Committee due to my experience as a retired Building Surveyor. I was Chairman of our Neighbourhood Plan, which was a national award runner up. From 2016 to 2022 I served as Chairman of the Council and currently Chair the Planning Committee again. I am committed to charitable work as a trustee of two charities and to community betterment. I also serve as Chairman of Horsham Association of Local Councils and Vice Chairman of West Sussex Association of Local Councils and represent SPC on various outside bodies. Chris Woodrow South Ward Email: chris.woodrow@cllr.southwater-pc.gov.uk Register of Member's Interests I moved to the area in 2012 and joined the Council in 2015, becoming Chairman of Planning Committee due to my experience as a retired Building Surveyor. I was Chairman of our Neighbourhood Plan, which was a national award runner up. From 2016 to 2022 I served as Chairman of the Council and currently Chair the Planning Committee again. I am committed to charitable work as a trustee of two charities and to community betterment. I also serve as Chairman of Horsham Association of Local Councils and Vice Chairman of West Sussex Association of Local Councils and represent SPC on various outside bodies. Derek Moore South Ward Chair of the Council Email: derek.moore@cllr.southwater-pc.gov.uk Register of Member's Interests I moved to the area in 2012 and joined the Council in 2015, becoming Chairman of Planning Committee due to my experience as a retired Building Surveyor. I was Chairman of our Neighbourhood Plan, which was a national award runner up. From 2016 to 2022 I served as Chairman of the Council and currently Chair the Planning Committee again. I am committed to charitable work as a trustee of two charities and to community betterment. I also serve as Chairman of Horsham Association of Local Councils and Vice Chairman of West Sussex Association of Local Councils and represent SPC on various outside bodies. Geoffrey Cole South Ward Email: geoff.cole@cllr.southwater-pc.gov.uk Register of Member's Interests I moved to the area in 2012 and joined the Council in 2015, becoming Chairman of Planning Committee due to my experience as a retired Building Surveyor. I was Chairman of our Neighbourhood Plan, which was a national award runner up. From 2016 to 2022 I served as Chairman of the Council and currently Chair the Planning Committee again. I am committed to charitable work as a trustee of two charities and to community betterment. I also serve as Chairman of Horsham Association of Local Councils and Vice Chairman of West Sussex Association of Local Councils and represent SPC on various outside bodies. Rosie Hobson North ward Email: rosie.hobson@cllr.southwater-pc.gov.uk Register of Member's Interests I was elected to serve as a councillor in August 2026. I have worked closely within the NHS for over 10 years, with more than 5 of those involving overseeing the governance of clinical research projects in a specialist cancer hospital. I’m passionate about community health and wellbeing, wildlife, and equality. John Potts North Ward Vice Chair of the Health & Safety Committee Email: john.potts@cllr.southwater-pc.gov.uk Register of Member's Interests I moved to the area in 2012 and joined the Council in 2015, becoming Chairman of Planning Committee due to my experience as a retired Building Surveyor. I was Chairman of our Neighbourhood Plan, which was a national award runner up. From 2016 to 2022 I served as Chairman of the Council and currently Chair the Planning Committee again. I am committed to charitable work as a trustee of two charities and to community betterment. I also serve as Chairman of Horsham Association of Local Councils and Vice Chairman of West Sussex Association of Local Councils and represent SPC on various outside bodies. Malcolm Brierley North Ward Email: malcolm.brierley@cllr.southwater-pc.gov.uk Register of Member's Interests I moved to the area in 2012 and joined the Council in 2015, becoming Chairman of Planning Committee due to my experience as a retired Building Surveyor. I was Chairman of our Neighbourhood Plan, which was a national award runner up. From 2016 to 2022 I served as Chairman of the Council and currently Chair the Planning Committee again. I am committed to charitable work as a trustee of two charities and to community betterment. I also serve as Chairman of Horsham Association of Local Councils and Vice Chairman of West Sussex Association of Local Councils and represent SPC on various outside bodies. Nikki Knott North Ward Email: nikki.knott@cllr.southwater-pc.gov.uk Register of Member's Interests I moved to the area in 2012 and joined the Council in 2015, becoming Chairman of Planning Committee due to my experience as a retired Building Surveyor. I was Chairman of our Neighbourhood Plan, which was a national award runner up. From 2016 to 2022 I served as Chairman of the Council and currently Chair the Planning Committee again. I am committed to charitable work as a trustee of two charities and to community betterment. I also serve as Chairman of Horsham Association of Local Councils and Vice Chairman of West Sussex Association of Local Councils and represent SPC on various outside bodies. Notice of Uncontested Election Southwater Parish Council is made up from a maximum number of 15 Councillors. We currently have one open vacancy. If you are interested in joining the Council, please contact us: enquiry@southwater-pc.gov.uk 01403 733202

Discover how Southwater Parish Council works to support the community by representing residents, improving local services, and shaping a better future for our parish. Southwater Parish Council Welcome to the Southwater Parish Council website. Here you will find information about the Parish Council, news & updates, services we provide for you, along with businesses and the community. News Agendas & Minutes Finance & Transparency The Council To view the Next Council Meeting, click below: Follow us on Social Media Forthcoming Meetings Download the meeting agendas Defibrillators Latest Roadworks Other Helpful Contacts Newsletters Community Planning Facilities & Recreation Contact Us Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 09:00 am to 16:00 pm Weekend: Closed Social Media Address: Southwater Parish Council, Beeson House, 26 Lintot Square, Fairbank Road, Southwater, West Sussex RH13 9LA 01403 733202 enquiry@southwater-pc.gov.uk Accessibility Statement Privacy Notice Cookie Policy

The meeting is held once a year and is an opportunity for residents to hear from local organisations and community groups about their activities over the past year and is not a council meeting, but for the benefit of the community. The Annual Parish Meeting The Annual Parish Meeting , also known as the "Annual Meeting of Electors ", is not a Council meeting, but it is invariably the Council that arranges it (simply because it is unlikely that anyone else will do so). It's decisions are not binding on the Council, though a Council will normally want to take heed of what is said at the meeting. The Annual Parish Meeting is a legacy from the Middle Ages, when Local Councils did not exist, and all local decision making was carried out by meetings of the whole community, taking place in the church vestry. The Annual Parish Meeting is open to all electors of the Town or Parish, who have the right not only to attend but also to speak on any matter of local interest. This is in contrast to a Council meeting, where electors who are not Councillors have no automatic right to speak (though many councils do, of course, have a set time before or after the Council meeting when electors can raise matters of concern to them relating to items on the Agenda of a specific meeting). Next Annual Parish Meeting - TBC 2027 Annual Parish Meeting - 28th May 2026 Agenda / Chairman's Report Minutes / Photo Gallery Annual Parish Meeting - 14th May 2025 Agenda / Chairman's Report and Other Reports Minutes / Photo Gallery Annual Parish Meeting - 7th May 2024 Agenda / Chairman's Report and Other Reports Minutes Annual Parish Meeting - 30th May 2023 Agenda / Chairman's Report / Reports Minutes Annual Parish Meeting - 22nd June 2022 Agenda / Reports Minutes This meeting will be Live Streamed: SPC YouTube Channel Annual Parish Meeting - 23 June 2021 Agenda / Reports Minutes Note due to COVID-19 and room restrictions on numbers in attendance due to health and safety this meeting will be Live Streamed: SPC YouTube Channel Please see the Agenda for more details. Previously scheduled 14 April 2021 and postponed. Annual Parish Meeting - 2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.