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Job Vacancy and Employment Opportunity with Southwater Parish Council For more information on how to apply please visit our Job Vacancies section of the website.

To view the Full Council Agenda, please visit our website Planning Committee | Southwater Parish (southwater-pc.gov.uk) or view the agenda via the noticeboard outside Beeson House.

Recently within the village there have been reports of Illegal fly tipping of waste. Amongst this has been a large amount of green waste. Despite being compostable, this is still illegal and will still amount to a criminal offence. This could result in a Criminal Prosecution. Amongst this has been a large amount of green waste deposited on the "Red Route" near to Easteds Lane and the Allotments. On this occasion the Council was alerted and due to the green waste being found to be a fire hazard it was removed. If it had ignited it could potentially spread over trees and houses. It further would have amassed a large amount of smoke which would result in closure of the A24. Subsequently, redirecting traffic through the village. If you witness fly tipping please let the Neighbourhood Wardens or the Police know.

The monthly Newsletter is now available view: https://www.southwater-pc.gov.uk/newsletters

Are you a user of the bus stop at the top of Cripplegate Lane/Cedar Drive? Whether you use the bus stop or not… Would you be in favour of improving access to the bus stop? We have received residents’ concerns that they find access to the bus stop difficult, mainly because there is no clear access route from Nutham Lane and neighbouring areas to the bus stop in question, meaning you must walk on the grass verge (see photos), which is not practical in the winter, or cross the road into Cedar Drive twice to then cross it again at the top of Cripplegate Lane. We are investigating improving the access to the bus stop by installing a tarmac path between Nutham Lane and Cripplegate Lane bus stop. With sufficient support from the community and residents in close proximity, this will enable us to progress drafting a Community Highways Scheme application to WSCC. The more support received the more it will improve the weight of the proposal in the assessment process. Letters have been delivered to those Neighborhoods within the vicinity. All residents are welcome to share there views via this google form (link below). https://forms.office.com/e/3ybxXx3K2p

An opportunity to chat and discuss matters with your Councillors. #councillorsurgery #southwater #southwaterparishcouncil

Please would those using Southwater Skate Park (Stakers Lane) be mindful not to block access to Stakers Lane to ensure emergency services have clear access at all times.

To view the Planning Agenda, please visit our website Planning Committee | Southwater Parish (southwater-pc.gov.uk) or view the agenda via the noticeboard outside Beeson House.

Notice under Section 15(1) Commons Act 2006 To every reputed owner, lessee, tenant or occupier of any part of the land described below, and to all others whom it may concern. Application has been made to the West Sussex County Council, County Hall, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1RQ by Charles Fentiman of Nutham Lane, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 9GG under section 15(1) of the Commons Act 2006 and in accordance with the Commons (Registration of Town or Village Greens) (Interim Arrangements) (England) Regulations 2007. The application seeks the inclusion in the register of town and village greens of the land described in the Schedule below which is claimed to have qualified for registration as a town or village green under section 15(2) through continuing use at the time of application 'as of right' for lawful sports and pastimes for 20 years or more by virtue of: "Use by local residents for the purpose of all kinds of open-air recreational use: children playing, informal sports, dog walking, picnics, and community events." The application, which includes a plan of the land proposed for registration may be inspected at the following local authority offices of Horsham District Council, Parkside, Chart Way, West Sussex RH12 1BL and the offices of West Sussex County Council, West Street Chichester PO19 1RQ between the hours of 9.00am to 4.00pm on Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays) and by prior appointment (please contact the Council Clerk on enquiry@southwater-pc.gov.uk to arrange an appointment) with Southwater Parish Council, Beeson House, 26 Lintot Square, Fairbank Road, Southwater RH13 9LA. If the registration authority is satisfied that the land described below gualifies for registration as a town or village green, it will so register the land. Any person wishing to object to the registration of the land as a town or village green should send a statement of the facts on which the objection is based to Legal Services (ref: CC803.16672.NT), West Sussex County Council, County Hall, Chichester, West Sussex P019 1RQ or by email to legal.services@westsussex.gov.uk on or before 12th October 2023. Any representations that are to be taken into account by the Authority in reaching a decision on the application cannot be treated as confidential and will be copied to the applicant for comment and may be disclosed to other interested parties. Dated: 22nd August 2023 Signed Tony Kershaw Director of Law and Assurance

Our Neighbourhood Wardens, Dominic and Bettina, will be holding their Warden Drop-in Session, Friday 25th August 2023 at 11:30-12:30 at Lintot Square, Southwater. Please come and talk to them about any issues you are having and we will do our best to support you directly or signpost you to a service best placed to address your concerns.

Following our ongoing commitment to a new 40mph speed limit on Two Mile Ash Road, spanning from Christ’s Hospital Road to Marlpost Road. We have been informed that the Consultation is now open. You can access these consultation page at: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/.../horsham-live-tro.../ Alternative you can voice your opinion: Via Email: tro.consultation@westsussex.gov.uk Or Write to: TRO Team, West Sussex County Council, The Grange, Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1RH (Quoting Reference: TRO/HOR2304/RC) Have Your Say Your opinion matters! If you'd like to express your support or raise any concerns about this proposal, please ensure your voice is heard before September 8, 2023. Let's work together to enhance safety on our roads! Thank you for being an active part of our community. Let's make our roads safer for everyone! #WestSussexRoadSafety #SaferCommute #CommunityFirst

The monthly Newsletter is now available view: https://www.southwater-pc.gov.uk/newsletters

HDC have published guidance on dealing with Dog Related issues. Below shows how to report these. STRAY DOGS ​Dogs found roaming free should be reported to HDC’s Environmental Health team. https://www.horsham.gov.uk/environmental-health/stray-dogs BARKING DOGS Email HDC’s Environmental Health team: Publichealth.licensing@horsham.gov.uk https://www.horsham.gov.uk/environmental-health/noisy-neighbours DOG FOULING Contact Hop Oast to arrange for the fouling to be removed. https://www.horsham.gov.uk/waste-recycling-and-bins/litter-and-street-cleaning/dog-fouling DOG ATTACKS / OUT OF CONTROL DOGS If there is an immediate threat to human or animal life call 999. Otherwise report to the police on 101 or via the Sussex Police website reporting form. HDC does NOT have a Dog Warden Service and cannot deal with dog attacks or dangerous dogs. https://www.sussex.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/

Southwater Parish Council has published the Invitation to Tender for the Tree Survey 2023 Identified Works to the Government Contracts Finder Service Website where the Notice can be found here: Southwater Tree Survey (Jul 2023) Identified Works - Contracts Finder

The July Report has been published and is now available to read on our website.

During this time please - Be extra vigilant. - Follow instructions on any signage. - Follow instructions from the contractors. Tree felling works will be taking place at West Grinstead Old Railway Station, Cowfold Road, Horsham, RH13 8LY from 31st July to 4th August 2023. Due to safety reasons on the 7th to 10th August 2023 fencing will be put up in front of bothplatforms until further notice. Enquires should be sent to countryside@westsussex.gov.uk We apologise of any inconvenience caused.

Will Not Operate in August 2023 as is customary. We Look forward to seeing you in September.

We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for the opening of the Southwater Skate Park, despite the weather! We also want to express our sincere appreciation to MP Jeremy Quin for taking the time to support the Parish Council and residents of Southwater at the opening ceremony, also Southwater Parish Councillors, staff, user consultation group, and contractors who worked behind the scenes to bring this project to completion to provide Southwater and the extreme sports community with an incredible recreational facility that will be cherished for years to come. Since its inception in 2006, the skate and BMX park has been a thriving hub for enthusiasts not only from Southwater and Sussex but also from neighbouring areas. Known for its exceptional timber surface riding experience, the skate park earned a reputation as one of the best in the South, catering to a transition style of skating, BMX, inline skates, and scooters. Throughout the rebuilding process, Southwater Parish Council actively engaged with the skate park users, maintaining regular contact with a dedicated user consultation group. This collaboration ensured that the new park's design resonated with the community's needs and preferences for a timber riding surface while incorporating innovative elements. The hybrid structure of galvanised steel and timber promises an exciting riding experience, reminiscent of the features valued in the original skate park. Although the journey to reopening was not without challenges, the opening of Southwater Skate Park, Ben's Field, Stakers Lane marks a significant milestone in the community's history, made possible by the efforts of everyone mentioned above, the Parish Council’s Skate Park Rebuild Project Earmarked Reserves, Section 106 contributions, and the Insurance Settlement received after the unfortunate fire incident in August 2020. We hope that the Southwater Skate Park will thrive as a place of friendship, and shared experiences encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle. Remember to always use it responsibly, respect one another and the facility itself, ensuring that this park remains a safe and enjoyable space for everyone for years to come. We look forward to working with the users, Southwater Youth Project and Southwater Community Partnership to organise more exciting events and activities in the future. Stay tuned for updates!

🌞 Exciting News! Southwater’s Summer Fest is TOMORROW, Thursday 27th July 2023! 🎉 Join us at The Ghyll from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a fantastic day filled with FREE and subsidised activities for kids aged 3-16. 😄 Remember, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Get ready for a day of non-stop fun with a climbing wall, inflatables, games, soft play areas, gymnastics, arts & crafts, and even a DJ music workshop! 🎈 There's something for everyone! Don't miss the chance to meet representatives from Sussex Police and West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service, who will be there to answer questions and showcase their vehicles 🚓🚒 The Mobile Community Hub, staffed by HDC Youth Provision and Community Development Officers, will be offering free snacks and soft drinks, and an ice-cream van will also be on-site 🍦 Let's come together and celebrate our amazing village community! See you there! 🎊 #SouthwaterSummerFest #CommunityFun #FamilyEvent

NOTICE is hereby given that in pursuance of the provisions of Section 14 (2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, the use of the route below is temporarily prohibited: UPPER BEEDING: PUBLIC FOOTPATH NO.3139_2 & PUBLIC BRIDLEWAY NO. 3139_1 -a section of the DOWNS LINK -as shown on the map below. The path closure is necessary to protect public safety due to riverbank erosion, with effect from 19 July 2023. This notice enacts a 21 day closure effective from the date given above, and may require a further closure. Unfortunately, there is no alternative route available using the Rights of Way network. Contact telephone numbers: Public Rights of Way Team (WSCC) (01243) 777620

To view the Full Council Meeting Agenda, please visit our website Full Council Meeting| Southwater Parish Council (southwater-pc.gov.uk) or view the agenda via the noticeboard outside Beeson House.

Important Announcement from West Sussex County Council Southwater Parish Council is pleased to share a significant update on behalf of West Sussex County Council (WSCC) regarding the installation of new public electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints in our county. WSCC, in collaboration with all seven district and borough councils and infrastructure specialist Connected Kerb, is planning an extensive rollout of thousands of chargepoints over the next decade at zero cost to the councils. This aims to enhance on-street charging accessibility and promote sustainable transportation throughout West Sussex. Over 170 chargepoints have already been installed, and 250 more are in progress. Locations were determined based on resident requests and Connected Kerb's site selection tool. We invite you to provide feedback on the proposed locations for the second phase. Visit www.connectedkerb.com/westsussexresidents to review the site details and share your comments by August 7, 2023. To express your thoughts or seek clarification, visit: https://yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/ev-chargepoints . We value your opinions! Based on feedback, WSCC plans to install six chargepoints at each location in the future, reserving two parking bays exclusively for EVs. The remaining four bays will be available to all residents. Cllr Joy Dennis, WSCC Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, encourages your participation in shaping the future of EV infrastructure in West Sussex! Chris Pateman-Jones, CEO of Connected Kerb, is excited about the West Sussex Chargepoint Network, which aims to prepare us for a full transition to electric vehicles by 2030. Together, we can build a greener West Sussex! (Post shared on behalf of West Sussex County Council) *Deadline is 7th August 2023*

The June Report has been published and is now available to read on our website. https://www.southwater-pc.gov.uk/news/categories/neighbourhood-warden-reports

Southwater Parish Council has commissioned the procurement and installation of a new dog waste litter bin for the Charlock Way Open Space. This development comes after extensive correspondence, numerous requests, and invaluable feedback from residents. Over the past couple of years, SPC have persistently advocated for an additional dog litter bin, but unfortunately, we were constrained by the capacity and available resources of Horsham District Council (HDC) to incorporate more bins into their collection schedules. However, we are delighted to share that HDC has now agreed to install the new bin and include it in their regular collections. Installation date expected to be in the next couple of weeks. As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing our community's environment, Southwater Parish Council is also actively investigating two other potential locations for additional dog waste litter bins following input from our Litter Wardens and extensive requests from residents. These areas include the Cripplegate Corner Bus Stop and in closer proximity to the Downs Link Play Area. While we are dedicated to pursuing these opportunities, we must operate within the criteria set by HDC for placement of bins and with their existing capacity to add more bins. We appreciate the patience and understanding shown by all residents throughout this process. If you are in approval to adding bins to the two locations above, please let us know so we can inform HDC of the community support.

Our Neighbourhood Wardens, Dom and Bettina, recently decided that they wanted to celebrate Southwater’s youth community by organising an event designed for the under 16s. Initially, the idea was to hire a mobile climbing wall but when they began to consult with other community groups it soon became clear that other organisations wanted to become involved. In collaboration with us - Southwater Parish Council and Horsham District Council, the Wardens then joined forces with Southwater Ghyll CIO, Southwater Community Partnership and Southwater Youth Project CIO to plan an exciting event full of activities and entertainment for young people. On Thursday 27 July 2023 between 1200-1600 hours at The Ghyll, there will be a mixture of free and subsidised activities for Southwater’s children aged from 3- 16 years. Please ensure that all under 8s are accompanied by an adult over 18. The main attraction is a FREE climbing wall (see below) paid for by donations from Horsham District Council and At Home Estate & Letting Agency. With inflatables, fun games, soft play areas, possibly gymnastics and dance plus arts & crafts activities as well as a music, there will be something for everyone. Representatives of Sussex Police and West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service will be on hand to answer questions about their respective jobs and show off their vehicles. HDC Youth Provision and Community Development Officers will be there with the Mobile Community Hub hopefully providing some free snacks. Budgens and Texaco Southern Co-Op are both donating free bottled water and soft drinks and there will also be an ice-cream van on site. Bettina (Neighbourhood Warden) said: “We are expecting at least 200 young people to engage with event across the afternoon and, with the range of fun activities and entertainment available, we hope to promote feelings of friendship and well-being that have a lasting and positive effect on the community. New activities are being added all the time as local sponsors make donations so look out on Social Media for updates as this event is getting more exciting all the time. We both look forward to seeing you all there.”

To view the Planning Agenda, please visit our website Planning Committee | Southwater Parish ( southwater-pc.gov.uk ) or view the agenda via the noticeboard outside Beeson House.

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Our Neighbourhood Wardens, Dominic and Bettina, will be holding their Drop-in Session tomorrow, Saturday 24 June 2023 @ 16:00-17:30 hours outside Gardner House, College Road, Southwater. Please come and talk to them about any issues you are having and they will do their best to support you directly or signpost you to a service best placed to address your concerns.