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Accessible PDF versions of the local, monthly printed Southwater News magazine by the Holy Innocents Church Southwater. Southwater News You can find the PDF versions of the monthly, printed Southwater News magazine on this page. The Southwater News magazine features articles on various topics relating to village life and carries advertisements for local community groups and businesses. The magazine is delivered to over 4400 homes in Southwater. It runs as a not-for-profit organisation by the Holy Innocents Parish Church and is edited and delivered entirely by volunteers. The current team includes: Editor and Finance: Julie Fowler Julie has lived in Southwater on and off since 1961. After a career in business librarianship she now looks after the church room, edits and administers Southwater News and helps run the Terracycle hub in Southwater church car park. Magazine Distribution: Eunice Pearson Eunice has masterminded the Southwater News distribution since 2000 with a team of over 100 volunteer distributors and deliverers. Magazine Printing: A local printer. Please note, Southwater Parish Council is not part of Southwater News, we are only sharing the PDF versions of the magazine to help visibility and accessibility. 2025 Editions 2026 Editions December November October September July - August June May April March April March February

Expenditure Exceeding £500 / Government Procurement Card Transactions / Procurement Information Quarterly Transparency Expenditure Exceeding £500 Procurement information Government Procurement Card transactions Return to Transparency

Recent completed Section 106 projects in Southwater. Section 106 Projects Lardner Kitchen Read more The Ghyll Read more Southwater Skate Park Read more Roman Lane Artwork Project Read more

Agendas and Minutes from the past few years' Planning Committee meetings of Southwater Parish Council. Planning Committee Agenda & Minutes Minutes to meetings are considered draft until approved. If you require minutes prior to the dates below, please contact us at enquiry@southwater-pc.gov.uk YouTube Live Streams of Council Meetings Available here. If you wish to speak at a meeting, please click here to read our Public Question Time Guidance Document. Useful Links Southwater Neighbourhood Plan Parish Design Statement 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021

Precept and Household Tax Band Calculations for each financial year for Southwater. Precept Precept and Household Tax Band Calculations for 2025-26

Meeting Agendas and Minutes for Finance and General Purposes meetings. Finance & General Purposes Minutes and Agendas Minutes are considered draft until approved. If you require minutes prior to the dates below, please contact us at enquiry@southwater-pc.gov.uk YouTube Live Streams of Council Meetings Available here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKmIN1p8vDttdHXKM0v5SVA If you wish to speak at a meeting, please click here to read our Public Question Time Guidance Document. 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021

The Southwater Infrastructure Delivery Plan document will, it is hoped, provide a framework for the prioritisation of improvements to local infrastructure moving forward. Southwater Infrastructure Delivery Plan Southwater Parish Council are inviting responses to their consultation on the Southwater Infrastructure Delivery Plan. This document will, it is hoped, provide a framework for the prioritisation of improvements to local infrastructure moving forward. Useful Links: Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 Background The Parish Council has been preparing the Southwater Infrastructure Delivery Plan (SIDP) for the Parish, it's purpose is to: Identify and assess existing infrastructure within the Parish to identify improvements needed/desirable. Identify gaps in existing infrastructure. Identify potential funding sources for improvements The SIDP will enable the Parish Council to effectively prioritise and progress new/improved infrastructure in collaboration with the community. It is important as Policy SNP23 of the Southwater Neighbourhood Plan requires CIL monies to be spent in accordance with a ‘Southwater Infrastructure Delivery Plan’. It states: ‘Any CIL funds raised by development within the Plan Area and paid to Southwater Parish Council will be used to: a) Support the delivery of projects identified in the ‘Southwater Infrastructure Delivery Plan’, a document maintained by the Parish Council. b) Support any other projects identified as a priority by the Parish Council to address demands that development has placed on the area.’ The document is not intended to be binding, and the projects which monies are spent on will be decided by the Parish Council. The Southwater Neighbourhood Plan also includes a requirement for new development to plan trees, and the SIDP will also seek to identify potential locations where these trees could be planted. Preparing the SIDP can be split into 6 stages. These are: Stage 1 – Identification & Assessment Stage 2 – Community Engagement Stage 3 – Update Identification & Assessment Stage 4 – Prepare SIDP Stage 5 – Adopt Stage 6 – Review Stage 1, which is complete, involved Initial community engagement which took place in late 2020. This provided local groups and organisations an opportunity to identify infrastructure that was important to them and place them into a typology category. They were asked to score the infrastructure as being either in good, reasonable, or poor condition. They were also asked to identify any gaps in infrastructure and why they are needed in the parish. Our consultants then mapped the identified infrastructure and assessed them against, providing an initial verdict on which infrastructure is of high priority (requiring immediate action), medium priority (needing future action), or low priority (needing no action prior to the next review). Alongside this, possible sites for tree planting have been identified and how many trees each location could accommodate. This is to aid those proposing development to comply with policy SNP18 of the neighbourhood plan. What is infrastructure & limitations In the context of the SIDP, infrastructure is the facilities that are needed to support the needs of the community, ensuring that those living, working or visiting the SNP area experience a high quality of life. Whilst this can be far reaching there has been an initial focus on local matters that the Parish Council can readily have a meaningful impact on. This report does not therefore address Education (which is the responsibility of West Sussex Country Council) or the road/highway network (which is the responsibility of West Sussex Country Council / National Highways). Community Engagement Is Complete The Community Engagement stage took place from 1st - 31st March 2022. The community was invited to look at the initial work done and were given the opportunity to give their views on whether the SIDP was missing anything and whether you agreed with the priorities identified. Thank you to those who submitted their views. This feedback will be used to update the work done to date and enable the preparation of the SIDP.

Downs Link area that is coming through Southwater village. Downs Link Play Area Downs Link Play Area Downs Link Play Area Downs Link Play Area Play area equipment Downs Link Play Area 1/12 The Downs Link Play Area is extremely popular due to its location being situated right beside the Downs Link route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. It has a variety of play equipment and also has a sandpit. Location: Downslink Play Area Church Lane Southwater RH13 9DT

Social housing assets in Southwater Parish, in West Sussex. Social Housing Assets The code requires that local authorities must publish details of the value of social housing stock that is held in their Housing revenue Account. The following social housing stock data must be published: Valuation data to be listed at postal sector level. Valuation data for the dwellings using both Existing Use Value for Social Housing and market value as at 1 April. An explanation of the difference between tenanted sale value of dwellings within the Housing revenue Account and their market sale value. Please note, SPC does not have any social housing assets. Return to Annual Transparency

Finance Documents Related to Southwater Parish Council. Finance Transparency

Details about the Southwater Neighbourhood Wardens. Southwater Community Partnership 07789 943156 Community Partnerships are run by the community for the community. Partnerships are made up from people from within the community who are passionate about implementing ideas and actions wanted by the community (usually as a part of an Action Plan). They work alongside local government, focusing on activities that local government are not able to do, or would prefer to be done by the local community. The Southwater Community Partnership have been a huge part of events, such as the Christmas Fair, the Community Litter Picking Day, the Skate Jam, the Queen's Jubilee, they are also the ones helping with the Christmas Tree Lights at Hangman Hill Roundabout and working on a project for the Worthing Road Bridge. Please consider how you can help your community by volunteering to be part of the SCP. Visit their Facebook Page or Website for more information. Contact email: info@southwatercp.org.uk southwater.wardens@horsham.gov.uk southwater.wardens@horsham.gov.uk

Expenditure at the Council Exceeding the above amount. Expenditure Exceeding £500 The Local Government Transparency Code 2015 (the code) came into effect on 1 April 2015. The code is issued by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government in exercise of powers under section 2 of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980, and replaces any previous codes issued in relation to authorities in England under those powers. The code does not replace or supersede the existing framework for access to and re-use of public sector information provided by the: Freedom of Information Act 2000 (as amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) Environmental Information Regulations 2004 Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005 Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community regulations 2009 Sections 25 and 26 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 which provides rights for persons to inspect a local authority’s accounting records and supporting documentation, and to make copies of them. The code requires local authorities in England to publish expenditure exceeding £500 quarterly as a minimum. However this detail is shown bi-monthly in line with F&GP frequency. Documents organised by financial years: 2025-2026: AUG - SEPT 2025-26 2024-2025 2021-2022 Forthcoming months will be available here JUN - JUL 2025-26 2023-2024 2020-2021 OCT - NOV 2025-26 APRIL - MAY 2025-26 2022-2023 2019-2020 Return to Quarterly Transparency

The code requires that local authorities must publish the following information on trade union facility time. Please note, SPC does not have a trade union facility time. Trade Union Facility Time The code requires that local authorities must publish the following information on trade union facility time: Total number (absolute number and full time equivalent) of staff who are union representatives. Total number (absolute number and full time equivalent) of union representatives who devote at least 50 per cent of their time to union duties. Names of all trade union represented in the local authority. A basic estimate of spending on unions. A basic estimate of spending on unions as a percentage of the total pay bill. Please note, SPC does not have a trade union facility time. Return to Annual Transparency

Local authorities are already required to make their constitution documents available for inspection at their offices under section 9P of the Local Government Act 2000. Local authorities must also, under the code, publish their constitution on their website. Constitution Local authorities are already required to make their constitution documents available for inspection at their offices under section 9P of the Local Government Act 2000. Local authorities must also, under the code, publish their constitution on their website. Return to Annual Transparency

Your Neighbourhood Policing Team Explained. Neighbourhood Policing is all about putting local communities – their needs, their issues and their priorities – at the heart of local policing. Acerca de About Your Neighbourhood Policing Team Explained Neighbourhood Policing is all about putting local communities – their needs, their issues and their priorities – at the heart of local policing. With this aim in mind dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Teams have been introduced throughout Sussex. Each Neighbourhood Policing Team covers a locally agreed geographic area. Team members are visible, accessible, locally known and knowledgeable about their areas. As well as dealing with crime and disorder they also work with partners to resolve the problems and issues that matter most too local people. In overall charge of neighbourhood policing teams are NPT Inspectors. NPT Inspectors co-ordinate all aspects of neighbourhood policing and make sure that the Sussex Police model of neighbourhood policing is strictly adhered to by the teams under their supervision. The size and make-up of each individual Neighbourhood Policing Team varies according to the nature of the area its covering and the particular needs of the local community. However every single Neighbourhood Policing Team has at least one of each of the following: Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant Each Neighbourhood Policing Team has a Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant who is responsible for co-ordinating the efforts of the Neighbourhood Policing Constables and Police Community Support Officers that make up the team. Neighbourhood Policing Sergeants are primarily office-based but members of the public are welcome to contact them by email if they’d like to put forward any comments or suggestions regarding their local Neighbourhood Policing Team. Police Community Support Officers Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) assist Neighbourhood Policing Constables by providing a visible, accessible, familiar and reassuring presence within the local community. PCSOs spend the majority of their time patrolling their local area, providing help to the public and dealing with incidents of nuisance and anti-social behaviour by engaging with communities. By dealing with minor incidents PCSOs help NPCs to make more effective use of their time – acting as trained ‘eyes and ears’ to enable regular officers to focus on dealing with issues that require their additional range of powers and training. PCSOs can also be given a number of limited powers which allow them to deal with low level crime and other quality of life issues.

Finance related information from Southwater Parish Council. Finance AGAR Annual Budget CIL Payments Grants Risk Management Schedule Annual Accounts Business Plan Expenditure Exceeding £500 Precept Section 106

Environmentally friendly, helpful projects, recycling options etc. available within the Parish of Southwater. Our Parish, Our Climate Sustainability in Southwater Community Fridge The Horsham Community Fridge is a local initiative aimed at reducing food waste and fostering community spirit by redistributing surplus food to residents. The service operates pop-up sessions in Southwater to reduce food waste and support the local community. Click here for more information. Local Recycling Help and Useful Advice Are you having trouble with not knowing where or how to recycle items that aren't allowed in your blue-top bin? The below resources from our helpful local groups and individuals should point you in the right direction. Click here for more useful documents regarding local recycling options. List of currently accepted items for Sussex Green Living's Terracycle collection point at the Church Room. Recent Composting and Local Recycling Advice.

The Southwater Ghyll CIO is the charity who are responsible for the running of The Ghyll (formerly the Southwater Leisure Centre) and the Laurie Apted Building. Southwater Ghyll CIO The Southwater Ghyll CIO is a charity who have taken over the running of The Ghyll (formerly the Southwater Leisure Centre) and the Laurie Apted Building. You can book out spaces at The Ghyll and the Laurie Apted Building on an ad-hoc basis for events such as award ceremonies, family parties, meetings and more. For more information on how to book out spaces, please visit their website - The Ghyll website. Spaces to book at The Ghyll: The Lardner Hall MUGA Meeting Room The Laurie Apted Building:

The code requires that local authorities must publish the following information about their counter fraud work. Fraud The code requires that local authorities must publish the following information about their counter fraud work: Number of occasions they use powers under the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud) Power to Require Information) (England) Regulations 2014, or similar powers. Total number (absolute and full time equivalent) of employees undertaking investigations and prosecutions of fraud. Total number (absolute and full time equivalent) of professionally accredited counter fraud specialists. Total amount spent by the authority on the investigation and prosecution of fraud. Total number of fraud cases investigated. No fraud events to report. Return to Annual Transparency

Opening hours, location and contact information of Southwater Community Police Office. Your Local Police Office Welcome to the Southwater Community Police Office Our opening hours are: Monday - Friday 09:30 - 12:30 and 14:30 - 17:00 Southwater Community Police Office Beeson House Lintot Square Southwater Horsham RH13 9LA Email southwater@sussex.pnn.police.uk Telephone 01403 734 417

Climate change and environment related resources within the Southwater area to help people live a more sustainable life. Our Parish, Our Climate Useful Resources Community Fridge Sussex Green Living Terracycle Horsham District Council Climate and Environment West Sussex County Council Climate Action Local Recycling Centres

Local authorities must publish details of every invitation to tender or quote for contracts to provide goods and/or services with a value that exceeds £5,000. Procurement Information Procurement over £5,000 Procurement over £5,000 - 2025-26 Procurement over £5,000 - 2024-25 Procurement over £5,000 - 2023-24 Procurement over £5,000 - 2022-23 Procurement over £5,000 - 2021-22 Transparency The code requires that local authorities must publish details of every invitation to tender or quote for contracts to provide goods and/or services with a value that exceeds £5,000. For each invitation, the following details must be published: Reference number Title Description of the goods and/or services sought Start, end and review dates Local authority department responsible The code requires that local authorities must also publish details of any contract, commissioned activity, purchase order, framework agreement and any other legally enforceable agreement with a value that exceeds £5,000. For each contract, the following details must be published: Reference number. Title of agreement. Local authority department responsible. Description of the goods and/or services sought. Supplier name and details. Sum to be paid over the length of the contract or the estimated annual spending or budget for the contract. Value Added Tax (VAT) that cannot be recovered. Start, end and review dates. Whether or not the contract was a result of an invitation to quote or a published invitation to tender. Whether or not the supplier is a small or medium sized enterprise and/or a voluntary or community sector organisation and where it is, provide the relevant registration number. Return to Quarterly Transparency

Southwater Neighbourhood Wardens all necessary information. Neighbourhood Wardens Contact Details: Dominic Woodhead Southwater Neighbourhood Warden 07789 943193 southwater.wardens@horsham.gov.uk Bettina Long Southwater Neighbourhood Warden southwater.wardens@horsham.gov.uk 07789 943156 Contact details for each warden scheme can be found at Horsham Website Dominic Woodhead and Bettina Long are our neighbourhood wardens for Southwater Parish. Based within the community the Neighbourhood Wardens work alongside partner agencies to improve the quality of life for everyone by undertaking a number of activities from enforcement to community development, working with the elderly, vulnerable and young people. They are managed by Horsham District Council, working closely with the Parish and Neighbourhood Councils to set priorities. The Schemes are funded by the Parish Councils and Neighbourhood Councils Special Charge. Neighbourhood Wardens have certain enforcement powers and carry out high visibility patrols in their respective areas to deter crime and anti-social behaviour. Horsham District Council is accredited by Sussex Police and Neighbourhood Wardens can utilise certain police powers aimed at low-level anti-social behaviour. They can also exercise powers available to them as employees of the District Council in relation to environmental offences. Monthly Reports Annual Reports

Accessibility Statement for the parish council website and office. Accessibility Statement Approved at Full Council on 28th September 2022 Reviewed on 6th October 2025 Accessibility Statement PDF Accessibility statement for Southwater Parish Council This accessibility statement applies to Southwater Parish Council’s (SPC) website hosted at: Home | Southwater Parish Council (southwater-pc.gov.uk) This website is supported by Wix and managed by Southwater Parish Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to: navigate most of the website using just a keyboard navigate using just one finger tell where you are on the page zoom in up to 200% navigate most of the website using speech recognition software listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of Job Access With Speech (JAWS), NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA) and VoiceOver) We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand. AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability. How accessible this website is? We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible: you cannot modify the line height or spacing of text (but you can expand your device screen size to magnify pages) some older PDF documents may not be accessible to screen reader software. Feedback and contact information: If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille: Email – enquiry@southwater-pc.gov.uk Call – 01403 733 202 Write to our Parish office at: Address: Beeson House, 26 Lintot Square, Fairbank Road, Southwater RH13 9LA We’ll consider your request and get back to you as soon as we can. Reporting accessibility problems with this website We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please email: enquiry@southwater-pc.gov.uk Enforcement procedure The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS). Contacting us by phone or visiting us in person We provide a text relay service for people who are D/deaf, hearing impaired or have a speech impediment. Our offices have audio induction loops, or if you contact us before your visit we can arrange a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter. Find out how to contact us by visiting our Contact Us page: Contact Us | Southwater Parish (southwater-pc.gov.uk) Technical information about this website’s accessibility Southwater Parish Council is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. Southwater Parish Council is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of circumstance and ability. We aim to adhere as closely as possible to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2, Level AA), published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make Web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user friendly to everyone. Whilst Southwater Parish Council strive to adhere to the guidelines and standards for accessibility, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website and we are currently working to achieve this. Be aware that due to the dynamic nature of the website, minor issues may occasionally occur as it is updated regularly. We are continually seeking out solutions that will bring all areas of the site up to the same level of overall web accessibility. Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations PDFs and other documents Some of our PDFs are essential to providing our services. For example, we have PDFs for meetings and agenda. Any new PDFs or Word documents we publish will meet accessibility standards. Live video We do not plan to add captions (subtitles) to live video streams because live video is exempt from meeting the accessibility regulations . To view live video streams of SPCs meetings, please visit our YouTube Channel: SPC YouTube Channel Dark mode Our website provider is not able to offer dark mode for this site yet. Preparation of this accessibility statement This website was last tested for accessibility on 20th August 2024. The test was carried out by Parish staff by using the WAVE web accessibility evaluation tool. Here is a link to the tool, accessing the home page: WAVE Report of Home | Southwater Parish Council (webaim.org) . As part of using the tool, various pages of the website have been tested. Reviewed by Southwater Parish Council on 21st August 2024.

Details on Section 106 Projects and Funding, and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Section 106 Section 106 Projects Section 106 Funding and Community Infrastructure Levy The principle that development should be subject to a charge or levy has been an aspect of English planning since the inception of the ‘1947 planning system’ of the post war era. Important legislative moments in this regard include the Town and Country Planning Act’s Development Charge (1947), the Land Commission Act (1967), the Community Land Act (1975), the Development Land Tax Act (1976), the Town and Country Planning Act (1990) and the Planning Act (2008). Each of these Acts has had a bearing on the process by which the contributions the development industry makes are exacted and invested. It is important to remember that the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) provides the policy context on which developer contributions can be sought. Currently, there are two mechanisms by which developer contributions are secured. These are: Planning obligations The Local Planning Authority (LPA) negotiate obligatory contributions with developers on a case-by-case basis to mitigate the impacts of the development. These are secured by ‘section 106 agreements’ (S106). Community Infrastructure Levy The Planning Act 2008 and subsequent CIL regulations provide the legislative basis for the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). This is a locally determined fixed charge each square metre of new development. CIL is optional and Horsham District Council have chosen to adopt CIL. In Horsham District, developer contributions are currently secured via both S106 and CIL. There is currently a range of S106 monies available to the area and Parish of Southwater, which Southwater Parish Council monitors and where possible will put forward projects or lobby the appropriate organisation, for example, lobbing West Sussex County Council to spend a S106 balance relating to improvements to highways in Southwater. These monies can only be spent on specific infrastructure or facilities as set out in the respective S106 and in most cases have to be applied for via Horsham District Council. Examples of what the monies have historically been available for or can be spent on include: Commuted Sums for the maintenance of play areas and/or open spaces transferred to the Parish Council. Provision or improvement of open space and recreation facilities including Skate park in Bens Field, Stakers Lane. Provision or improvement of the changing facilities, replacement of windows and refurbishments and alterations to the upper floors at The Ghyll. Provision of outdoor sports in particular to be used for the acquisition of land for or enhancements to outdoor sports pitches. Provision, retention, or improvement of community/leisure facilities. Public artwork. Provision or improvement of community/leisure facilities. Provision of indoor and outdoor sports facilities and enhancements to the main hall at The Ghyll. Each separate Section 106 agreement relating to a development will specify exactly how much funding is available and held by the developer or HDC to which Southwater Parish Council has to apply for with the appropriate project that meets the criteria. For information on Section 106 Agreements and Funds relating to Planning Applications please visit Horsham District's Planning Portal . More information can be found here: Horsham Planning Documents S106 Projects

Welcome to our page where you can find everything related to climate change and the actions we can take as a community to mitigate the effects of climate change and improve life for everyone within our Parish. Our Parish, Our Climate Welcome to our page where you can find everything related to climate change and the actions we can take as a community to mitigate the effects of climate change and improve life for everyone within our Parish. Please browse around below amongst our resources and check out SPC's climate action plan. News Click here for environment and climate related news from the parish and the district. Climate Action Plan Southwater Parish Council's climate action plan has been launched. Useful Resources A collection of useful and interesting resources to help the environment. Sustainability in Southwater What can you do in Southwater? Where and what can you recycle in the area? And more...

Agendas and Meeting minutes from HR Committee Council meetings from Southwater Parish Council. HR Committee Agendas No Live Streams, public access or minutes due to the Confidentiality of items to be discussed. 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022

Horsham District Council is the planning authority for the area. Southwater Parish Council is a statutory consultee in relation to all planning applications, whether this be a small extension or a major development within the parish boundaries. Planning Planning Commitee Minutes & Agendas SPC's Planning Policy Satement Horsham District Council is the planning authority for the area. Southwater Parish Council is a statutory consultee in relation to all planning applications, whether this be a small extension or a major development within the parish boundaries. Planning regulations have changed, allowing a greater amount of permitted development (development where planning permission is not required providing appropriate criteria are met). For further information as to whether such permission is required see Horsham Planning Portal . When a Parish Councillor is issued with a planning application, they may make contact with the applicant and neighbouring properties to gauge their opinions and to look at the plans on site. There is no legal requirement for them to do so, nor is there a legal requirement for the applicant to allow the Councillor on site, although this can be helpful when assessing and discussing the application. Should the Parish Councillor visit the site, then they will produce identification stating that they are indeed a Parish Councillor, this can be verified by contact the parish office on 01403 733202. The Parish Council's Planning Committee deals with planning matters. The committee follows a formal protocol in considering applications and is expected to focus its comments on ‘material considerations’ as defined by relevant policy frameworks (national, district and the Southwater Neighbourhood Plan and Parish Design Statement). If an applicant or resident wishes to speak for or against an application, they may do so at the Parish Council's Planning Committee meeting. This will require prior notification and registration with the Parish office. Once a recommendation is made, this is notified to the District Council's planning department within two working days. Please look at the 'Useful Links' for further information. Useful Links: Horsham Planning Portal Horsham District Council Website Government Website Planning Permission Southwater Neighbourhood Plan Southwater Parish Design Statement 2011