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We have received notification that the County Council is not leading on any other events during the period of mourning. A minute’s silence is to be held at 8:00pm on Sunday 18 September 2022. You may wish to mark this at home or in local places of worship, however, the Chairman of Southwater Parish Council will be recording a message which will be publicised in advance of the minute’s silence at 7:45pm which you will be able to view via the Southwater Parish Council Facebook Page prior to paying your respects with the national silence. The County Council is encouraging people to watch the funeral from home at 11:00am on Monday 19 September 2022 and Southwater Parish Council mirrors their recommendation. On behalf of the people of Southwater, the Chairman of the Parish Council will be sending a letter of heartfelt condolence to His Majesty King Charles III and the Royal Family on the death of Her Majesty, the Late Queen Elizabeth II.

Just a reminder that Southwater Parish Council has a Book of Condolences for HRM The Queen so residents can express their sympathies. To improve the available times the Book of Condolences are accessible it has been re-situated from the Parish Chamber to Southwater Library and will be available from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs today to Friday, and 10:00 to 14:00 hrs this Saturday, 17th September 2022. In addition to this it will also be made available between 16:30 to 20:00 hrs today (Thursday 15th September 2022) in the lobby of Beeson House for those unable to make it here during the day. LOCATION: Southwater Library, Beeson House, 26 Lintot Square, Fairbank Road, Southwater RH13 9LA.

On Sunday, 11th September 2022 at 2:00pm, Southwater Parish Council held the Proclamation outside the Parish Council offices at Beeson House, 26 Lintot Square, Fairbank Road, Southwater. The Vice Chairman read out a statement on behalf of the Chairman of the Council: "This solemn day is one of profound sadness, as news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second goes out across the world. It is a milestone in our history, and it marks the gentle and dignified close of the longest reign of any monarch this country has ever known. She was part of us all, held fast in the hearts of millions of people with the deepest respect, admiration and, above all, love. I know that I speak for so many when I express my heartfelt gratitude for her, for her selfless and steadfast service to her people, for all she did for us and for the world, and for the extraordinary example she set. Her memory will endure. May she rest in peace. My thoughts and my prayers are with all the members of the Royal Family, as well as with Her late Majesty's staff and household. I have written a private message of condolence to the Royal Family on behalf of the people of Southwater and also a message in the Book of Condolences held at the Parish Offices. In particular, my thoughts and prayers are with The King, as he prepares for his Coronation and for the days to come. I hope and believe that he and his family will be sustained in their grief by the deep affection that will be shown for his mother as she is laid to rest, and that he will be strengthened by this as he takes his place as our Monarch and a new chapter of our history is born." Followed by the Proclamation: “Whereas it has pleased almighty God to call to his mercy our late Sovereign lady Queen Elizabeth II of blessed and glorious memory, by whose decease the Crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is solely and rightfully come to the Prince Charles Philip Arthur George. It has now been proclaimed that the Prince Charles Philip Arthur George, is now, by the death of our late Sovereign of happy memory, become our only lawful and rightful liege lord, Charles III, by the grace of God, of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, and of his other realms and territories, King, head of the Commonwealth, defender of the faith, to whom we do acknowledge all faith and obedience with humble affection, beseeching God, by whom kings and queens do reign, to bless His Majesty with long and happy years to reign over us." “God save the King.” to which those in attended repeated "God save the King". After reading the Proclamation the Vice Chairman confirmed the Union Jack would be lowered back to half-mast. Thank you to all the residents and Councillors of past and present that attended. Your support and presence was greatly appreciated.

There will be a Proclamation Ceremony at 2:00pm Sunday 11th September 2022. The Chairman will read the Proclamation outside the Parish Office, Beeson House, 26 Lintot Square, Fairbank Road, Southwater, RH13 9LA. The Union Flag will be at full-mast at 11:00am Saturday 10th September 2022 and will return to half-mast after the Proclamation Ceremony. Residents of Southwater Parish are welcome to attend. Thank you.

The Chairman of the Parish Council wishes to express heartfelt condolences on behalf of Southwater Parish Council and the Residents of Southwater Parish, to the Royal Family on hearing the announcement of the death of HMTQ Queen Elizabeth II of United Kingdom. The Union Flag is being flown at half-mast and will continue to be flown as such for the recommended period. ​ There will be a Proclamation Ceremony at 2:00pm Sunday 11th September 2022. The Chairman will read the Proclamation outside the Parish Office, Beeson House, 26 Lintot Square, Fairbank Road, Southwater, RH13 9LA. Note, the Flag will be flown full-mast at 11:00am Saturday 10th September 2022 and will be returned to half-mast after the Proclamation Ceremony on Sunday 11th September 2022. Residents of Southwater Parish are welcome to attend. The Parish Council Chamber will hold a book of condolences for all those wishing to pay their respects. The Chamber will be opened at 9am until 12 noon by appointment only from Monday to Friday. There is also an online book of condolence on the Royal Family website: https://www.royal.uk/send-message-condolence?fbclid=IwAR22jEK3vbSo-yc9e6IC2Tr9rU1_bDm-oEleBJomsLFjeq5NmclpCmQNAbg Cllr Derek Moore Chairman of Southwater Parish Council

On Tuesday 6th September 2022, Horsham District Planning Committee (North), finally approved the planning application for the Southwater Skate & BMX Park (Ben's Field, Stakers Lane). The Parish Council now plan to progress the rebuild and reinstatement. We would like to thank all the users for their continued patience.

Update from West Sussex County Council regarding Ash Dieback. WSCC will be shortly starting their Ash dieback works based on the surveys carried out this summer, the programme of these works are as follows: A24 - Pollards Hill Roundabout to Hop Oast Roundabout (Northbound and Southbound) Dates 19th September - 7th October 2022 NB This is an initial programme whilst WSCC's appointed contractor visits additional sites and provides target costs, WSCC will update us when the programme is added to.

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.

We’re really pleased to announce that WBC Brighton & Hove Boxing Team will be continuing the FREE Youth Boxing Programme for 11-17 year olds from Thursday, 15th September at The Ghyll Southwater between 4-5 PM. The instructors are excellent, the atmosphere is supportive and you get to train and learn new skills with other young people from the village. Please email any questions to our Neighbourhood Warden, Dom at Southwater.Wardens@horsham.gov.uk or ‘drop in’ next week and see for yourself.

For more details, please see below.

West Sussex County Council News Release For the sake of public safety, action continues to be taken to remove trees affected by Ash Dieback along West Sussex major road network. Ash Dieback is a highly destructive disease which, sadly, is predicted to kill up to 95 per cent of our Ash trees in this country: leaves start to wilt/die, trees become weak and brittle and have the potential to shed branches or even fall. In the 2022/2023 felling season (September 2022 to March 2023, dependant on seasonal weather conditions and subsequent bird nesting) WSCC shall be working on the following major roads, amongst other sites and routes within the County: • A24 – Southwater area • A281 – Horsham to the county boundary Private landowners are strongly advised to check their trees for signs of Ash Dieback. If dark coloured, dead leaves are present among live foliage, this is an indication that Ash Dieback could be taking hold. If the crown of your Ash tree is looking thin and bare, suspect Ash Dieback disease. The Tree Council has produced a downloadable Ash Dieback Guide, with pictures, for homeowners and those with Ash trees on their land https://treecouncil.org.uk/.../ash-dieback/public-guidance/ For people without online access, the Tree Council can be contacted on 0207 4079992. If still concerned or unsure, Ash tree owners should seek advice from a qualified arboriculturist https://www.trees.org.uk/Find-a-professional People without online access can contact the Arboricultural Association on 01242 522152 for a list of approved contractors in the local area.

West Sussex County Council have issued a Temporary Closure notice in respect of the below route. The closure is necessary to protect public safety while surfacing works are undertaken. The route will be closed effective from 5th September 2022 for 21 days or until the works are completed, whichever is sooner.

Please note, the Full Council Meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday 28th September 2022.

We currently have a job opportunity at Southwater Parish Council for the role of Assistant Officer. For more details, please see the Assistant Officer Job Advert. Please also find the Assistant Officer Job Description. If you are interested in the above role, please complete the application form and email to the attention of Executive Officer alongside the tasks which can be found on the Job Advert - enquiry@southwater-pc.gov.uk The Closing date for applications is 4:00pm, 9th September 2022. Thank you.

Our Neighbourhood Warden Drop-In will be taking place on Tuesday 23rd August from 14:00-16:00pm at Lintot Square. Dom will be joined by our local Sussex Police PCSO and representatives from Age UK so please do come along and speak with them.

The next councillor surgery is scheduled to take place on Saturday 3rd September 2022 from 10:00-11:00am in the Parish Chamber, Beeson House. This is an opportunity for residents to speak with their councillors and raise any concerns/queries they have, so please come along. For more details, please see below:

HDC would like to know your views on what you like about Southwater Country Park and any improvements to the current park. To complete the survey, please visit their website https://orlo.uk/mF8mV

The Neighbourhood Warden July 2022 Report is available to view on our website.

The May 2022 Neighbourhood Warden Report is now available to read on our website - Neighbourhood Wardens May 2022 Report

The Neighbourhood Warden report for June 2022 is now available to view on our website - Neighbourhood Warden June 2022 Report

The Councillor Surgery Open Day Event will be taking place on Saturday 2nd July 2022 at 10:00-11:00am in the Parish Chamber at Beeson House. This will act as the usual Councillor Surgery, however, it will be an opportunity for you to meet your councillors and find out more on what your local council does, what your local councillors do and how to become a local councillor. Light refreshments will also be served so please come along to the Councillor Surgery Open Day Event and spread the word!

Taking place on Saturday 11th June 2022 between 1400-1600 hours outside Beeson House. The Drop-In is an opportunity for residents to express any concerns that you may have and discuss issues and solutions. Our Neighbourhood Warden will be joined by Support Officer, Damian Cecil from Sussex Police.

The Finance & General Purposes Agenda is now available to view via our website and on the noticeboard outside Beeson House.

Children attending primary and infant schools in Southwater received a commemorative coin to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. If you are a resident of Southwater and your child is age 11 or under but does not attend Castlewood Primary School, Southwater Junior Academy or Southwater Infant Academy and would like a coin, please contact the Parish Office. Please note, there are a limited number of coins. Thank you.

WSCC have issued a public notice for a temporary road closure. For more details please see below.

West Sussex County Council's 'Talk With Us' is taking place on Thursday 7th July at 7:00pm. For more details, please see below. To register to attend, either email or call using the contact details provided below. Alternatively, please use the link provided - Horsham County Local Forum Tickets, Thu 7 Jul 2022 at 19:00 | Eventbrite If you have a specific question, please email talkwithus@westsussex.gov.uk at least 5 working days before the meeting

Please note that there will be no Councillor Surgery taking place in June due to the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend. Thank you.

Following on from the Planning Committee meeting of 11th May 2022, Southwater Parish Council have responded to Berkeley Homes with a letter of the following contents: 'On behalf of Southwater Parish Council I write this open letter with respect to the recent proposals that have been produced by Berkeley Homes for the land northwest of Southwater and presented to the public for consultation. Southwater Parish Council would like to express its disappointment that Berkeley have not taken into account the feedback the Council provided on the proposal at the pre-application meeting on 29th March 2022, and subsequently did not allow sufficient time to ensure all residents receive notification leaflets prior to the dates of the public exhibitions, many informing us they received the leaflets after the 4th May 2022, the first exhibition. Regarding the proposed development of 1,500 homes on Land Northwest of Southwater. The Parish Council would like to state on public record that it is in conflict with the Southwater Neighbourhood Plan which is the latest adopted/made planning policy relevant to the site. National policy is clear that presently in Southwater, the adverse impact of allowing development that conflicts with the Southwater Neighbourhood Plan is likely to outweigh the benefits significantly and demonstrably'.