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Quarterly and Annual Transparency Data for Southwater Parish Council Transparency 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 the following information: Quarterly Annually Return to Finance & Transparency

Multi Use Games Area in Southwater available for the public. MUGA (Church Lane) MUGA (Church Lane) Address: Off Church Lane Southwater Horsham West Sussex RH13 9BT

Southwater has two skate parks are available for public use: Ben's Field, Stakers Lane - which was rebuilt in July 2023 and a smaller skate park off Church Lane. Skate Parks Take a look below at our Skate Parks. The beloved and renowned "Southwater Skatepark" at Ben's Field, Stakers Lane has been in the process of being rebuilt and finally opened after a much anticipated wait on 31 July 2023. Southwater Skatepark - May 2024 Map Key Orange skateboard icon marks the skate parks we manage. A Google Map has been embedded on this page and is a 3rd party provided service and may not be fully accessible. If you require further help with getting location information please contact us. Church Lane Address : Off Church Lane Southwater Horsham West Sussex RH13 9BT Southwater Skatepark Address : Ben's Field, Stakers Lane (Downs Link) Southwater Horsham West Sussex RH13 9UN

Community First Responder's (CFR) are volunteers who provide immediate care to those in their community who have fallen ill. The CFR's are dispatched by the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb). Southwater Community First Responders (CFR's) CFR's are volunteers who provide immediate care to those in their community who have fallen ill. The CFR's are dispatched by the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb). CFR's are trained to attend emergency calls received by the Ambulance Service, and give life-saving care in the minutes up to when the ambulance arrives. Training is provided by the Ambulance Service and covers Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The aim of the group is to provide a service 24 hours a day 365 days of the year. Please visit Southwater Community Responders Facebook page for more information, or to contact them. Public Access Defibrillators in Southwater Within the Parish, there are 14 Public Access Defibrillators which may be used by anyone. To gain access to the devices, dial 999 and ask for the ambulance service who will advise you of the access code to open the cabinet. For more information and for the specific location of the defibrillators, please visit our dedicated page oin local public access defibrillators: Defibrillators Location of Public Access Defibrillators in Southwater

The structure and role of the parish council in Southwater. Your Parish Council The Parish Council came into being in 1987 upon the demise of the Horsham Rural District Council, due to Local Government re-organisation. The Parish Council is a Statutory Body, with members elected every four years and is funded through the local precept (council tax). The income and expenditure for the next financial year are calculated in the form of a draft budget. The net amount (the precept) is then added to the council tax, collected by Horsham District Council and paid to the Parish Council in two separate instalments. The Parish Council can apply for other funding such as grants and funding awards, but it does not receive funding direct from central government as, say, the County and District Councils do. The Parish Council currently operates its offices and chamber in Beeson House. There are three tiers of local government, each with different responsibilities. SPC is considered the first and local tier. Council tax paid by all Southwater residents is collected by HDC. HDC distribute Taxes and Precepts to WSCC, HDC and SPC. SPC receive the Precept from HDC in two 50% payments. The first in April and second in September. The main source of income for SPC is the precept but also receives income from various assets, grants and will look towards new income opportunities that can reduce the total precept requirement. It should be noted that some assets within the village, whether Public Open Space or Play Areas, may be operated by HDC and some by SPC. Signage is typically found at each site which will indicate which authority but where unsure direct queries to enquiry@southwater-pc.gov.uk The Parish Council has a large range of powers and therefore is actively engaged on your behalf on a variety of different activities within the community. A list of the powers and duties available to the Parish Council can be viewed here - Powers and Duties

All different ways to contact Southwater Parish Council. Contact Us Here at Southwater Parish Council we take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to provide the services you have requested from us. We will not pass your personal data on to any third parties. We will use the details you provide below to contact you with answers to your question. If at any point you would like us to stop contacting you or would like us to delete the information you provide us with, please let us know in writing via email to enquiry@southwater-pc.gov.uk . Address: Southwater Parish Council, Beeson House, 26 Lintot Square, Fairbank Road, Southwater, West Sussex RH13 9LA Tel: 01403 733202 Email: enquiry@southwater-pc.gov.uk Social Media Southwater Councillors Neighbourhood Wardens Other Helpful Contacts Report a Road or Environmental issue: Residents can report environmental issues including potholes. https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/make-an-enquiry-or-report-a-problem-with-a-road-or-pavement/ Litter Litter, overflowing bins, fly tipping, contact https://www.horsham.gov.uk/waste-recycling-and-bins/litter-and-street-cleaning Telephone number to call is 01403 733144 Dog Bins Contact : Report a damaged or full dog bin | Horsham District Council Telephone Number to call is 01403 733144 Anti Social Behaviour For more information or to contact the Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour team, please call 101 - See more at: https://www.horsham.gov.uk/communitysafety/community-safety/anti-social-behaviour#sthash.QslpQ0Dy.dpuf NHS NHS 111 is much more than a helpline – if you're worried about an urgent medical concern, you can call 111 to speak to a fully trained adviser Emergency Services In an emergency, dial 999 If you’ve witnessed of been the victim of crime, please report it by dialing 101 or report it online at www.sussex.police.uk/ro/report Roadworks View a table of current planned roadworks, who is doing the work and their contact details at one.network First Name Last Name Email Message Thank you for contacting us Send Get in Touch

The Parish Council does not operate parking. The code requires that local authorities must publish on their website, or place a link on their website to this data if published elsewhere. Parking Account & Spaces Please note, SPC does not have any parking. Parking Account The code requires that local authorities must publish on their website, or place a link on their website to this data if published elsewhere: A breakdown of income and expenditure on the authority’s parking account, including details of revenue collected form on-street parking, off-street parking and Penalty Charge Notices A breakdown of how the authority has spent a surplus on its parking account Parking Spaces The code requires that local authorities must publish the number of marked out controlled on and offstreet parking spaces within their area, or an estimate of the number of spaces where controlled parking space is not marked out in individual parking bays or spaces. Return to Annual Transparency

Defibrillator information and details of their locations in Southwater. Defibrillators Public Access Defibrillators in Southwater Parish There are 14 Public Access Defibrillators in the parish. These devices may be used by anyone. To gain access call 999 and ask for the ambulance service where they will advise you of the access code to open the cabinet. These devices are all semi-automatic and simple to use. They give verbal and written instructions on how to use them and will not shock a patient if the patient does not need shocking. The ambulance service will support you with the use of the device if needed. Please see below for locations of public access defibrillators in Southwater Parish. You can also visit our dedicated page to Southwater Community Responders or visit Southwater Community Responder's Facebook page for more information. 1. Beeson House Location: Lintot Square, RH13 9LA To the right of the main entrance. Access: 24/7 3. Oakhurst Business Park Location: RH13 9RT To the left of the entrance to PBS Group. Access: 24/7 5. Roundstone Park Location: Worthing Road, RH13 9JG To left of the park office door. By the entrance to the residential park, behind Charmans Lodge. Access: 24/7 7. Southwater Sports Club Location: Church Lane, RH13 9BT Right side of club, facing football fields. Access: 24/7 9. The Ghyll Location: Pevensey Road, RH13 9XZ To the left of the main entrance. Access: 24/7 11. Southwater Village Hall Location: Church Lane, RH13 9BT In porch at front of building. Access: 24/7 13. Phone Box Location: Foxfield Cottages, RH13 9EP Red phone box on corner of Foxfield Cottages/Shipley Road. Access: 24/7 2. "Bemerton" Location: Salisbury Road, RH13 0AJ To right of gate approximately 110m/330ft from Worthing Road on the right. Access: 24/7 4. Hen & Chicken Location: Worthing Road, RH13 9BH On the main building of the pub, closer towards Worthing road. Access: 24/7 6. Scout Hut, Church Lane Location: Church Lane, RH13 9BT Outside the Scout Hut on Church Lane. Access: 24/7 8. Coop, Lintot Square Location: Lintot Square, RH13 9LA Left side of Coop next to the Lintot Public House. Access: 24/7 10. Gardener House Location: College Road, RH13 9EG To the left of the main entrance. Access: 24/7 12. Southwater Country Park Cafe Location: Cripplegate Lane, RH13 9UN To the right of the main entrance. Access: 24/7 14. Raylands Country Park Location: Jackrells Ln, Southwater, Horsham RH13 9DH Laundry Room Access: 24/7, except in January, when the defibrillator is taken off-line for the month as the park is closed.

Warren Drive Play Area has recently undergone refurbishment to equipment and surfacing. A new spring rocker and bench has also been installed. Warren Drive Play Area Warren Drive Play Area Warren Drive Play Area Warren Drive Play Area Warren Drive Play Area 1/8 Warren Drive Play Area has recently undergone refurbishment to equipment and surfacing. A new spring rocker and bench has also been installed. Location: Warren Drive Play Area Warren Drive Southwater West Sussex RH13 9GL

Southwater Parish Council has signed up to the Civility and Respect Pledge. Civility and Respect Certificate

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

Current and recently expired vacancies at Southwater Parish Council. Job Listings and Vacancies Current Job Vacancies and Em ployment Opportunities at Southwater Parish Council : APPRENTICE BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER - 37 hours per week (Full Time), including paid apprenticeship training time Click the text below for each document: Job Advert Job Description Job Specification Application Form Please send it to enquiry@southwater-pc.gov.uk.

Climate and Environment related news, applications and events from Southwater Parish. Our Parish, Our Climate Climate Related News 1 2 3 4 5

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.

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Welcome to the Southwater Community Police Office, visit this page for location info, opening hours and more. Local Policing Your Local Police Office

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

Details of the Section 106 funding relating to the refurbishment of the Lardner Hall kitchen at The Ghyll. Lardner Kitchen Introduction Section 106 funding was identified by the Executive Officer which specifically related to refurbishing the Lardner Hall kitchen at The Ghyll. This was applied for and successfully granted by Horsham District Council to the total sum of £5,062.56 towards the project. There was wide plethora of works required as part of the refurbishment which included fixing damage to the ceiling caused by severe leaking in the Autumn of 2019 due to the flat roof having perished in numerous places. The previous doorway was only 2ft8 wide and required widening for better access and to accommodate wheelchair users. More energy efficient LED lighting was installed, electrical points relocated, new kitchen units, extractor fan and lockable cupboards for particular regular hirers like Southwater Bowls Club (short mat indoor bowls). Before and After Photos below

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

Details of the recently refurbished Play Area at Eversfield, Southwater. Eversfield Play Area Eversfield Play Area Eversfield Play Area Eversfield Play Area Eversfield Play Area 1/6 Eversfield Play Area has recently undergone refurbishment including metal work of equipment, surfacing and a new bench and bin installed. Location: Eversfield Play Area Eversfield Road Southwater West Sussex RH13 9GF

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

Local authorities are already required to publish, under the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015, the following information with regard to senior salaries. Senior Salaries Local authorities are already required to publish, under the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015, the following information with regard to senior salaries: The number of employees whose remuneration in that year was at least £50,000 in brackets of £5,000. Details of remuneration and job title of certain senior employees whose salary is at least £50,000. Employees whose salaries are £150,000 or more must also be identified by name In addition to this requirement, local authorities must place a link on their website to these published data or place the data itself on their website, together with a list of responsibilities (for example, the services and functions they are responsible for, budget held and number of staff) and details of bonuses and ‘benefits-in-kind’, for all employees whose salary exceeds £50,000. Southwater Parish Council has one employee whose remunerations is over £50,000 per annum (bracket £60,000 - £64,999). Southwater Parish Council has no employees whose salaries are over £150,000. The one employee is the Executive Officer (Proper Officer) and Responsible Finance Officer (s151 Officer). Content correct at time of writing: 5th June 2025 Return to Annual Transparency

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 related documents for Southwater Parish Council. Finance Transparency

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

Environmentally friendly, helpful projects, recycling options etc. available within Southwater Parish. 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.

Grants are payments made by the Parish Council to an organisation for a specific purpose to enhance and promote the wellbeing of the local community, either generally or for a specific purpose; and which is not directly controlled or administered by the Parish Council. Grants Grants are payments made by the Parish Council to an organisation for a specific purpose to enhance and promote the wellbeing of the local community, either generally or for a specific purpose; and which is not directly controlled or administered by the Parish Council. Applying for Grants Each application for a community grant will be considered on its own merit. For more details on grants and how to apply for them see the Grant Policy, Guidance notes for applications and the Grant Application form below. Please visit our Policies page to access our current Grant Policy. Grant Policy Application Form can be accessed here. Grant applications are considered by the Finance and General Purposes Committee in April and October and will need to be submitted at least 14 days prior to the meeting date at which the application will be considered. For individuals or groups looking for financial assistance or other help that may not fit the criteria of the Grant Policy there is a Chairman Discretionary Fund in place. Please email the Executive Officer with your request. Grants made by Southwater Parish Council Community Grants are made by the Parish Council to organisations in accordance with its Grant Policy, however, some grants are made by a separate agreement under exceptional circumstances as considered a nd ratified by the Council. For a full list of grants made by the Council see below: Grants 2026-27 Grants 2025-26 Grants 2024-25 Grants 2023-24 Grants 2022-23 Grants 2021-22 Learn more about grants to Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Organisations Return to Annual Transparency

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