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Monthly newsletters written by Southwater Parish Council to share useful local information including details of events, groups and contacts. Newsletters Episodes Published in Southwater News Magazine: September 2026 July-August 2026 June 2026 May 2026 April 2026 March 2026 February 2026 December 2025/ January 2026 November 2025 October 2025 September 2025 July-August 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 December 2024/January 2025 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 July/August 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 December 2023/January 2024 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 July/August 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 December 2022/January 2023 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 July/August 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 Episodes Published in Southwater News Magazine: June 2026 May 2026 April 2026 March 2026 February 2026 December 2025/ January 2026 November 2025 October 2025 September 2025 July-August 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 December 2024/January 2025 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 July/August 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 December 2023/January 2024 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 July/August 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 December 2022/January 2023 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 July/August 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022

Information about local community groups and projects they worked on in collaboration with Southwater Parish Council. Community Neighbourhood Wardens Southwater Ghyll CIO DofE Living Legacy Fund Southwater Community Police Office Southwater Youth Project Southwater Village Hall Southwater Community Responders Southwater Community Partnership

The Council recognises the importance of ‘play and recreation’ and we are fortunate to have eight playgrounds within our Parish Boundary. Find a Play Area The Council recognises the importance of ‘play and recreation’ and we are fortunate to have eight playgrounds within our Parish Boundary. The Play Areas are maintained and inspected by our Play Area Inspectors and an independent inspection from Zurich. The Council manages and maintains 7 play areas in the Parish. 5 play areas have recently undergone refurbishment (Cornflower Way, Eversfield. Larkspur Way, Nutham Lane and Warren Drive). Map Key Yellow swing icon mark play areas we manage Brown swing icon marks play areas managed by other organisations 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. Cornflower Play Area Read More Eversfield Play Area Read More Nutham Lane Play Area Read More The Ghyll Play Area Read More Downs Link Play Area Read More Larkspur Way Play Area Read More Roman Lane Play Area Read More Warren Drive Play Area Read More

Southwater Parish Council's Climate Action Plan for the future. Our Parish, Our Climate Southwater Parish Council's Climate Action Plan Southwater Parish Council is committed to leading by example in the fight against climate change. As detailed in our upcoming Climate Action Plan, we aim to reduce our carbon footprint, protect our local environment, and encourage and work collaboratively with residents, schools, and local organisations. By implementing the listed actions, our goal is to transform Southwater into an environmentally sustainable and resilient community, contributing to the national target of carbon neutrality by 2050. Please click here or on the picture below for our recently approved Climate Action Plan.

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

On the 23rd June 2021, Horsham District Council voted to 'make' the Southwater Neighbourhood Plan. Accordingly the Southwater Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the development plan for the area and is being used to help determine planning applications. Southwater Neighbourhood Plan (Made) Click here for the Southwater Neighbourhood Plan Map BACK

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

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

Inspired by the discovery and the local wildlife the children of Castlewood Primary and Southwater Academy worked with the artist commissioned to create these art screens. The Roman Lane Art Project Before the houses were built, archaeologists surveyed and excavated the area discovering a Roman past that had lain buried for over 1,700 years. Inspired by the discovery and the local wildlife the children of Castlewood Primary and Southwater Academy worked with the artist commissioned to create these art screens. The Screens The Artwork has incorporated traditional Roman designs found in mosaics and painted walls of the Roman Villas of Fishbourne and Bignor and elsewhere. It incorporates images of the local wildlife to create a 21st century vision of classical decoration. Beyond Rome After the Roman’s left in 410AD, nature took over and so the buildings disappeared from landscape and memory. Some 1400 years later a railway would be built nearby taking trains to the North Downs of Surrey and the South Down’s of Sussex. The rural line was axed in 1966, lasting only 100 years, but the remains of it can be seen along the Down’s Link, a cycle, footpath that can be joined by following the footpath. The Artist-Tim Ward Allotments are provided to enable residents of Southwater to have access to space where they can grow produce for their own consumption, whilst enjoying the social aspects of allotment gardening in a green and healthy environment. The Council supports the use of environmentally friendly methods and promotes rain harvesting systems, such as water butts. Tim likes to explore the combination of a variety of different materials, ranging from steelwork, photographic plates, glass, stone, mosaic and lighting in producing his artwork. He believes art within public spaces should encourage and stimulate interaction with the world around us and evoke a sense of pride and wonder for the unique quality of the places where we live, visit and work. Tim founded Circling the Square in 2022 and leads the design and implementation of public art, street furniture and environmental projects. Tim is an elected member of the Art Workers Guild.

Risk management is the process by which risks are identified, evaluated and controlled. It is a key element of the framework of governance together with community focus, structures and processes, standards of conduct and service delivery arrangements. Risk Management Risks are potential threats from events or actions that will adversely affect an organisation’s ability to achieve its objectives and to successfully execute its strategies. Risk management is the process by which risks are identified, evaluated and controlled. It is a key element of the framework of governance together with community focus, structures and processes, standards of conduct and service delivery arrangements. The Southwater Parish Council Risk Management Policy & Schedule has been produced to enable the Parish Council to assess the risks that it faces and satisfy itself that it has taken adequate steps to minimise potential risks. The Council is aware that although some risks can never be eliminated fully, it has in place a strategy that provides a structured, systematic and focuses approach to managing risk, which: Identifies the key risks facing the council Identifies what the risk may be Identifies the level of risk Evaluates the management and control of the risk and records findings Reviews, assesses and revises procedures if required. Southwater Parish Council Risk Management Schedule 2026-2027 Southwater Parish Council Risk Management Schedule 2025-2026 Southwater Parish Council Risk Management Schedule 2024-2025 Southwater Parish Council Risk Management Schedule 2023-2024

Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes in PDF format from the last few years, categorised by the type of meetings. Agendas & Minutes Full Council Meetings Finance & General Purposes Committee Meetings Planning Committee Extraordinary Council Meetings HR Committee Meetings Annual Parish Meetings Health & Safety Committee Meetings

Everything you need to know about Southwater Parish Council. About the Parish of Southwater Southwater Parish Southwater Parish is located immediately south of Horsham Town. Southwater Village is approximately 4 miles south of Horsham (West Sussex), 14 miles from Worthing (on the South Coast), 20 miles from Gatwick Airport (to the North East) and 23 miles from Guildford (to the North West). Southwater Parish comprises the communities of Christ’s Hospital, Tower Hill, Two Mile Ash, Newfoundout and the village centre itself. Area and Population Southwater Parish is a semi-rural area, in the Low Weald, that in total covers some 1400 hectares and has a population of approximately 12,500 and as at 1 April 2022, has an electorate of 8,639 people. Bordering Parishes Southwater Parish shares Parish borders with: To the North: Horsham – specifically Denne Neighbourhood and Forest Neighbourhood To the East: Nuthurst Parish To the South: Shipley Parish To the West: Itchingfield Parish and Broadbridge Heath Parish

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a tool to help deliver infrastructure to support the development of the area. Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) What is CIL? The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a tool to help deliver infrastructure to support the development of the area. The levy is charged on new development that creates either 100sqm of new gross internal area floorspace or (a) new dwelling(s) of any size. Development of this nature will usually require planning permission from the local planning authority, the Planning Inspectorate or the Secretary of State on appeal, however the levy also applies to developments granted consent through local planning orders or Neighbourhood Development Orders. The levy may also be payable on permitted development. The Parish Council receives any CIL from Horsham District Council on a backdated 6 month period. The monies are allowed to accrue and to be spent on community projects within the Parish of Southwater that would not normally be covered by the precept. Importantly, the levy can be used to increase the capacity of existing infrastructure or to repair failing existing infrastructure if that is necessary to support development. Put simply, Horsham District Council (HDC) collects CIL from developers of new properties and owners of existing properties which are extended or modified, increasing the dwelling in size. HDC and West Sussex County Council (WSCC) retain the bulk of these funds, but 15% (Capped at £100 per dwelling) is passed directly to the Parish/Town Council where the development takes place. If the Parish has a "made" Neighbourhood Plan, the amount rises to 25% (uncapped). In summary, Parish Councils are responsible for spending the CIL it receives (the neighbourhood portion) in line with the CIL regulations, to support the development of the Parish, or any part of that area by funding:- a) the provision, improvement, replacement, operation or maintenance of infrastructure; or b) anything else that is concerned with addressing the demands that development places on an area. For more information on CIL please visit the Horsham District Website here . UPDATE (23rd June 2021): The Southwater Neighbourhood Plan (SNP) has now been made and adopted by Horsham District Council. Only once a plan is ‘made’ does the increased percentage of CIL apply combined with the removal of the CIL cap . Please also see Southwater Infrastructure Delivery Plan Briefing Note for more information. CIL Receipts and Payments Receipts of CIL by Southwater Parish Council are listed in the accounts as CIL Receipts and are an earmarked reserve until they are spent. If they are not spent within 5 years of receipt they may be refundable to HDC. Below are the receipts and payments that have been received by Southwater Parish Council to date. Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Report - Updated 12 December 2025 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Report - Updated 24 June 2025 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Report - Updated 31 January 2025 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Report - Updated 18 April 2024 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Report - Updated 14 April 2023 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Report - Updated 19 August 2022 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Report - Updated 22 April 2021 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Report - Updated 28 April 2020

News All Posts Community Council Meetings Councillor Surgery Neighbourhood Wardens Path Works and Closures Council Grants Events Police and Public Safety Environment Road Works and Closures Climate Change Newsletter 2 days ago Planning Committee Meeting Agenda - 4th September 2024 To view the Planning Committee Meeting Agenda, please visit our website here: Planning Committee Meeting| Southwater Parish Council (... Aug 15 Neighbourhood Wardens' Drop-In session Our Neighbourhood Wardens held a Drop-In Session at Roundstone Caravan Park on the 14th August 2024, between 11AM and 1PM. Other... Aug 15 Temporary Closure of Public Footpath in Southwater - WSCC West Sussex County Council Road Traffic Regulation Act Temporary Closure Notice. Where? Public Footpath Nos. 2955 & 1665 in Southwater.... Aug 15 Downs Link Surfacing Works at Henfield - WSCC Due to surface improvements works, the Downs Link at Henfield: BRIDLEWAY NO.3514 will have a CLOSURE between Upper Station Road and... Aug 14 Newsletter - September 2024 Edition The September edition of the monthly Newsletter from Southwater Parish Council is now available to view, please click here:... Aug 9 Did you know that we award small grants to organisations? Southwater Parish Council recognises the hard work of the many local organisations that help improve and enhance the community and we are... Aug 8 Prime Office Space Available at Beeson House, Southwater Location: Upper 1, Beeson House, Linton Square, Southwater, Horsham, RH13 9LA Features: Size: Perfectly sized at approximately 260... Aug 7 Help young people aged 16-21 learn the skills for independent living - WSCC Supported Lodgings - what is it? Supported Lodgings is an accommodation scheme for young people who need a secure and supportive... Aug 6 Neighbourhood Warden's Monthly Report - July 2024 The July Report has been published and is now available to read on our website, here. Aug 1 Help Keep Southwater Skatepark Rolling: Join Our Fundraising Effort! Southwater Skatepark has been a cornerstone of our community, offering a vibrant and safe space for people of all ages, interested in... 1 2 3 4 5

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 Read More Annually Read More