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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

Southwater Neighbourhood Wardens monthly reports - available in accessible PDF form.. Neighbourhood Wardens Monthly Reports 2026 2025 2024 2023

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

Discover how Southwater Parish Council works to support the community by representing residents, improving local services, and shaping a better future for our parish. Southwater Parish Council Welcome to the Southwater Parish Council website. Here you will find information about the Parish Council, news & updates, services we provide for you, along with businesses and the community. News Agendas & Minutes Finance & Transparency The Council To view the Next Council Meeting, click below: Follow us on Social Media Forthcoming Meetings Download the meeting agendas Defibrillators Latest Roadworks Other Helpful Contacts Newsletters Community Planning Facilities & Recreation Contact Us Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 09:00 am to 16:00 pm Weekend: Closed Social Media Address: Southwater Parish Council, Beeson House, 26 Lintot Square, Fairbank Road, Southwater, West Sussex RH13 9LA 01403 733202 enquiry@southwater-pc.gov.uk Accessibility Statement Privacy Notice Cookie Policy

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 A0 Policies Map (as Made) BACK

The Ghyll Play Area is maintained and managed by The Ghyll (previously known as Southwater Leisure Centre). The Ghyll Play Area The Ghyll Play Area The Ghyll Play Area The Ghyll Play Area The Ghyll Play Area 1/8 The Ghyll Play Area is maintained and managed by The Ghyll (previously known as Southwater Leisure Centre). Location: The Ghyll Play Area The Ghyll Pevensey Road Southwater, West Sussex RH13 9XZ

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

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

The code requires that local authorities must publish details of every transaction on a Government Procurement Card. Government Procurement Card Transactions Please note, the Council does not have a Government Procurement Card. The code requires that local authorities must publish details of every transaction on a Government Procurement Card. For each transaction, the following details must be published: Date of the transaction Local authority department which incurred the expenditure Beneficiary Amount Value Added Tax (VAT) that cannot be recovered Summary of the purpose of the expenditure Merchant category Return to Quarterly Transparency

Full Council meetings are held every second month. Relevant information and agendas and meeting minutes can be found on this page. Full Council Meetings If you require minutes prior to the dates below, please contact us at enquiry@southwater-pc.gov.uk Minutes are considered draft until approved. 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 2022 2021 2023

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

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

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