Westbourne Parish Council

04/06/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the Westbourne Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire.
The response has been amazing, with over 176 residents taking the time to complete the questionnaire and share their views. Your feedback is invaluable and will help shape the future of our community.
We are now busy collating and analysing all the responses. As soon as we can, we will share the results and let everyone know the overall feeling and priorities of the community.
Thank you once again for getting involved and making your voice heard.

Westbourne Parish Council

21/05/2026

☀️Please be aware that the UK Health Security Agency has announced that a yellow heat health alert is in place for across the South East from 9am tomorrow (22 May) until 5pm on Wednesday 27 May. Anyone can become unwell when the weather is hot, but some are at higher risk than others. Please look out for older people, people with long-term health conditions and young children who may find it more difficult to stay cool and hydrated in hot weather. For advice on staying safe during hot weather, please visit: https://orlo.uk/beat_the_heat_advice_for_hot_weather_5ugzy

19/05/2026

Shared on behalf of Sage House by Dementia Support Every Wednesday Emsworth Sports and Social Club, 2.30pm to 4.00pm

Our new Community Outreach session in Emsworth opens its doors to our customers tomorrow! 🙌

Come by between 2:30pm - 4pm every Wednesday (exc. bank holidays) and join us for conversation, activities and companionship in a dementia-friendly space at the Emsworth Sports & Social Club.

We look forward to welcoming our customers to this new weekly Outreach session. ❤️

To find out more, visit our website or call reception on 01243 888691.

18/05/2026

Shared on behalf of Chichester District Council

🐶 ‘Let's Talk: Dogs in Public Spaces’ – we want to hear your views!

Rules covering dog fouling, exclusion areas, and where dogs must be kept on a lead in public spaces are set out in a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO). These apply to areas such as footpaths and verges, parks, and children’s play areas.
They help ensure everyone can enjoy our beautiful open spaces and beaches, while also protecting local wildlife and supporting responsible dog ownership.

With the current PSPO due to end this October, we’re proposing to extend it for a further three years, with some updates.

👉 Find out more about the proposals and have your say in our quick survey before Friday 5 June by using the link in the comments

You can request a paper copy of the survey by emailing us at: [email protected]

06/05/2026

Our consultation on Westbourne's Neighbourhood Plan is closing on Friday 8 May so please do complete the questionnaire if you'd like to have your say on what's important for the Parish and what you'd like considered for the future.

We are reviewing the Neighbourhood Plan to make sure it keeps up to date with local and national legislation, to plan for new housing development as required by the government, and to protect the environment and keep Westbourne a thriving a lovely place to live. Your views are really important to us.

You can complete the questionnaire at http://www.westbourne-pc.gov.uk/_VirDir/CoreContents/News/Display.aspx?id=83507

Thank you to everyone who has already completed the survey. We're really pleased with the number of responses we've already received 😀

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24/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to last night’s Annual Parish Assembly. Great to see so many of you there! Your feedback on the Neighbourhood Plan review was really helpful and will make sure we get it right for Westbourne.

Other highlights included awarding Frank Campbell with the Freedom of the Parish - the highest honour the Council can bestow to recognise Frank’s outstanding contribution to the village through his chairmanship of Westbourne Community Trust and delivery of the affordable housing scheme.

An interesting presentation was given by Lily Whitaker from Chichester Harbour Conservancy on nature recovery in the harbour and lots of interesting facts about the beauty of salt marshes.

It was great to hear from all the wonderful clubs and groups in Westbourne. You all offer so much to the village and make it an enjoyable place to live 💖

Thank you to Westbourne community hall for hosting us

16/04/2026

Please join us on Thursday 23 April from 7-9pm at Westbourne community hall for Westbourne's Annual Parish Assembly. Or why not come earlier from 6pm to see a special exhibition on the Neighbourhood Plan review?

Organised by the Council on behalf of the local community, it's an opportunity to meet other residents and people working locally, talk about important issues in the Parish, and hear from local community groups and organisations about their work. Refreshments will be served.

We'll also have a guest speaker from Chichester Harbour Conservancy giving a presentation on local conservation and nature recovery. The Freedom of the Parish will be presented to Frank Campbell for his outstanding contribution to the Parish and Westbourne Community Trust

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16/04/2026

Where do you want new houses to be built in Westbourne? What do you want to see looked after in the village? What more should be done to protect the environment and increase biodiversity?

Please complete our questionnaire to help inform Westbourne's Neighourhood Plan review at http://www.westbourne-pc.gov.uk/_VirDir/CoreContents/News/Display.aspx?id=83507

The Neighbourhood Plan is an important document which is used when considering planning applications and where new housing should be built. We want to plan so that we get it right for our Parish.

You can find out more at an exhibition of the Neighbourhood Plan on Thursday 23 April from 6-7pm at Westbourne community hall Come along and speak to parish councillors about how they are reviewing the document and writing new policies. We'd love to hear from you and your views on it all!

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08/04/2026

Advance notice of the temporary closure of the B2147 Common Road to Racton Lane from 9.30am to 3.30pm on Monday 20 April for tree maintenance works by West Sussex County Council See more at https://one.network/?tm=GB148869789

08/04/2026

Advance notice of the temporary closure of Mill Road in Westbourne outside number 29 to end from 8am to 6pm on Monday 20 to Friday 24 April for resurfacing by West Sussex County Council