Southwater Parish Council

Southwater Parish Council Southwater Parish Council office is in Beeson House, Lintot Square, Southwater. Currently there is a three-tier system of local government in West Sussex.

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 (forming a portion of the council tax). The council tax is 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 Council is made up of fifteen possible members of the Council, called Councillors. For more information on the Parish Council please visit our website at www.southwater-pc.gov.uk

Considered the first tier of local government, a Parish Council can deliver a vast array of public services at a local level. TOWN & PARISH COUNCILS (Southwater Parish Council)

DISTRICT/BOROUGH COUNCILS (Horsham District Council)

COUNTY COUNCIL (West Sussex County Council)

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 at (www.nalc.gov.uk)

04/09/2026

📅 Get your electric blanket tested for free this autumn at one of our upcoming sessions.

Last year we uncovered 102 unsafe blankets that posed a serious fire risk.

Book an appointment to check your blanket is safe to use by calling 0345 872 9719.

Read more at https://orlo.uk/RDr2V

03/09/2026

It's been estimated that medicines wasted in England last year could have filled up 75 swimming pools!

Wasting medicines has a significant environmental impact. Once they have left the pharmacy, they can’t be reused or recycled, adding to pollution and harming wildlife.

Please only order what you need next time you fill out your repeat prescription, and don't put unused medicines in household waste - take them back to your pharmacy to be disposed of properly.

Councillor Surgery - 5th September 2026 😀Saturday 5th September 2026 from 10:00AM in the Parish Chamber at Beeson House...
02/09/2026

Councillor Surgery - 5th September 2026 😀

Saturday 5th September 2026 from 10:00AM in the Parish Chamber at Beeson House.

This is a great opportunity for you to speak with your Parish, District and County Councillors and raise any queries/concerns and share ideas you may have, or just to have a chat.

See you at 10AM on Saturday!

https://www.southwater-pc.gov.uk/post/councillor-surgery-5th-september-2026

Fun Dog Show and Late Summer Fair 🐾🐶- at the Vicarage Garden, Church Lane, Southwater- on Sat 12th September from 12 - 4...
02/09/2026

Fun Dog Show and Late Summer Fair 🐾🐶

- at the Vicarage Garden, Church Lane, Southwater
- on Sat 12th September from 12 - 4pm

01/09/2026

Have your say - help shape future parish council arrangements. 📣

We are inviting residents, parish councils and local organisations to take part in the second stage of its Community Governance Review, which launches today (24 July 2026).

The first stage of consultation has now been completed, with responses considered by the Governance Committee. Draft recommendations have been developed and the Council is now seeking feedback on these proposals through a six-week consultation.

The review looks at parish boundaries and governance arrangements across the district to ensure they continue to reflect local communities and support effective local government.

To take part in the survey, please visit: https://orlo.uk/3e8I7

01/09/2026

Join this lovely group of people for a nice walk on Fridays!

You can take part in the consultation!
01/09/2026

You can take part in the consultation!

With heatwaves, drought, heavy rainfall and flooding becoming more frequent, we need to take steps to adapt to our changing climate and minimise the impact it has on our neighbourhoods, buildings, and services.

By planning and taking steps now, we can work together to build more resilient communities, homes, and businesses.

Take part in our consultation on our draft plans now and tell us what matters to you: https://orlo.uk/X5pkL

Address

Beeson House, 26 Lintot Square
Southwater
RH139LA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441403733202

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