The Parish Council are now consulting on the draft Southwater Neighbourhood Development Plan, and its associated evidence base, to make sure that the plan reflects the aspirations of the local community whilst adhering to its legal requirements and constraints before it is submitted to Horsham District Council. It is a six-week consultation which runs from 5th October until midnight on 16th November 2018.

We are seeking views and comments from everyone that has an interest in the parish. All consultation documents and details of how to submit consultation responses can be found at southwater.joomla.com. The documents can also be inspected at Beeson House (26 Lintot Square, Fairbank Road, Southwater, West Sussex, RH13 9LA) Monday to Friday between the hours of 10:30am and 3:30pm.

Over the consultation period, three drop-in sessions are being be held at Beeson House (26 Lintot Square, Fairbank Road, Southwater, West Sussex, RH13 9LA) where you will be welcome to discuss the plan with those that have developed it. The Steering Group have been working hard to put this together so please do come along and talk through the proposals with them. Sessions are being held at:

• 10am - 12noon on Saturday 13th October
• 6pm - 8pm on Tuesday 23rd October
• 10am - 12noon on Saturday 10th November

If you are unable to attend the above days/times there will also be a permanent exhibition in Beeson House from Monday 15th October 2018 until the end of the consultation period (accessible Monday to Friday, 10:30am till 3:30pm).

We look forward to receiving your consultation response, please remember the deadline for submissions is midnight on 16th November 2018.