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  • Welcome to Washington Parish Council

    Welcome to Washington Parish Council

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    Washington Village Memorial Hall

 Welcome to the Washington Parish Council Website

Welcome to our new website, which is fully compliant with the latest accessibility requirements for the public sector.

The Parish of Washington, West Sussex, comprises two wards, served by eleven parish councillors, within the area administered by Horsham District Council. The village lies at the foot of the South Downs escarpment, with large parts of it set within a conservation area. Heath Common sits adjacent to National Trust land at Warren Hill and Sullington Warren, and has been designated an area of special character through the Heath Common Design Statement, adopted by Horsham District Council in 2018.

Washington ward has five councillors and incorporates Washington village, the A24 down to North Farm, Old London Rd, Montpelier Gardens, Spring Gardens, Rock Rd (East) and the A283 as far West as (and including) Millford Grange.

Heath Common ward has six councillors, and includes “The Lanes” – Hampers, Sanctuary, Georges, Bracken etc, together with Newhouse Lane, Merrywood Lane (part), Tudor Village, Rock Rd (West), Muttons Lane and Thakeham Copse.

In this website, you can find full information on Parish Councillors, meeting dates, agendas and minutes, plus up to date news on items affecting the parish..

You may also use the “Contact Us” form to communicate directly with the Parish Council. The Clerk’s contact details and hours of work are also made available.


17 February 2025

Planning and Transport Committee Meeting

Washington Village Memorial Hall, School Lane, Washington RH20 4AP Monday 7:00 pm View Details
17 February 2025

Open Spaces Committee Meeting

Washington Village Memorial Hall, School Lane, Washington RH20 4AP Monday 7:45 pm View Details
03 March 2025

Parish Council Meeting

Washington Village Memorial Hall, School Lane, Washington RH20 4AP Monday 7:30 pm View Details

Council challenge

(Poplar Cottage, originally from Washington, is now
an exhibit at the Weald and Downland Museum
Click on the picture to go to their site)

Latest Parish News

Notice of Casual Vacancy

Heath Common Ward

03

February 2025
Notice of Casual Vacancy

Due to the resignation of one of our Councillors, there is a a vacancy on Washington Parish Council for the Heath Common Ward. If no notice of election is called within 14 working days of the date of the notification, the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

Please refer to the Notice of Casual Vacancy for details.


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