Have your say on the future of local government in West Sussex
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INFORMATION FROM WSCC: Have your say on the future of local government in West Sussex
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HDC is coming to south of the District
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Calling all Washington residents: Have you a got question* that you would like to put to HDC/Councillors/Cabinet/Leadership?
Now is your chance to ask any questions about their services. The next full Horsham District Council meeting will be held in the south of the district at the Steyning Centre. Please put the date in your diary and come along to ask your question* or just because you are interested to find out more about what they do. .
Date: Wednesday, 16th July, 2025Time: 18.00
Location: The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning BN44 3XZ. The meeting agenda and supporting documents can be viewed on the following page on HDC's website at: HDC Meeting 16th July 2025
* A question may only be asked if it has been delivered in writing or by email to the Chief Executive no later than 5pm three clear working days before the day of the meeting (email: committeeservices@horsham.gov.uk). Each question must give the name and address of the questioner. The questions from the public can be for up to 15 minutes or 6 questions (whichever is greater)
Have Your Say on Five-Year Plan for the South Downs National Park
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Your views are being sought on the ambitious plans and targets for the Park over the next five years.
The Management Plan consultation runs from 09 June until 01 August 2025 and presents ambitious overarching aims and objectives for the National Park for 2026-2031.
It is for everyone who lives in, works in, or cares for the South Downs and will be delivered in partnership with lots of organisations.
Find our more and read the draft Partnership Management Plan 2026-2031 here: Together Now for Nature, Climate and People - South Downs National Park Authority and complete the survey below:
- The survey for organisations https://southdownsnationalparkpmp.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/v3/partners-organisations?step=step1
- The survey for the public https://southdownsnationalparkpmp.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/v3/public?step=step1
Notice of Casual Vacancy
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WASHINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Local Government Act 1972 The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006
NOTICE OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Councillor Patrick Heeley a vacancy for a parish councillor in the Heath Common Ward exists.
2. A by-election to fill a vacancy will be held if within 14 days (not counting a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday, or a Bank Holiday) from the date below (ie by 03 June 2025) ten electors for the Ward give notice in writing claiming such an election to the Proper Officer. The Proper Officer for the purpose of Electoral matters is The Returning Officer.
3. The address of the Returning Officer is :- Horsham District Council Albery House Springfield Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2GB
4. If no such notice is given, the Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option and persons interested should notify the Clerk to the Parish Council.
Date: 13 May 2025
Parish Clerk Washington Parish Council: clerk@washingtonparish.org.uk
Rampion 2: Ground investigations in the Washington Parish
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Rampion 2 ground investigations in the Washington parish
Rampion 2 will be carrying out some ground investigations and groundwater monitoring in the parish in the coming weeks. These low impact works are for the purpose of helping to inform the engineering design for the proposed onshore cables and their installation.
The attached poster outlines the purpose, nature, location and duration of these works with contact information. The attached leaflet also provides further information on what you can expect to see during these works.
Washington Recreation Ground
Non-intrusive surveys are scheduled on the Recreation Ground on Wednesday 2nd, Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th April 2025,subject to weather conditions. There will be on site notices advising the public of these. Please refer to the poster/flyer for details and contact information.
Invasive Spruce Bark Beetle Awareness - alert from the Forestry Commission
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Invasive Spruce Bark Beetle Awareness - alert from the Forestry Commission
Have Your Say! Consultation opens on proposals for a Mayoral Combined Authority for Sussex and Brighton
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Published 17th February 2025
Consultation opens on proposals for a Mayoral Combined Authority for Sussex and Brighton
The following announcement from Cllr Paul Marshall
Leader, West Sussex County Council
Member for the Storrington Division covering: Amberley, Ashington, Parham, Storrington & Sullington, Washington & Wiston Parishes
"A consultation on proposals for a Mayoral Combined Authority for Sussex and Brighton is now open and everyone across the county is invited to have their say.
The government is running the consultation, which is specific to the Sussex and Brighton region, until the end of the day on Sunday 13 April.
All interested parties are welcome to have their say, including organisations as well as individuals who live and work in the region.
The consultation specifically asks about:
- The proposed geography
- Governance arrangements
- Supporting the economy
- Improving social outcomes
- Local government services
- Improving the local natural environment
- Supporting the needs of local communities and reflect local identity
West Sussex County Council and neighbouring upper tier authorities in East Sussex and Brighton & Hove will be submitting our own responses to the questions.
We encourage you to consider your responses and appreciate your support in encouraging others within your own networks and communities to take part.
Full details of the consultation can be found on the gov.uk website here:
Sussex and Brighton devolution - GOV.UK
Further information is available in the government press notice here:
Devolution Priority Programme consultations launch - GOV.UK
As previously mentioned, our bid to be on the government’s devolution priority programme is a positive opportunity to draw down more powers and funding for our areas from central government.
Ministers have agreed that a strategic authority for Sussex and Brighton, made up of an elected mayor, and two members of each constituent authority, offers the chance to give the people who live here more control and influence over the issues that affect them, from transport and housing to skills and employment, as well as a stronger voice in how national decisions affect them.
The decision whether or not to proceed with the proposal will be one for the government to take based on its assessment of the consultation responses. We are not able to put in place any formal steps towards setting up a combined authority for Sussex until that decision is made. However, we will look to engage you as key partners in informal discussions in the coming weeks, so that we are ready to move ahead at pace, if we do receive the green light.
Separate to this process, authorities across our region are discussing plans for local government reorganisation, with a proposal to government due to be submitted soon. We will update on this shortly."
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Information can also be viewed on the West Sussex County Council website by clicking on the following link: Future of local government in West Sussex
Washington Cottages Vacancy - Annie Bertha Lloyd Trust
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Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm – Project Update
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Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm – Project Update
Latest update 6th February 2025
The Secretary of State has decided to re-set the statutory deadline for this application to 4 April 2025.
You can view the Project information for more information.