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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.



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

Planning and Transport Committee Meeting

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

HDC is coming to south of the District

The Steyning Centre, Flectchers Croft Steyning West Sussex

16

July 2025
HDC Council Meeting at The Steyning Centre 16th July 2025 6pm

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

South Downs National Park

09

June 2025
Survey seeks views on the South Downs National Park Partnership Management Plan

Your views are being sought on the ambitious plans and targets for the Park over the next five years.



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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:

  1. The survey for organisations https://southdownsnationalparkpmp.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/v3/partners-organisations?step=step1
  2. The survey for the public https://southdownsnationalparkpmp.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/v3/public?step=step1


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