News - Woodmancote Parish Council West Sussex

News and Latest Announcements

Woodmancote Parish Council aims to keep you up to date with its planned activities.

If you have any news relevant to our parish whether it be a road traffic accident, flooding, trees down, footpaths, road signage, burglary, vandalism or anything else, please drop a short email describing what you know to the clerk's email address

No Mow May

Published: 6 May 25

No Mow May is a national campaign encouraging us all to refrain from mowing our lawns during the month of May to boost biodiversity and support pollinators. Read More...

Community Food Hubs

Published: 6 Apr 25

Help prevent food waste and access the benefits of your local Community Food Hub. Each hub location will host a Community Food Hub where, for a small voluntary donation, residents can bring their own bags and collect a wide selection of surplus food that would have otherwise gone to waste. Open to all HDC residents, in addition to food distribution, the hubs provide recipes and host information stands covering various topics, including waste prevention, wellbeing, and Citizens Advice. Read More...

Devolution Consultation until 13 April 2025

Published: 24 Mar 25

Have your say on devolution and Sussex becoming a Unitary Authority with an elected Mayor Read More...

Older People's Forum in Henfield

Published: 7 Mar 25

Horsham District Older People's Forum is meeting in Henfield on 1 April 10am - 1pm. Follow the link to find out more and book Read More...

WPC Ordinary Meeting Cancelled due to being inquorate

Published: 1 Feb 25

The February meeting of WPC Parish Council is cancelled. The next meeting is on 11 March 2025.. Read More...

Report antisocial driving in your area

Published: 2 Nov 24

Sussex Police antisocial driving feedback survey to identify hotspots Read More...

Ash Dieback Work on B2116, Henfield Road, Woodmancote.

Published: 21 Oct 24

Road disruption due to Ash Dieback work 7th and 8th November 2024 Read More...

Update on Blackstone Wastewater Treatment Works

Published: 30 Aug 24

Working hours extended temporarily at the Blackstone Wastewater Works Read More...

EOM 20 June postponed

Published: 20 Jun 24

The WPC EOM planned for 20 June is postponed to 27 June Read More...

Community Sing-a-Long and Music Sessions

Published: 8 Jun 24

Henfield Community Partnership launches new Sing-a-Long and Intergenerational Music sessions. Read More...

WPC EOM Change in Venue

Published: 31 May 24

Meeting on 4 June relocated to Skittles Room, The Bull Inn, Mock Bridge, Henfield Read More...

Southern Water Community Event

Published: 3 May 24

A drop-in event on 15 May 2024 for Southern Water to answer any questions you have about its service Read More...

Volunteer for the Henfield Electric Car Scheme

Published: 23 Apr 24

Volunteers are invited to join the Henfield Electric Car Scheme Read More...

Annual Parish Meeting 9 April

Published: 27 Mar 24

Come and join us for a presentation by the Henfield Fire Station squad and an update on all the news from Woodmancote Parish Council. Free refreshments. Read More...

Update on Blackstone Wastewater Treatment Works

Published: 27 Mar 24

Developments at Blackstone Wastewater Treatment Works - information for residents Read More...

Henfield electric car sharing scheme

Published: 16 Mar 24

Share an electric car as an affordable and environmental friendly way of getting about Read More...

Key dates for Horsham District Council - Local Plan

Published: 20 Dec 23

As you will be aware, Horsham District Council is continuing to progress its local plan review. Horsham District Council have set out the key dates for your information. Read More...

October Meeting

Published: 9 Oct 23

Woodmancote Parish Council will not be meeting on 10th October 2023, the next scheduled council meeting will be on 14th November Read More...

Advance Notice of Closure of Blackstone Lane

Published: 17 Aug 23

Please note this date has now been moved forwards to the 6 September 2023 Read More...

HDC Draft Climate Action Strategy Survey

Published: 7 Jul 23

Help to shape a greener future for our District. Share your thoughts on Horsham District Council’s Draft Climate Action Strategy by completing a short survey on their website: www.horsham.gov.uk/climateactionstrategy. Your views will help to shape the final Strategy and future actions for the District. Survey is open till the 31 August 2023 Read More...

Woodmancote BioBlitz - 8 July at 11am

Published: 29 Jun 23

Join us for an interactive morning of recording plants, insects, birds and mammals with local experts. All ages and experiences welcome and wanted! By collecting data we are contributing to keeping natural spaces of our local area safe for generations to come. Meeting point - by Trusler's Hill Farm, Blackstone Lane, Blackstone, BN5 9TE. Read More...

Sussex Cricket Residents Meetings 2023

Published: 21 Apr 23

Please note the next Sussex Cricket residents meeting will be held at the pavilion on Monday 16 October at 6.30pm. All residents are welcome to attend. These meetings are arranged and run by Sussex Cricket. If you require any additional information, please contact Jon Filby at Sussex Cricket directly jon.filby@sussexcricket.co.uk Read More...

SIDS (Speed Indicator Devices)

Published: 26 Jan 23

Woodmancote Parish Council recently purchased 2 new SIDS and a replacement unit for the Parish and these are now in place and we very much hope they will have an impact in driving down speeds. Read More...

West Sussex Highways - new online reporting tool to replace Love West Sussex

Published: 12 Jan 23

The new tool includes an enhanced map and improved functionality to enable regular, detailed updates to the customer. To report an issue on the highway click on the link below or visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel Read More...

Priority Services Register

Published: 22 Dec 22

A free support service to help people in vulnerable situations that energy suppliers and network operators offer. Read More...

Queens Green Canopy

Published: 24 Nov 22

A cherry tree supplied by Horsham District Council was planted on the 19 November at Blackstone Playing Fields to commemorate the Queens Platinum Jubilee under the Queens Green Canopy initiative which will create a living legacy in Her Majesty's name Read More...

Your Mind Matters

Published: 19 May 22

West Sussex County Council have a website with support and advice for young people and families. Read More...

Woodmancote Community Speedwatch Update

Published: 5 Aug 21

Woodmancote Community Speedwatch Group has secured equipment is up and running. Volunteers are still needed so please contact the Clerk for further information if you are interested in getting involved. Read More...