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Southwick Neighbourhood Plan Review
The Parish Council would like to offer all residents the chance to join our Steering Group to complete the review of our Neighbourhood Plan.
To make sure the plan represents the whole of Southwick, we have divided the village into 5 areas.
We are looking for 2 people from each of these areas to join the Steering Group.
If you have any of the following:
Time (monthly meetings)
Relevant skills (planning knowledge, architecture etc)
Enthusiasm
Passion to protect the village
Please contact the Parish Clerk via southwickclerk@gmail.com for an application form.
We will be looking to hold the first meeting in January 2026 and the process should last about 12 months.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The deadline for applications is 7th December 2025.
What is neighbourhood planning?
Neighbourhood planning gives communities direct power to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood and shape the development and growth of their local area. They are able to choose where they want new homes, shops and offices to be built, have their say on what those new buildings should look like and what infrastructure should be provided, and grant planning permission for the new buildings they want to see go ahead. Neighbourhood planning provides a powerful set of tools for local people to ensure that they get the right types of development for their community where the ambition of the neighbourhood is aligned with the strategic needs and priorities of the wider local area.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/neighbourhood-planning--2