News archive

Earlier parish news. Move a story under Archive in Site Pages to take it off the current list.

2 October 2025

Flags and road markings

19 September 2025

Plan a Greener, Cheaper Home

Horsham District Council have a free Energy Saving Plan Builder that helps you explore practical ways to boost efficiency, cut bills, and reduce your carbon footprint.

5 September 2025

Declaration of result of poll

Declaration of the result for the referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan.

7 August 2025

Parish Council Office Closure Notice

Please note that the Parish Council office will be closed on Friday, 8th August 2025. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

29 July 2025

Pulborough Pantry News

18 July 2025

Horsham District Council Newsletter

18 July 2025

Pulborough Transport and Infrastructure Options Document

A public drop-in session will be held at the Village Hall on Thursday 24th July from 4–6pm, where residents can view and comment on the proposals.

2 June 2025

Pulborough Community Pantry

30 April 2025

Pulborough Parish Council Seeks New Councillors Through Co-option

10 March 2025

Devolution Meeting - Future of local government in Sussex

Public Meeting at Pulborough United Reformed Church

5 March 2025

Vacancy for Parish Clerk

Pulborough Parish Council is seeking applications from experienced candidates interested in undertaking this varied and interesting role, providing professional support and guidance to councillors.

31 January 2025

Two Parish Councillor Vacancies

10 January 2025

News Update: Temporary Closure of A29 Church Hill for Routine Inspections

We would like to inform you about an upcoming temporary road closure on the A29 Church Hill in Pulborough.

12 December 2024

Job Vacancy - Grounds and Biodiversity Officer

Pulborough Parish Council is seeking a dedicated and skilled Grounds and Biodiversity Officer to join our team.

27 November 2024

Extreme weather: Flood alerts in Horsham District

Horsham District Council - Flood alerts for River Arun

14 November 2024

Extra-Ordinary Meeting Cancellation

Dear Pulborough,

11 November 2024

Cricket Club Update

5 November 2024

Latest News on A29 at Church Hill

For the latest updates on the A29 at Church Hill, please visit the West Sussex County Council webpage please use the link below.

18 October 2024

Redevelopment of Recreation Group Community Building

11 October 2024

Pulborough Community Allotment Welcomes Rotary Club Donation

Pulborough Community Allotment in West Sussex has received a very welcome donation from the Rotary Club of Storrington and Pulborough – a new wheelbarrow.

11 October 2024

Think before you throw

Think before you throw - Confused about what can be recycled. West Sussex County Council have provided a poster to assist.

23 September 2024

Horsham Matters - On The Move Team will be at the Pulborough Pantry

The Horsham Matters Support on the Move team will be at the Pulborough Pantry tomorrow, Tuesday, 24 September between 9:30-10:30.

9 September 2024

FREE Sports Sessions

Chanctonbury Leisure Centre are running multi-sport sessions for children aged 8 - 12 years old at the Pulborough Village Hall on Wednesdays 4pm - 5.15pm.

9 September 2024

World Romance Scam Prevention Day

Victim Support are raising awareness of romance fraud. Please read the attached a discover more about romance scams and World Romance Scam Prevention Day

6 August 2024

Letter from Clerk

Dear Residents,

11 July 2024

Vacancy for an Events and Grant Contractor

The Parish Council have an exciting vacancy open for an Events and Grant Contractor.

10 July 2024

Vacancy for an Apprentice Groundsperson & Biodiversity Officer

We have a job vacancy for an Apprentice Groundsperson & Biodiversity Officer.

24 June 2024

Attention Pulborough Residents!

10 June 2024

Asian hornet sighted in Pulborough

31 May 2024

New Opportunity: Events and Grant Coordinator

We have an opening for an individual to coordinate our events and assist with grant funding. If you would like to know more, please read the Job Description blow. Applications close on June 27th 2024.

7 May 2024

Pulborough to host West Sussex Fairtrade AGM

Pulborough parish Council is backing the hosting of West Sussex Fairtrade’s AGM in our local parish hall as a way of promoting our Fairtrade aims and status.

1 May 2024

Exciting News from Nutbourne Common!

Did you know that we manage this incredible space right here in Nutbourne? Many aren't aware of the vital work happening behind the scenes to preserve it.

27 April 2024

'Pultopia' Music Festival - Saturday 29th June

A new community music festival, Pultopia is being staged in the South Downs village of Pulborough on Saturday June 29th with live music, food, drink, and family fun that will help raise money for local causes.

26 March 2024

A283 Stopham Road/Station Road Closure Update

18 March 2024

Looking for a volunteering role

18 March 2024

Pothole Apology from West Sussex County Council

19 February 2024

Precept 2024-25

Pulborough Parish Council has set its annual precept rate at an increase of 5.03% for Band D properties - meaning a rise in cost of 10p per week.

8 January 2024

Pulborough Community Pantry

2 January 2024

A29 Press Release

4 December 2023

Pulborough Shedders Official Opening

New Pulborough Shedders HQ is officially opened for business by the Parish Council Chair.

22 November 2023

Parish Councillor Vacancy

Formal notice parish council seat vacancy and public right to call by-election, see attached link.

1 November 2023

A29 Closure

Due to the upcoming amber weather warning for strong winds tomorrow, West Sussex County Council has decided to close the A29 starting from 9 PM tonight.

1 November 2023

Planning Meeting Cancelled

1 November 2023

Storm Ciaran - Urgent Letter

1 November 2023

Urgent Notice - All Residents

Dear Pulborough Parish Residents,

31 October 2023

Amber Weather Warning

The Met Office has issued an amber alert. Please view the document below for more information.

26 October 2023

Important Notice for Pulborough Residents

Due to the ongoing resurfacing work and highway maintenance in our area, we regret to inform you that we cannot guarantee access to the Sports and Social Club tonight.

25 October 2023

Notice of Road Closure

Please view the full notice from West Sussex County Council

4 October 2023

Notice of Conclusion of Annual Audit

30 August 2023

Parish Office Closure

Due to the recent recruitment of staff, the Parish Office will be closed for the week commencing 4th September. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this causes.

24 August 2023

24th August 2023

11 August 2023

11th August 2023

8 August 2023

New guidance - How to report dog issues

Horsham District Council has released a flow chart showing how to report dog related issues.

2 August 2023

2nd August 2023

The agenda for the Extraordinary Full Council meeting has been attached below.

1 August 2023

The Parish Council welcomes its newly appointed Clerk

17 July 2023

17th July 2023

Public Notice: Broomers Hill Lane, Pulborough closed today 17th July for Openreach repairs, see link for full details:

17 July 2023

17th July 2023 (1)

Southern Rail consultation - Pulborough Station Ticket Office

30 June 2023

30th June 2023

23 June 2023

23rd June 2023

23 June 2023

23rd June 2023 (1)

Public Notice: A29 Church Hill Road Closure 3rd and 4th July 2023, follow link for details:

19 June 2023

19th June 2023

12 June 2023

12th June 2023

Just to confirm for all, the travellers on the recreation ground were moved on by police on Saturday afternoon, following close liaison between the Parish Council, WSCC and Sussex Police /Neighbourhood Policing Team.

9 June 2023

9th June 2023

8 June 2023

8th June 2023

The Council meeting tonight will take place at the Village Hall (not the sports pavilion), still 7.30pm.

31 May 2023

31st May 2023 (1)

5 May 2023

5th May 2023

A29 Update: Latest information on the landslip and partial road re-opening, click link below for details:

27 April 2023

Annual Parish Meeting of Electors

17 April 2023

17th April 2023

A29 Church Hill road closure - Additional information on the re-opening tomorrow, follow link below for details:

14 April 2023

14th April 2023

A29 Church Hill, Pulborough Update: WSCC to open road Tuesday 18th April 2023, follow link below for full WSCC press release:

5 April 2023

5th April 2023

Temporary closure of Cray Lane, Codmore Hill 25.04.23 for up to 5 days whilst Southern Water undertakes pipe works. See link for full details:

5 April 2023

5th April 2023 (1)

Candidates standing for election to Pulborough Parish Council, follow link to see Statement of Persons Nominated:

5 April 2023

5th April 2023 (2)

Candidates standing for election to Horsham District Council for Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley, follow link to see Statement of Persons Nominated:

30 March 2023

30th March 2023

A29 update from WSCC, A29 to partially re-open, click link full details

24 March 2023

24th March 2023

Parish Council Elections - click link for formal Notice details:

24 March 2023

24th March 2023 (1)

District Council Elections - click link for formal Notice details:

17 March 2023

17th March 2023

A29 Church Hill road closure - Follow the link to see the latest situation update available:

10 March 2023

10th March 2023

Follow the link to see this week's roundup:

3 March 2023

A29 Church Hill landslips, Update 03.03.23

2 March 2023

A29 Pulborough Public Meeting Monday 27th February

2 March 2023

WSCC Thanks all public meeting attendees regarding A29 closure

1 March 2023

1st March 2023

PULBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL VACANCY FOR DEPUTY CLERK

24 February 2023

24th February 2023

Update on A29 landslip: Free parking for 2 hours at Lower Street car park; Letter to County Council raising community concerns; Public meeting Monday 27th February, 6pm, Village Hall. Click link for full details:

17 February 2023

17th February 2023

A29 Update - Public Meeting announced: Come along to the Village Hall (Arun Hall) at 6pm on Monday 27th February 2023 to hear latest information and ask questions, click link for full details:

14 February 2023

14th February 2023

14 February 2023

14th February 2023 (1)

14 February 2023

14th February 2023 (2)

10 February 2023

10th February 2023

A29 Landslip, Church Hill, Pulborough. Follow link for this week's update:

3 February 2023

A29 landslip, latest update 3rd February 2023

Latest update:

2 February 2023

Emergency Temporary Road Closure, Broomers Hill Lane 03.02.23

2 February 2023

Rural Households Survey on the Cost of Living

The Rural Services Network and Rural Issues Group of Citizens Advice are running a survey to understand more about rural household budgets: Follow the link to find out more and participate:

1 February 2023

A29 Landslip - Pedestrian access

A29 Landslip - pedestrian access alternatives:

27 January 2023

27.01.23 Latest update on A29 landslips/road closure at Church Hill

Please follow the link to see the latest update available:

27 January 2023

A29 landslip: Temporary No Parking Order, New Place Road 27.01.23

West Sussex County Council has introduced a Temporary Traffic Regulation order restricting parking on New Place Road from junction with A29 London Road to Nutcroft - follow the link to see the Public Notice.

27 January 2023

Citizens Advice Pulborough Drop-In 2023

20 January 2023

A29 landslip / road closure, Church Hill, Pulborough update 20.01.23

Link to latest update from Parish Council and West Sussex County Council, including link to WSCC dedicated website on A29 landslip:

19 January 2023

2nd Road Closure Notice, A29 Church Hill

Please use the link to view the WSCC Notice of Temporary Road Closure (2) at A29 Church Hill

19 January 2023

A29 Landslip at Church Hill, Update 19.01.23

Please click the link to see our latest update on the A29 landslip and road closure at Church Hill.

12 January 2023

A29 landslip at Church Hill - Update 12th January 2023

Update on local impacts and action being taken, please click the link to see full page.

6 January 2023

A29 Landslips Church Hill - Update 06.01.23

Update on traffic impacts, click link for full message.

5 January 2023

A29 Church Hill landslip and road closure - Message from the Parish Council

5 January 2023

A29 Road Closure, Church Hill, Pulborough

WSCC Public Notice: Temporary closure of Church Hill, Pulborough, likely until 31st January 2023.

23 December 2022

Christmas office closure

The Parish Office will be closed over Christmas and New Year, re-opening on Tuesday 3rd December 2023.

30 November 2022

Temporary closure of Barn House Lane public footpath

Part of Public Footpath No. 2428 is closed whilst resurfacing work is undertaken, effective from 28th November 2022 for 21 days. View details and map via the link:

14 November 2022

Bird Flu advice

Government advice on Bird Flu epidemic - If you keep birds, keep them housed; If bird flu is suspected, report to the Defra Rural Services Helpline on 03000 200 301;

14 November 2022

Citizens Advice Drop-In Pulborough

14 November 2022

Warmer Homes Grant

Worried about energy bills? You may be eligible for funding via Horsham District Council. Funding offered on first come basis to eligible households, applications close March 2023. Click the link to find out more.

29 September 2022

Notice of Conclusion of Conclusion of Annual Audit 2021-22

Click the link to view the Notice of Conclusion of annual Audit, External Auditor Report and Certificate, Annual Accounting Statement, Annual Governance Statement and Internal Auditor Report.

21 June 2022

Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance & Accountability Return for Year Ended 31st March 2022

Notice of Public Rights and AGAR Documents for 2021-22 can be found at this link:

27 May 2022

Parish Office closure - 30th May

Please note that the Parish Council office will be closed next week from Monday 30th May 2022, re-opening on Tuesday 7th June as usual. We apologise for any inconvenience.

28 April 2022

Message from WSCC:

28 March 2022

Temporary Closure of Riverside, Pulborough - 18.04.22

21 March 2022

News release from West Sussex County Council

West Sussex Library Service will be reintroducing overdue and reserving charges for books and other items which are borrowed on or after Friday 1 April.

3 March 2022

Temporary Closure of Cray Lane, Pulborough, 20th March 2022

25 February 2022

Emergency RC Broomers Hill Lane

Broomers Hill Lane,

25 February 2022

Emergency Road Closure Coombelands Lane

Coombelands Lane,

17 February 2022

Message from UK Power Networks:

10 February 2022

Early Warning Notice from WSCC - Riverside, Codmore Hill - Start Date 18/04/2022

3 February 2022

Funding for a Warmer Home this Winter

You may be eligible for help to fund a range of energy efficiency measures from the Government's Green Homes Grant Scheme, see link for details from Horsham District Council and appointed agent.

2 February 2022

Horsham County Local Forum - Monday 14th March 2022

1 February 2022

Parish Councillor Vacancy

Formal notice parish council seat vacancy and public right to call by-election, see attached link.

27 January 2022

Temporary Closure of Old Swan Bridge

19 January 2022

A27 Arundel Bypass - Consultation

The A27 Arundel Bypass Consultation is now underway - se the attached brochure for details.

10 December 2021

Parish Office Closing Times Over Christmas

The Parish Office will be closed from

26 November 2021

Temporary closure of Gay Street Lane, Pulborough, 15th December 2021

26 November 2021

Temporary closure of Stream Lane, Pulborough - 15th December 202

8 November 2021

Pulborough Neighbourhood Plan - Referendum Update

Water neutrality and planning applications:-

30 September 2021

Annual Return 2020-21

Notice of Completion of Annual Audit and Annual Governance & Accountability Return Year Ended 31st March 2021, see link:

24 September 2021

Pulborough Neighbourhood Plan Examination

19 August 2021

Pulborough-West Chiltington-FP2435-Temporary Closure Notice

Temporary Closure Notice for FP 2435 - see notice

22 July 2021

Rectory Close Play Park Repairs - Update:

Areas of the play park are being re-surfaced today and tomorrow - unfortunately this means that the play park will not be available to use all weekend, to enable the new surface to set properly.

20 July 2021

Meet Your Local County Councillor

This August Horsham residents will have the opportunity to meet their local County Councillors and ask any questions they have on county council-related business.

20 July 2021

New Office Opening Times

The Parish Office will now be open Tuesday-Thursday 9am-12.30pm.

2 July 2021

WSCC Local Transport Plan consultation

For the latest news on West Sussex County Council Local Transport Plan consultation, see link:

25 June 2021

Temporary Closure of Rectory Close Play Park

Essential maintenance & repairs need to be carried out in Rectory Close play park and so will be closed to all users on the following dates:

22 June 2021

Notice of Public Rights and Unaudited AGAR 2020-21

Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance & Accountability Return Year Ended 31st March 2021, see link:

17 June 2021

Horsham District Foodbank

Please see the attached posters for details on the new mobile foodbank/community support vehicle in Pulborough.

8 June 2021

Natwest Mobile Banking Service

Please note the Natwest mobile banking service will resume next Tuesday 15th June 2021 from 11.45am - 12.45pm in Lower Street car park.

7 June 2021

Temporary Closure of Stopham Road

Please see the attached notice for details

3 June 2021

Casual vacancy

There is a casual vacancy for a parish councillor to be appointed, see Notice below.

3 June 2021

Church Hill, Temporary Road Closure

Church Hill will be temporarily closed overnight from 10.06.21 for 5 days for urgent carriageway repairs, see attached Notice:

27 May 2021

Sussex Clubs for Young People Activities

Please see the attached details of the activities from SCYP from 07.05.21 - 23.07.21

19 May 2021

Travellers on the Recreation Ground

We can advise that the travellers have moved off the recreation ground.

13 May 2021

Unauthorised Encampment on the Recreation Ground

6 May 2021

Annual Parish Meeting

30 April 2021

Temporary Traffic Regulation Broomers Hill Lane, Pulborough

Please see the attached public notice.

26 April 2021

Message from Landmark Systems Ltd, Swan Court, Station Road

Landmark Systems Ltd have asked the Parish Council to publicise this message:

26 April 2021

Pulborough Neighbourhood Plan Public Consultation Reg.16

29 March 2021

Outside Gym Equipment

The outside gym on the recreation ground can be used from today, in accordance with Government guidelines.

25 March 2021

WSCC Post-16 Transport Policy Statement Consultation

West Sussex County Council asks for views each year about the Post-16 Transport Policy Statement. The consultation aims to make sure the information in the Policy Statement is up to date and complete.

3 December 2020

Christmas Closing Times

23/12/20 Christmas Closing Times

30 November 2020

Notice of Conclusion of Annual Audit

Please see the attached notice.

18 November 2020

Neighbourhood Plan Public Consultation

Pulborough Neighbourhood Plan is now out to Reg 16 public consultation, documents can be viewed and comments made by visiting Horsham District Council website as per this link and letter below:

29 October 2020

Parish Office Remains Closed

Please see the attached notice

24 September 2020

Notice of Vacancy in the Office of Parish Councillor

Please see the attached notice.

31 December 2019

Agenda for Planning & Services Meeting on 07.01.21

There is currently a problem with the 'Meetings & Minutes' page on the website, so the above agenda is attached here.

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