Who are we and what do we do?


The Parish Council covers a wide area that includes not only Billingshurst but also Adversane, Coneyhurst and Five Oaks. Its only statutory function is the provision of allotments; however, its vast array of other activities can be broadly split into two types:

  1. The provision of so-called discretionary services for the benefit of the locality that are not provided by the principal councils (Horsham District and West Sussex County), such as open spaces, Christmas lights, floral displays, some street furniture, Billingshurst Centre (via a charitable arm) and public toilets to name a few.  More information can be found under the Facilities heading on this website.    It undertakes some street cleaning duties of public realm under an agency arrangement and also some private areas under contract. It also funds youth sessions and the Neighbourhood Wardens.

  1. Championing Billingshurst’s cause with other statutory organisations, such as principal councils and government agencies. Included in this is the scrutinising of planning applications affecting the parish and making recommendations to the appropriate planning authority.



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Latest News

New timings for the Recycling Centre in Billingshurst

Published: 9 Oct 24

The autumn/winter timings 1st October onwards are now in place for West Sussex recycles Read More...

Your River Arun Needs You

Published: 9 Oct 24

Friday 15th November at 7.00pm. Full details on attached poster on how to book tickets Read More...

Rudgwick Primary School PTA Christmas Fair

Published: 9 Oct 24

Calling Creative Stallholders. If you wish to get booked in, have a look at the poster below Read More...

By Local Gift Happy!

Published: 9 Oct 24

A chance to enter your business into the Horsham District Council Christmas Magic Displays competition Read More...

16 - 20 Bus Saver Discount

Published: 27 Sep 24

A survey has been launched by WSCC for residents aged 16 to 20 Read More...

An afternoon with the Slinfold Concert Band

Published: 26 Sep 24

Tickets are available from St. Mary's Church Office and (cash only) from Mansell McTaggart in Billingshurst High Street Read More...