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

Safer in Sussex 2025 Survey

Published: 20 May 25

Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne has launched her annual Safer in Sussex Survey Read More...

Lions Club Car Boot Sale

Published: 20 May 25

The Billingshurst Lions Club Boot Sale due to have been taking place on Monday 26th May is no longer going ahead Read More...

Highway Trees Watering

Published: 16 May 25

After a very dry spring, please help us by watering the recently planted highway trees Read More...

Can you help us?

Published: 16 May 25

Billingshurst PC is looking for some help in collating a list of names from some photos at the end of WWII Read More...

Upcoming Bridle Way Closures

Published: 12 May 25

Upcoming Closure of Public Bridleways 1921 & 1918 Read More...