Broadbridge Heath Parish Council

02/09/2026

✨ Charrington Way Update: Understanding Our New Community Space ✨

We've seen a few questions popping up recently, so we want to clear a few things up!
First and foremost, this new space is not a traditional children’s play area—it is a "Whole Family Sports & Recreation Area." Designed with older children, teenagers, and families in mind, it brings a brand-new multi-sport focus to Broadbridge Heath.

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions:

❓ Why isn’t it completely finished? Due to the recent hot weather and a lack of on-site water, the planting and landscaping have been paused until October to ensure young trees, turf, and plants survive.

❓ Why was it opened before it was finished? The site passed its independent RoSPA safety inspection and was declared safe to use. Rather than keeping the gates locked during the summer, the Parish Council chose to open it early so the community could enjoy the completed elements!

❓ What is left to do? We still have planting, turfing, and seeding to complete, along with installing the basketball backboard, the main ball wall, and the cricket ball wall. We will also be making minor adjustments to the adult fitness equipment.

❓ Why isn't the area fenced? Because this area is aimed at older children and teenagers, perimeter fencing was not necessary. Additionally, HDC Parks required the site to meet specific "Making Space for Girls" criteria, which influenced the open, softer design and the addition of extra benches and social seating.

❓ Why are there no balls, bats, or equipment provided? The area is designed as an open-use facility-just bring your own balls, bats, and gear from home to play whenever you like!

❓ Why are there no traditional play items like slides, zip lines, or monkey bars? This project was funded through Section 106 and CIL developer contributions from the WHG and Solomon’s Seal developments. Under these funding requirements, around 70% of the budget had to be spent specifically on a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) sports facility targeted at older youth, rather than a standard toddler/junior playground.

Thank you all for your patience and support as we put the final finishing touches on this fantastic community asset over the coming weeks! 🌳⚽🏀

Still got questions, please get in touch [email protected]

30/08/2026

📢 Have your say on the future of Broadbridge Heath! 🏡✨

Horsham District Council’s Community Governance Review is currently consulting on draft recommendations to move our western boundary to the River Arun, bringing nearby future developments like Lower Broadbridge Farm formally into our parish! Because residents in these areas naturally use our local roads, parks, and facilities, extending the boundary ensures that their council tax contribution stays right here in Broadbridge Heath to help maintain those shared services 💰 while also unlocking vital Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding generated by these new homes to directly invest back into our village’s amenities, such as the ‘Village Green’ project or solar streetlights for Broadbridge Way. To ensure our community gets the funding, representation, and local investment it deserves, please take two minutes to back this proposal by filling out Horsham District Council’s survey before the 7th September deadline! 👇

https://www.horsham.gov.uk/council-democracy-and-elections/consultations/consultations/horsham-district-community-governance-review-stage-2-consultation

28/08/2026

🏡 New Tool Alert for Wickhurst Green! 🗺️

We’re excited to launch the beta version of our new Interactive Village Map! If you’ve ever wondered who is actually responsible for maintaining a specific path, green space, or road in Wickhurst Green, this map is designed for you.

By pulling together data from the various developers and managing agents across the development, Broadbridge Heath Parish Council has created an easy way to help you find the right contact for local issues:

👉 How it works: Simply click on the area you want to report an issue about, and the map will pop up with the details of the responsible party.
👉 Unsure about unhighlighted spots? Any areas that do not have a color highlight are the responsibility of West Sussex County Council (WSCC).

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1lv4YBb4w0VCGsWcwHzjX3ZCtP-tydHo&usp=sharing

Since this is a beta version, we’d love your help testing it out! If you spot any incorrect info or run into technical glitches, please let us know by commenting below or emailing us at [email protected].
Give it a try and let us know what you think!

This map is intended to show the responsible parties for areas of the Wickhurst Green development. Where roads are not coloured these have been adopted by WSCC and can be reported here https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/make-an-enquiry-or-report-a-problem-with-a-road-or-pavement/

24/08/2026

🌿 Charrington Way: Play and Sports Area Open Tomorrow!🌿

We have a couple of quick updates regarding our brand-new Charrington Way play area!

🛝 Play Area Open from Tomorrow!

The fencing is being taken down today and the area is officially open and ready for action from tomorrow (Tuesday 25th August)! All equipment has passed its final safety checks and is fully usable, so children can jump straight in and start having fun. 🎉
There is a minor issue with the height of the main ball/kick wall which will be resolved at a later date.

Save the Date: We are planning an exciting tree planting event alongside a full community launch event during the October half-term! We will share more details closer to the time. 🎈

🌻 Planting and Turf Update
While the play space is ready to go, we've had to put the new planting scheme on hold for now. 🛑
Unfortunately, the extreme weather we've been having has left soil conditions too poor for new plants and wildflowers to survive. 🌱🚫
We want to wait for more favorable autumn weather to give everything the best chance of thriving! 🌧️🌞
The failed planting has been left in place for now but rest assured will be replaced.

Thank you for your patience and support—we hope you enjoy the new equipment! 🌳🦋

(The shared images are AI generated so you know how it will look when the planting is completed)

21/08/2026

21/08/2026