Sompting Parish Council

08/10/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE - SOMPTING PARISH COUNCIL ⚠️
It has come to our attention that a page named Sompting Parish Council Interactive is currently using the name Sompting Parish Council.
Please be aware that this page is NOT affiliated with, connected to, or authorised by Sompting Parish Council in any way.
Sompting Parish Council has not given permission for our name to be used by this page and the page has been reported to Facebook.

We would ask residents to please check carefully that you are following the official Sompting Parish Council page when looking for information, news, events and updates from your Parish Council.
For the avoidance of doubt, Sompting Parish Council has no responsibility for any content, information or communications posted by the unaffiliated page.

07/10/2026

******************Advance Road Closure Notice *******************

Please be advised that the below roads are due to be closed on the dates and times specified for Carriageway Resurfacing. An alternative route for traffic will be signed on site. Please note that these works are weather dependant, we will endeavour to inform you should there be significant changes to the programme.

This road closure is covered by the 14.1 order made on 11th January 2026.

Road Name: Steepdown Road, Sompting. Location: From Valley Road to Halewick Lane - 23/10/2026 to 24/10/2026 between 20:00 to 05:00.

Road Name: Halewick Lane, Sompting Location: Meadowview Road to A27 (To allow tie ins for Steepdown Road and Hillbarn Parade) - 23/10/2026 to 24/10/2026 between 20:00 to 05:00.

Road Name: Hillbarn Parade, Sompting. Location: From Halewick Lane to A27 - 23/10/2026 to 24/10/2026 between
20:00 to 05:00

Further information can also be found via one.network

01/10/2026

Sompting Parish Council are offering Councillor Surgeries from 11th November 2026 - 6pm - 7pm. Come along and meet your local Councillors!

22/09/2026

Supporting Andy's Angels Charity - Christmas Fayre
🎊🎄🎁🎅🏽🍩🍰🥤🎊
At the Harriet Johnson Centre, Loose Lane, Sompting. 11am – 4pm
Mulled w**e, mince pies, Father Christmas, toys crafts and more……

09/09/2026

We would like to make you aware that we have been informed of Worthing Lions Fireworks 2026 event. This event will take place on 5th November 2026 from 18:00 until 21:00 For more information about which roads will be affected by this event, please see https://one.network/?tm=GB152326232. For any further information, please contact the relevant District and Borough Council.

09/09/2026

Don't miss the Heritage Open Days starting this weekend! From full medieval living history re-enactment⚒️⚔️ to expert led guided tours of this 1,000 year old church⛪️ , there is something for everyone🎣🏹
🥪🍰Picnics welcome🍪🥤

20/08/2026

***************Hire of the Harriet Johnson Centre****************

Are you looking for a hall to hire?

The Harriet Johnson Centre is now available for weekly hire on a Thursday morning.
Please contact the office on 01903 208824 Monday to Friday 9am—12 noon. Or email [email protected].

20/08/2026

*******Urgent roadworks West Steet, Sompting*******

West Sussex County Council
(Sompting: West Street/Upper Brighton Road) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

NOTICE is hereby given that not less than 7 days from the date of this notice, West Sussex County Council intends to make an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to temporarily close West Street/Upper Brighton Road in Sompting from its junction with Church Lane, westwards for 500m.

The road closure is needed to allow maintenance to telecommunication cables to be carried out in safety.

The Order will come into effect on 24 August 2026 and remain in force until 4 September 2026. Once made, the Order may remain in force for up to 18 months, or until the proposed works are completed, whichever is earlier.

During the operative periods of this Order alternative routes for vehicles will be indicated on site. Access to properties on the affected length of road will be maintained at all times.

Any queries about the effect of the Order on traffic using the highway should be directed to the West Sussex County Council Contact Centre, telephone number 01243 642105.

Dated this 6th day of August 2026
Executive Director of Law, Assurance & Insight, County Hall, Chichester.
TTRO-2859-MM

12/08/2026

🌟 The Barry Mear Award 🌟

Do you know an amazing young person in Sompting who deserves to be recognised?

The Barry Mear Award celebrates individuals aged 18 or under who have made an outstanding contribution to our community and shown exceptional community spirit, dedication or achievement. 🏆

Nominations are open to young people who live, work or attend education in Sompting.

You can nominate someone for:
❤️ Acts of service
🌟 Personal or community achievements
💡 Projects completed over the past year
👏 Making a real difference to the local community

If you know a young person who has gone above and beyond, why not nominate them and give them the recognition they deserve?

Let’s celebrate the fantastic young people who make Sompting a great place to live! 💙

Head over to our website for an application form!

****** The deadline for nominations is 28th August 2026 ******

02/07/2026