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Singleton Parish Council


This website provides information about the activities of the Parish Council in the villages of Singleton and Charlton - pretty villages situated in the Lavant Valley, a few miles north of Chichester in West Sussex, on the edge of The Goodwood Estate.


We want to work closely with our community and encourage residents to get in touch with us and attend meetings, join our mailing list, please email singletonparishcouncil1@gmail.com or phone 01243 811810 

19 May 2025

Annual Parish Council Meeting

Singleton Cricket Club Monday 7:00 pm View Details



Parish Updates


Southern Water Updates


Please click View All to download the presentation given at the Parish Council Meeting held on the 18th November 2024.

Southern Water Update Friday 14th March 2025

We have sealed this week approx. 196m of public and private sewer in Charlton and down towards Singleton.

Total sealed from East dean down the valley is approx 5169m.

The crews had an incident in the sewer whilst sealing the public network where one of the patches did not fully open and this restricted the flows in the sewer.

The restriction created was appox 20% of a 225mm internal diameter sewer as the patch had not opened fully there was no impact to residents or spills as the network was running at approx 10%.

The crews spent 2 days removing the restriction and then resealed over.

I will have feedback from our contractor ( SDS ) by the end of the day that came out to check for roofs being connected to the network which I will then address accordingly with each customer.

I have instructed one of our contractors to attend the field between Charlton and Singleton next week to replace the Manhole covers and frames with new bolt down covers and have them bedded correctly in place.

The reasoning behind this is that I had been inform by Debs that the field often floods so we made the judgement call to protect the network further.

This work will be carried out at some point next week , I am currently waiting for a planned date.


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West Sussex Residents eNewsletter

West Sussex Residents eNewsletter

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March 2025
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Food Waste Action Week

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Welcome to our special edition Residents' eNewsletter, celebrating Food Waste Action Week (17 to 23 March)! We’re supporting Love Food Hate Waste by sharing our top food waste prevention tips as part of our #FightAgainstFoodWaste campaign.

Around a third of the average rubbish bin in West Sussex is food waste—most of which is avoidable. In fact, 70% of this could have been eaten at some point prior to being thrown away; of that, 41% is just not used in time and 25% is binned because too much has been cooked.

Saving food from going to waste is good for the environment, as when you throw food away, you’re not just wasting the product but also the energy, water and other resources that have gone into producing and transporting it. Reducing your food waste can also save you money; waste food is the equivalent of £20 per month per person, or £80 for a family of four.

Read on for practical tips to help you reduce food waste and save money!

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Buy loose fruit and vegetables

Research shows that if all apples, bananas and potatoes were sold loose, 8.2 million shopping baskets' worth of food waste could be prevented every year. That’s simply because when fruit and vegetables are sold loose, people can buy only what they need and will use.

So next time you're at the shops, skip the pre-packaged bags of potatoes or bananas and choose loose produce instead. Bonus points if you bring a reusable bag to put them in!

We know that buying loose fruit and veg is a great way to prevent overbuying and reduce food waste, but Love Food Hate Waste wants to hear what you think! To help them understand public opinion on this issue, they’re running a quick poll during Food Waste Action Week. Click on the button below to take part between 17 and 23 March.

Take part here


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Be a smart shopper

Planning a menu for the week and making a list is essential and will help you buy only what you need and save you money. When writing your shopping list, make sure you check what you have at home and how much extra of an ingredient you will need.

Shops also frequently promote BOGOF (Buy One Get One Free) deals and 'loss leaders'. This is where a number of products will be considerably marked down in price, generally close to the store entrance, to attract your immediate attention. Before adding those extra items to your basket, ask yourself:

  1. Are these items actually on your list?
  2. Will you definitely use them?
  3. Do you need to change your plans or list to accommodate them?

Try to only go to the shops once a week as this helps to avoid buying extra food you don’t need and reduces the temptation from other offers. Also, avoid going shopping when you’re hungry and in a rush as it's difficult to shop wisely in those conditions.


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Love your leftovers

Got leftovers from dinner? Save them for lunch the next day instead of throwing them away. Not enough for a full meal? Combine small portions with other ingredients to create something new. They can usually be frozen to make a quick and easy meal as well.

Try to clean out your fridge monthly to make use of any leftovers you have lying around. If you’re struggling for inspiration or recipes that make the most of your leftovers, visit the Love Food Hate Waste website or BBC Good Food for fun, tasty leftover recipes that help you make the most of what you have.

If you are noticing that you always have leftover bread, try freezing your loaf to keep it fresh. You can defrost it slice by slice to ensure you never need to throw away any bread again. Most toasters even have a defrost setting so you can defrost your bread and toast it at the same time.


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Freeze with ease

One of our favourite tips for keeping food fresher for longer is to make sure you are storing it correctly. When you buy food at the supermarket, check the packaging to see how it should be stored for maximum freshness.

Did you know for your fridge to work effectively it should be at 5 degrees Celsius or below? From time to time, you should check your fridge’s built-in thermometer against a freestanding one to ensure accuracy. As with your fridge, your freezer needs to be at the right temperature to work effectively. Your freezer should be set at -18 degrees Celsius or below.

Want to make the most of your freezer? See our top 10 tips for freezing food online.


Get composting!

Composting imageComposting is a fantastic way to make use of your food waste, from coffee grounds to vegetable peelings. You can also add in garden waste like lawn clippings, annual weeds, and even paper and cardboard.

Not only does composting reduce waste, but it can also save you money by reducing the need for garden products like soil improvements, fertilisers and mulches. Composting is also great for the environment as it encourages garden biodiversity, in the form of worms, slugs and woodlice. This then provides food for valuable wildlife like birds and hedgehogs.

If you're interested in home composting, visit our waste prevention page for information on how to get started and details on how to get a subsidised compost bin.


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Food waste prevention events

To mark Food Waste Action Week, West Sussex Recycles will be attending various food waste prevention events, including a stand at all of the WSCC funded UKHarvest Community Food Hubs. These hubs are designed to educate residents on how to prevent food waste and reduce surplus food from suppliers that would have otherwise gone to waste. All residents are welcome to visit the child-friendly community food hubs and fill up a bag with delicious, rescued food. You don’t need a referral, just pop along and bring a reusable bag to fill with fresh fruit and vegetables.

Drop by for waste prevention tips, giveaways and a chance to win a compost bin!

  • Monday 17 March 10am–4pm, Horsham Library, Lower Tanbridge Way, Horsham, RH12 1PJ
  • Tuesday 18 March 10am–11am, Oving Community Food Hub, Oving Jubilee Hall, High Street, Oving, PO20 2DG
  • Wednesday 19 March 9:30–11:00am, Broadfield Community Food Hub, Broadfield Community Centre, Crawley, RH11 9BA
  • Thursday 20 March 9:30–11:00am, Worthing Community Food Hub, Sidney Walter Centre, Worthing, BN11 1DS
  • Friday 21 March 10am–4pm, Crawley Library, Southgate Ave, Crawley, RH10 6HG
  • Saturday 22 March 10am–4pm, Worthing Library, Richmond Rd, Worthing, BN11 1HD
  • Wednesday 26 March 9:30–11:00am, Storrington Community Food Hub, Chanctonbury Leisure Centre, Storrington, RH20 4PG
  • Wednesday 2 April 9:30–11:00am, Bognor Community Food Hub, Bognor Youth and Community Centre, PO21 5JZ
  • Thursday 3 April 9:30–11:00am, Petworth Community Food Hub, Sylvia Beaufoy Centre, Petworth, GU28 0ET
  • Friday 4 April 9:30–11:00am, Haywards Heath Community Food Hub, Ascension Church, Haywards Heath, RH16 4JS
  • Wednesday 9 April 9:30–11:00am, Southwick Community Food Hub, Southwick, BN42 4TE

Alongside the above events, the Waste Prevention Team also attend various public and private events to promote waste prevention, reuse, and recycling, and are eager to answer questions about the county's recycling services and waste reduction initiatives. A full list of events can be found on our website here.

Find out more about Food Waste Action Week


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South Downs News - March 2025

South Downs News - March 2025

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March 2025
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March 2025

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WORK AND PLAY IN YOUR NATIONAL PARK

THIS MONTH:

As always please send your comments and ideas to newsletter@southdowns.gov.uk

Click here to read a PDF version of South Downs News

PICTURE OF THE MONTH: March is always a glorious time as nature emerges from the throes of winter and life starts to appear everywhere you look! This year the Spring Equinox falls on 20 March and we're looking forward to the longer evenings to make the most of this wonderful landscape. Here is a very seasonal image capturing the joy of spring as lesser celandine blossoms in Hampshire, providing much-needed early nectar for pollinators. Thanks to Charlie Hellewell for submitting the picture!

If you have an amazing seasonal image, please do email us!

Beavers about! Boost for National Park wetland

A pair of beavershave been reintroduced to a South Downs stream to help restore waterways and create a flourishing wildlife haven.

Europe’s largest rodent, known as an “ecosystem engineer” for its remarkable ability to increase biodiversity, would once have been widespread across the UK but was hunted to extinction around 400 years ago.

Now a groundbreaking project, led by Meonside Farm and working with the University of Southampton and the National Park Authority, has reintroduced the charismatic creatures to a rare chalk stream near Petersfield. Learn more here.

Happy 15th birthday! Biodiversity success stories

Did you know the South Downs National Park was created to help conserve and enhance biodiversity?

The 16,000km2 National Park was designated as a haven for nature with some of the rarest habitats in the world – reptile-rich heathlands, chalk grasslands brimming with blue butterflies, wildlife-rich wetlands and woodlands full of bird song.

But, like so much of Britain in the 20th century, nature had been marginalised in some parts, often just about surviving in isolated “island” habitats, leaving some species in danger of local extinction.

The creation of the South Downs National Park has started to turn the tide on that biodiversity loss, with concerted efforts over the past 15 years to create bigger, better and more joined-up habitats where animals and plants can thrive.

As the National Park celebrates its 15th birthday on 31 March, we're sharing 15 biodiversity success stories that will add a bit of sunshine to your day!

Learn more about wildlife helped by the National Park

Somewhere over the rainbow lies the Downs...

A dreamy image of golden fields at the end of a rainbow has won one storm-chasing photographerthe “People’s Choice” crown in the National Park’s photo competition.

Almost 800 people voted for their favourite shot from a shortlist of 30, with Jamie Fielding’s “Over The Rainbow” emerging a clear winner.

The photograph captures a balmy, humid August evening in the National Park as harvest time approaches. Find out more here.

The astrophotography People's Choice is open until 24 March. Cast your vote here!

Improving access to the National Park

Around 9km of the Egrets Wayhas now been delivered to improve access to the National Park.

The project officially began in 2011 with the ambition of creating a shared path following the course of the River Ouse and connecting the villages between Newhaven and Lewes.

The latest phase was completed last autumn, delivering just over 3km of path between Lewes and Southease. Find out more here.

Makeover for South Downs Way

A horse-stile that prevented wheelchair users, mobility scooters and families with buggies from using a section of the South Downs Way has been removed.

The refurbishments at Washington, West Sussex, have been completed in time for the spring as hundreds of people venture out to explore the 5,000-year-old route that stretches for 100 miles along the South Downs ridge. Learn more here.

Boost for National Park's bees and butterflies

Efforts to create new areas of wildflowers to help bees and butterflies have received a huge boost.

UK National Parks has announced a two-year partnership with Howdens, a leading trade kitchen supplier, to support nature recovery. Find out more.

Kev's South Downs Way challenge

Many people choose to walk the South Downs Way in sections – and this is what we advise to get the most pleasurable experience!

However, intrepid Kevin Green is planning to walk the entire 100 miles – without stopping – to help raise awareness for cancer and the struggles people face. Find out more here.

Deadline approaching on key consultation

People are being urged to have their say as the clock counts down to the deadline for a major public consultation on the future of the National Park.

The Local Plan Review will decide how and where development takes place in the National Park. Well over 600 comments have been received from the public so far, including more than 400 through the online consultation platform and a further 200 via email or post. The deadline for comments is Monday, 17 March.

Have your say on the future of the National Park