The Parish of Stoughton is a rural parish, fully encompassed within the South Downs National Park, it is the western most Parish in West Sussex, sitting on the southern slopes of the South Downs to the west of Chichester. The Parish includes the villages and hamlets of; Stoughton, Walderton, Dean Lane End, Forestside, Racton, Lordington, Stansted and Stubbermere.
Stoughton Parish Council,
Parish Councils PO Box 867,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
PO19 9YX
The Public consultation for speed reductions along the B2146, which includes a reduction to 20mph through the centre of Compton Village commences on the 15th January and ends on the 5th February.
The latest information on Local Government Reorganisation - 12th January 2026
Christmas news from the South Downs National Park
Organisations and members of the public are invited to submit their views on Local Government Reorganisation in Sussex - closing date 11th January 2026
See the most recent full council meetings including agendas, minutes and supporting documents
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts, data policies, statutory documents and more.
Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and local events.
Report a crime online to Sussex Police
Report issues such as potholes, flytipping, flooding, overgrowth or damage on roads and pavements.
Click to find your bin collection day, report a missed bin collection or to replace your bin.
Public Rights of Way include footpaths, bridle paths, restricted byways and byways open to all traffic.
Find out about road flooding, drainage issues and gully emptying from WSCC
Link to Defibfinder UK to locate a defibrillator anywhere in the UK. There are three defibrillators in Stoughton Parish
A link to the 2025 guide produced by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) and the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) to help members of the public
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