Welcome to Stoughton
Stoughton is an English civil parish within the district of Chichester and the county of West Sussex
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.
Contact Information
- Mobile
- 07821 201388
- Address
- Stoughton Parish Council
Parish Councils PO Box 867
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 9YX
Forthcoming Meetings
News
Wellbeing
Octagon Medical Support Fund — First Aid Course
Paramedic Steve from HS First Aid Training will be coming to Forestside Hall from 10am to 12.30pm on Saturday 26 September to give our community some basics in first aid.
Society
Heatwave
Fire service urges residents to stay safe as third heatwave brings increased wildfire and water safety risks
Society
Affordable Homes for Local People
Affordable Housing Exhibition -Wednesday the 1st July 2026 at Compton and Up Marden CE School Hall - 3:45 to 7:15pm
Society
Government launches further consultation on local government reorganisation in Sussex
Consultation on the modification to the two unitary proposal received from Adur District Council, Arun District Council, Chichester District Council, Crawley Borough Council, Horsham District Council, Mid-Sussex District Council and Worthing Borough Council - Consultation closes midnight 15th June.
Quick Links
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Past Council Meetings
See the most recent full council meetings including agendas, minutes and supporting documents
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Transparency
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts, data policies, statutory documents and more.
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Services
Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and local events.
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Report a Crime
Report a crime online to Sussex Police
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Report a Problem with Roads and Pavements within the Parish
Report issues such as potholes, flytipping, flooding, overgrowth or damage on roads and pavements.
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Chichester District Council Bin Collection Timetable
Click to find your bin collection day, report a missed bin collection or to replace your bin.
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Report a Problem with a Public Right of Way
Public Rights of Way include footpaths, bridle paths, restricted byways and byways open to all traffic.
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Flooding, Drainage and Gullies
Find out about road flooding, drainage issues and gully emptying from WSCC
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Defib Finder UK
Link to Defibfinder UK to locate a defibrillator anywhere in the UK. There are three defibrillators in Stoughton Parish
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How to Respond to Planning Applications
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
People
Council and Staff Figures
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Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 698 |
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| District | Chichester |
| County | West Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | PO9, PO18 |
| Dialling Code | 02392, 01243 |
| Police Force | Funtington Neighbourhood Policing Team |
| Fire Authority | West Sussex Fire and Rescue Team |
| Health Protection Team | Surrey and Sussex HPT (South East) |