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
- 07821 201388
- clerk@stoughton-wsx-pc.gov.uk
Stoughton Parish Council,
Parish Councils PO Box 867,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
PO19 9YX
Forthcoming Meetings
News
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18 June 2026 - 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
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20 May 2026 - 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.
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19 May 2026 - Planning
South Downs Local Plan – Have your say
The South Downs National Park Authority has published the South Downs Local Plan (Proposed Submission) for Regulation 19 (Publication) consultation. This is the final consultation stage before the plan is submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination by a Planning Inspector. Th
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
Mr Graham Hockley
Chairman
Mr Robert Sadler
Vice Chairman
Mr Charlie Smith
Councillor
Mr John Stilwell
Councillor
Mrs Fernanda Mayne
Councillor
Mrs Sarah Foxall
Councillor
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
698
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District
Chichester
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County
West Sussex
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Region
South East
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Country
England
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Postcode District
PO9, PO18
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Dialling Code
02392, 01243
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Police Force
Funtington Neighbourhood Policing Team
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Fire Authority
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Team
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Health Protection Team
Surrey and Sussex HPT (South East)