Barnham and Eastergate Parish Council

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Barnham and Eastergate Parish Council We are the Parish Council serving Barnham & Eastergate, West Sussex. This page is maintained and monitored during normal office hours.

To contact us, please visit our website or email us by clicking the button below. On 1st April 2019 Barnham and Eastergate Parish Council established. The new Council formed following a Community Governance Review that approved the merger of the previous Barnham Parish Council and Eastergate Parish Council. The new Council consists of 13 members - 12 members representing the section of Fontwell village that sits within the parish boundary. A list of current Councillors can be found on our website on the Parish Councillors page together with email contact details. The Council holds regular Full Council meetings and also has a separate Planning & Environment Committee. The Council has responsibility for the Eastergate Pavilion, the war memorial, street lights and street furniture and playground facilities across the Parish. The Council owns the Barnham Community Hall but it is run and managed by the Barnham and Eastergate Community Trust under a Licence to Operate with the Council. The Clerk and Proper Officer of the Council role is currently vacant so the Council is being managed in the interim period by the two Assistant Clerks mentioned below. All enquiries by email should continue to be sent to the [email protected] as the box is being monitored daily. Any telephone enquiries should be made to Nina McMaster on 07849 356097. Assistant Clerk (Planning), Gemma Hindson, works 15 hours per week and is based at Barnham Community Hall. Her core hours are Tuesday to Thursday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Gemma will Clerk the Council's Planning & Environment Committee and will also be available during those hours for any Parish Council enquiries members of the public may have. Assistant Clerk (Community Engagement), Nina-Maria McMaster, is based at Eastergate Village Hall and works full-time, splitting her time between managing Eastergate Village Hall for Barnham and Eastergate Community Trust and managing Eastergate Sports Pavilion and other community related facilities and events for the Parish Council. The Clerk can be contacted via email: [email protected]

The Assistant Clerk (Planning) email: [email protected]

The Assistant Clerk (Community Engagement) can be contacted via email: [email protected]. The Clerk is responsible for providing advice to Councillors on the conduct of meetings, the legality of any decisions taken and the code of conduct. Eastergate Sports Pavilion and Community Support Programmes are managed by the Assistant Clerk and Facilities Manager, Nina-Maria McMaster.

📢 Come and chat with your Parish Council at one of our Drop Ins We hold regular Parish Council Drop In sessions, giving ...
12/10/2026

📢 Come and chat with your Parish Council at one of our Drop Ins

We hold regular Parish Council Drop In sessions, giving you the chance to meet with volunteer Councillors and Council Officers in a relaxed, informal setting. Whether you want to learn about local projects, report an issue or concern, or simply find out more about what your Parish Council does, just pop in - no appointment needed.

Our next event is taking place this week:

📅 Wednesday 14th October 2026

⏰ 09:30 - 11:30

📍Parish of ABE Office, 35 Barnham Road, Barnham

(The ABE Office is located opposite the train station entrance)

Future dates are listed on the attached image.

12/10/2026

Residents are being asked for their views on proposed new on-street electric vehicle chargepoints in West Sussex.

The West Sussex Public Chargepoint Network aims to make charging easier for residents who do not have access to a driveway or garage. It is being delivered by West Sussex County Council and is designed to support the move from petrol and diesel vehicles to electric.

One of the locations is Elm Grove South, Barnham, PO22 OEL.

More information is available here:
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/news/west-sussex-residents-asked-for-views-on-new-electric-vehicle-chargepoints/

Residents can take part in the consultation by visiting: https://yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/ev-chargepoints

The consultation is open from 21st September to 19th October 2026.

🤝 Could you help your community in a time of need?We’re looking for new volunteers to join our Community Resilience Team...
09/10/2026

🤝 Could you help your community in a time of need?

We’re looking for new volunteers to join our Community Resilience Team and help support our new Community Emergency Hubs.

In situations such as severe weather, power cuts or supply disruptions, these hubs will provide reliable local information, warmth, reassurance and practical support until normal services resume.

👤 There are a variety of ways to help at a hub. Whether you can welcome visitors, make refreshments, share local knowledge and provide signposting, help with communications, offer practical skills or support vulnerable residents, your help could make a real difference.

🙌 By volunteering, you can help keep our community safe, connected and supported when it matters most.

🌐 Read more here:
https://barnhamandeastergate-pc.gov.uk/media/18388/community-emergency-hub-volunteering-flyer.pdf

📩 Interested in getting involved? Get in touch to register your interest: [email protected]

The friendly Arun District Council Arun Direct staff will be attending the Barnham Community Hall coffee morning this mo...
07/10/2026

The friendly Arun District Council Arun Direct staff will be attending the Barnham Community Hall coffee morning this morning between 10am to 12pm.

They will be on hand to help with any Arun District Council related concerns and/or queries.

Our friendly Arun Direct staff will be attending the Barnham Community Hall meeting in Yapton Road, Barnham, Bognor Regis PO22 0AY, tomorrow (7 October 2026) from 10am to 12pm.

They will be there to help with any council related concerns and/or queries and members can meet the team for a chat.

More details can be found here: www.barnhamandeastergatecommunitytrust.com

If you have a group or club that could benefit from our attendance, please email: [email protected]

06/10/2026
04/10/2026

📢 Have your say on the future of opportunities for young people in West Sussex.

We're developing a new Young People's Strategy for 2027-2032 and want to hear from young people, families, schools, community groups, organisations and anyone with an interest in supporting young people.

Your feedback will help inform future priorities and opportunities across the county.

Take part in the survey ⬇️

We are looking for volunteers to help put up poppies on lampposts, as we do each year, in the run up to Remembrance Sund...
02/10/2026

We are looking for volunteers to help put up poppies on lampposts, as we do each year, in the run up to Remembrance Sunday.

Volunteers are needed on Saturday 24th October 2026 at 9am. Refreshments will be provided!

If you are able to help, please contact Nina at Eastergate Village Hall by email or phone: [email protected] / 07849 356 097

This years Remembrance Sunday service will take place on Sunday 8th November 2026 at the Eastergate War Memorial. A road closure will be in place from 10:45am until 11:15am. Residents are invited to Eastergate Village Hall following the service for complimentary tea, coffee and cake.

We are pleased to be supporting the formation of a new Community Speedwatch group, working in partnership with local vol...
29/09/2026

We are pleased to be supporting the formation of a new Community Speedwatch group, working in partnership with local volunteers to promote safer roads in our community.

The Parish Council has provided funding for the equipment required by the newly formed group and will work alongside its volunteers to help recruit additional volunteers and promote the group’s activities within the community. As part of the partnership, the Parish Council will also liaise with the Community Speedwatch group to identify and highlight locations where speed monitoring activities would be beneficial. All locations have to be risk assessed and approved by Sussex Police before being used volunteers.

Community Speedwatch is an education focused initiative, designed to raise awareness among drivers about the importance of appropriate speed and encourage safer driving behaviour. It is not intended to replace or replicate the role of the police in enforcing speed limits. Instead, trained volunteers monitor vehicle speeds at approved locations and, where appropriate, information is passed through the established Community Speedwatch process to Sussex Police.

Could you volunteer?

The group is looking for local residents who would like to volunteer their time and help support this community initiative. Whether you are concerned about speeding in your area or simply want to play a positive role in improving road safety, your support would be welcome.

If you would like to find out more about volunteering with the Barnham & Eastergate Community Speedwatch group, please contact: [email protected]

The Parish Council looks forward to working with the group.

28/09/2026

Today, we’re launching a consultation inviting residents, businesses, visitors and other stakeholders to review our draft Off-Street Parking Strategy 2027-2030 and complete the survey.

We want to hear your views, which will help inform the proposals and priorities set out in the final strategy.

The consultation along with the draft strategy is available on the council's website link here: https://www.arun.gov.uk/parking-strategy-consultation

Join us at our next Drop In session this Wednesday!Barnham & Eastergate Parish Council holds regular Drop In events, giv...
28/09/2026

Join us at our next Drop In session this Wednesday!

Barnham & Eastergate Parish Council holds regular Drop In events, giving residents the chance to speak informally with Parish Councillors, the Clerk and Assistant Clerks about local issues, concerns, ideas, and community projects.

No appointment is needed, just pop along and say hello.

📆Wednesday 30 September 2026

⏰10:00am to 12:00pm

📍Parish of ABE Office, 35 Barnham Road, Barnham, PO22 0ER

(Opposite the train station car park entrance)

We look forward to meeting you!

For more information visit our website:

Barnham & Eastergate Parish Council holds regular Drop In Sessions, giving residents the chance to speak informally with Parish Councillors, the Clerk and Assistant Clerks about local issues, concerns, ideas, and community projects.

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Barnham & Eastergate Parish Council, Council Office, Barnham Community Hall, Yapton Road, Barnham
Chichester
PO220AY

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