9 April 2026 - Recreation
Grass cutting Tender
Ashurst Parish Council is inviting qualified contractors to apply for its grass‑cutting tender.
Welcome to Ashurst
Council meetings are normally held at 7.30pm in Ashurst Village Hall, unless stated otherwise. Agendas are published in advance of each meeting on the parish website and displayed on the parish notice board.
Ashurst is a small village in the West Sussex Weald with sweeping views of the South Downs. It forms part of Horsham District and is rich in history and rural charm. At its centre stands the 12th‑century church of St James, where Laurence Olivier’s funeral was held. The village also has a primary school, the 16th‑century Fountain Inn, a modern village hall and a recreation ground used for cricket, football and dog walking. The parish covers 1,009 hectares and had a population of 279 at the 2011 Census. Ashurst has an active community, known for its annual Dog Show, Flower Show and biennial pantomime.
Contact Info
- 07955276502
- ashurstclerk@outlook.com
Ashurst Village Hall,
The Street,
Ashurst,
Steyning,
BN44 3AP
Forthcoming Meetings
May Full Council
Committee: Full Council
News
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7 April 2026 - Recreation
Ashurst Community Consultation
Update of the Ashurst Community Consultation – Regarding a Proposed New Sports Building on the Recreation Ground
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1 August 2023 - Transport
Consultation – Speeding Along Bines Road
Traffic Regulation Order Application
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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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Finance
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts.
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Governance & Policies
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Services
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Report an Issue (West Sussex County Council)
Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as potholes, missed bin collections and more.
People
Susie Fischel
Chairman
Alistair Russell
Vice-Chairman
Marc Bunce
Councillor
Chas Hammond
Councillor
Mark Knight
Councillor
Les Nicholson
Councillor
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
306
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District
Horsham
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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
BN5, RH13, BN44
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Dialling Code
01903
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Police Force
Sussex Police Force
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Fire Authority
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
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Health Area
NHS West Sussex CCG