Following the uncontested elections on 2nd May 2019 there are currently two vacancies for Loxwood Parish Councillors. Please see the vacancy notice attached.

This is the list of uncontested candidates for the Parish Councillor Elections. As there are nine Parish Councillor posts and only seven candidates all candidates will receive office from 3rd May 2019.

​It is quite noticeable that there are many dog owners in the village who are not picking up after their dog. Whilst other dog owners may tolerate this there are many in the village who do not own a dog and have less sympathy for the unhealthy mess that is created. Smaller children in particular are at risk from the diseases that can be spread by contact. Please can you pick up after your dog, not once in a while, but always. It will be greatly appreciated and all the village will benefit.

Following the Public Meeting held in Loxwood on 9th December if you wish to view the  Proposals for the Chichester Local Plan Review 2035 please visit
www.chichester.gov.uk/chichesterlocalplan2035

Comments maybe submitted on line or else by post to
Chichester Local Plan Review Comments
Chichester District Council
East Pallant House
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 1TY

A copy of the letter to be submitted by Loxwood Parish Council concerning the proposals for Loxwood in the revision of the Local Plan will be available  on the Neighbourhood Plan page on this website in January 2019.

Please email or telephone the clerk@loxwood-pc.gov.uk for a copy of the presentation made on 9th December 2018.

 A Public Meeting will be held at North Hall on Sunday 9th December at 2 pm to present Chichester District Councils proposal for  125 new houses in Loxwood.
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Please attend as the implications for Loxwood will be reviewed together with the implications for the Neighbourhood Plan.

Perhaps you have already been made aware, but by 2020, the UK Government plans to have all homes and businesses installed with smart meters through their national rollout that is currently in progress. That said, research shows that a large portion of the population are still not aware of this.
As such, in conjunction with the smart meter authorities nationwide, we are working to ensure that all local councils have all the up to date information available for their citizens, giving the nation a smoother transition and more informed idea of their options.
Please click on the links below to find out more about the meters
Domestic smart meters.
Non-domestic smart meters,

The Environment Agency have received a report of possible blue-green algae relating to the Loxwood Canal. A dog walker reported that  his dog had had a reaction from the water at the end of last week while using the section to the west of the Loxwood Lock.
The EA are going to visit the site this week 28th March to investigate the matter but in the meantime the EA suggest that a notice is placed near the site to alert the public.
Please click here  for information from the gov.uk website relating to this issue:   

Loxwood Sports Association.
​New for 2018.

The Parish Council is looking for volunteers for its speed watch campaign. Training and tabards supplied
Please contact the Parish Clerk if you are interested. March 2018​

If you have been a victim of a scam or fraud
Please remember that you have not been targeted personally. Scam letters, emails, telephone calls and faxes are sent out in their thousands daily to individuals and companies worldwide.

If you have been a victim of fraud, please report it online or by phone to Action Fraud.
Action Fraud is the UK's national fraud reporting centre and the place for you to report fraud and scams, or to get advice if you're not sure what to do.

How to contact Action Fraud:

Online: complete the online reporting form at Action Fraud online

By phone: call 0300 123 2040

You'll be given a crime reference number and your case will be referred on to the police force that

investigates fraud.

Action Fraud is available 24 hours a day.

Why contact Action Fraud?

Sometimes people choose not to report fraud because they are embarrassed that they fell for a scam.
Remember that fraud is a crime and that fraudsters will constantly reinvent themselves to find new ways of tricking people. Anyone could be a victim.

Some people also think that fraud is a victimless crime, or that it's not as serious as other crimes. This is not true. Fraudsters are often part of serious organised criminal gangs, who use the money to fund other crimes such as human trafficking, illegal firearms trade and terrorism.

Fraudsters rely on silence. We can beat fraud if we talk.

Top 5 tips to prevent fraud

1. Do not give any personal information (name, address, bank details, email or phone number) to organisations or people before verifying their credentials.

2. Many frauds start with an email. Remember that banks and financial institutions will not send you an email asking you to   click on a link and confirm your bank details. Always question whether an email could be bogus.

3. Destroy and preferably shred receipts with your card details on and post with your name and address on. Identity fraudsters don't need much information in order to be able to clone your identity.

4. If you have been a victim of fraud, be aware of fraud recovery fraud. This is when fraudsters pretend to be a lawyer or a law enforcement officer and tell you they can help you recover the money you've already lost.

5. To report fraud or if you need advice, visit Action Fraud's website.

Visit Action Fraud's website for more information, including advice and information about fraud.​