Useful contacts

Many local matters are best dealt with directly by your council or the appropriate service. The Arundel and South Downs constituency covers three district council areas – Chichester, Horsham and Arun, West Sussex County Council, and the South Downs National Park Authority.  Below is a helpful guide.

The West Sussex County Council’s key areas of responsibility are;

  • Adult and children’s social care
  • Highways and transport
  • Education
  • Fire and rescue
  • Libraries
  • Recycling centres
  • Mineral and waste planning

The district councils’ key areas of responsibility are;

  • Environment and waste
  • Housing
  • Planning and development
  • Council tax and benefits
  • Leisure and culture
  • Licencing
  • Car parks

West Sussex County Council

  • General enquiries: 01243 777100
  • Website: www.westsussex.gov.uk
  • Address: County Hall, West Street, Chichester, PO19 1RQ

It is best to go through their website if you can and complete your enquiry online, selecting the service you need - https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/contact-us/

Key Departmental Contacts

Chichester District Council

Horsham District Council

  • General enquiries: 01403 215100
  • Emergency (out of hours): 01403 215100
  • Website: www.horsham.gov.uk
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: Albery House, Springfield Road, Horsham, RH12 2GB

Arun District Council

  • General enquiries: 01903 737500
  • Emergency (out of hours): 01403 215100
  • Website: www.arun.gov.uk
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: Civic Centre, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5LF

Other Helpful Services