We are proud to serve our local community and represent the interests of the residents in our area. As a Parish Council based in the heart of the South Downs National Park, we play a vital role in shaping the future of our beautiful parish. A Parish Council is the smallest unit of local government in the UK, consisting of elected officers who volunteer their time and expertise to make a positive difference in their community. Our primary purpose is to serve as a voice for our residents and work towards enhancing the quality of life in our parish.
Compton Parish Council,
Parish Councils PO Box 867,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
PO19 9YX
The West Sussex Joint Climate Change Board (WSJCCB), made up of representatives from county (WSCC), district, and borough councils, and other key stakeholders, is developing shared action plans for tackling climate change across the county.
Affordable Housing Exhibition -Wednesday the 1st July 2026 at Compton and Up Marden CE School Hall - 3:45 to 7:15pm
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.
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
See the most recent full council meetings including agendas, minutes and supporting documents
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts, data policies, statutory documents and more.
Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and local events.
Report a crime online to Sussex Police
Report issues such as potholes, flytipping, flooding, overgrowth or damage on roads and pavements.
Click to find your bin collection day, report a missed bin collection or to replace your bin.
Public Rights of Way include footpaths, bridle paths, restricted byways and byways open to all traffic.
Find out about road flooding, drainage issues and gully emptying from WSCC
Link to Defibfinder UK to locate defibrillators anywhere in the UK. Compton Parish has two defibrillators.
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
