Storrington & Sullington Parish Council (SSPC)
The Storrington & Sullington Parish Council is our Landlord with whom we enjoy an extremely positive relationship. It was SSPC who, during the National Lockdown in 2020, had the foresight to step in and effectively save the Leisure Centre. Working in close partnership with Chanctonbury Community Leisure, SSPC assisted in ensuring the Centre was able to open again and continues to be a proactive and supportive partner.
The Storrington & Sullington Community
Storrington & Sullington Parish Council is focused on a range of local matters – from managing and maintaining essential facilities including the Leisure Centre, local recreation grounds, bus shelters, allotments and open spaces, as well as ensuring local voices are heard on planning matters and infrastructure projects. The Parish Council acts as the vital link between our community and larger authorities like the Horsham District and West Sussex County Councils, soon to be merged into a Unitary Body.
The Parish Council
The Parish Council organises and supports several major events including the Wardens’ Family Fun Day in August and the Annual Stork & Nature Festival in May, which both use the Storrington Recreation Ground and Leisure Centre accomodation and facilities.
The Parish Council operates within a defined legal framework, while ensuring sound and transparent financial stewardship of the precept (the portion of your Council Tax dedicated to local initiatives). There are 15 councillors, all volunteers, from across Storrington, Sullington and Cootham supported by a small team at the Parish Office. For more information, take a look at the parish website or follow us on Facebook: Storrington & Sullington Parish.
Storrington & Sullington Neighbourhood Wardens
Based within the community, our neighbourhood wardens work alongside partner agencies to improve the quality of life for everyone and promote community cohesion and resilience. The Wardens undertake a number of activities, including enforcement to community development. As part of our role in Storrington and Sullington as Neighbourhood Wardens, we arrange events for vulnerable and socially isolated residents.
We are very lucky and with the Centre’s support we successfully run the following on a regular basis:
Cuppa and a Chat
This event is for the elderly residents of the community and has been running at the Leisure centre for over 3 years. We regularly see twenty plus residents turn up just for a cuppa and a chat. Some of the feedback we hear from the attendees is truly heartwarming – “This is the only place I go out in the month” and “it’s so good to see old and new friends”. The sessions runs every month and is free – please contact us for more details.
Stay and Play
This weekly event is for Autistic and SEN children. Without the Leisure Centre this opportunity would not exist. We see parents and carers coming from all over the area as there is nothing similar running in this rural part of the District and it is great to see the children enjoying themselves, with the parents and carers relaxing as they know that nobody will judge them and everyone understands.
We also deliver regular Fun Days for young people and attend a multitude of events at the Centre.
Arundel Lido
We have a wonderful partnership with Arundel Lido with all Chanctonbury members receiving a Standard Pay as you go Membership at the Lido.
Set in the backdrop of Arundel Castle, Arundel Lido offers 2 outdoor swimming pools.
Stay up to date with extra activities via their Facebook & Instagram page.
For more information on opening times, prices and sessions please visit their website. To book, please press the booking button below.
Cold Water
from October 2025 – March 2026
Heated
from April 2026 – September 2026
Horsham District Wellbeing – Chanctonbury LC
Horsham District Wellbeing is a free, confidential service from Horsham District Council, supporting adults (18+) living or working in the district to improve health and lifestyle.
What we offer
Accessing Support
Our Wellbeing Advisors are trained in many areas of health, however at times we may feel more specialist support is appropriate whereby we will help to put you in contact with the right service.
Local Services
Contact us
To self-refer or find out more information on any of the services above, please contact our friendly team by: