Welcome to Funtington Parish
Funtington Parish is an English civil parish within the district of Chichester and the county of West Sussex
Funtington Parish Council works to serve the local community to make the Parish a better place for its residents. Councillors work as volunteers to represent the views of the Parish and aim to make a difference by influencing local decisions that benefit all. The Parish Council currently has a Planning Committee which meets every month just prior to the monthly Parish Council meetings. It also has occasional Task and Finish Groups.
Funtington Parish includes the villages of East Ashling, Funtington, West Ashling and West Stoke and lies partially within the South Downs National Park.
Contact Information
- Mobile
- 07821 201388
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- Address
- Funtington Parish Council
Parish Councils PO Box 867
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 9YX
Forthcoming Meetings
News
Society
West Ashling & Funtington District Hall GRAND OPENING PARTY
Please come along and join us for wine and nibbles on Friday 20th November at 18:30 to celebrate the opening of your newly refurbished parish hall
Council Business
Could you be a Funtington Parish Councillor?
Funtington Parish Council has vacancies for parish councillors, to be filled by co-option. If you care about where you live and would like a say in its future, we would love to hear from you. Funtington Parish covers the villages of Funtington, East Ashling, West Ashling, and West Stoke.
Climate
Residents invited to help shape a greener, more resilient future for West Sussex
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.
Society
HeatWave
Fire service urges residents to stay safe as third heatwave brings increased wildfire and water safety risks
Quick Links
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Parish Council Meeting Dates 2026
All meetings, except the Annual Meeting in May, are held in Funtington Church Room at 6:30pm.
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Transparency and Policy Documents
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts, data policies, statutory documents and more.
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Services
Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and local events.
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Report a Crime
Report a Crime online to Sussex Police
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Report a Problem with Roads and Pavements in the Parish
Report issues such as potholes, flytipping, flooding, overgrowth or damage on roads and pavements.
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Report a missed bin collection
Report a missed bin collection to Chichester District Council
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Report a Problem with a Public Right of Way
Public Rights of Way include footpaths, bridle paths, restricted byways and byways open to all traffic.
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Report Flooding
If you or your community are in immediate danger phone the Fire & Rescue Service on 999. Otherwise use this link to access WSCC flood reporting.
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Defibfinder UK
Find a Defibrillator - Link to Defibfinder UK to locate defibrillators anywhere in the UK. Funtington Parish Council maintains 4 defibrillators.
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How to Respond to Planning Applications
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
People
David Ash
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david.
ash@ funtington-pc. gov. uk - Parish Councillor
Jason Boswell
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jason.
boswell@ funtington-pc. gov. uk - Parish Councillor
Helen Cathie
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helen.
cathie@ funtington-pc. gov. uk - Parish Councillor
Victoria Cathie
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victoria.
cathie@ funtington-pc. gov. uk - Parish Councillor
Rupert Hoare
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rupert.
hoare@ funtington-pc. gov. uk - Parish Councillor
Council and Staff Figures
Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 1587 |
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| District | Chichester |
| County | West Sussex |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | PO18, PO19 |
| Police Force | Funtington Neighbourhood Policing Team |
| Fire Authority | West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service |