Lynchmere Parish Council

Welcome to Lynchmere!

Lynchmere is a civil parish in the district of Chichester and the county of West Sussex. The parish includes the villages and communities of Lynchmere, Camelsdale and Hammer, partly set within the beautiful South Downs National Park.

A Parish Council is the first tier of local government serving the parish and working alongside Chichester District Council and West Sussex County Council. The Council is made up of a team of 9 volunteer councillors who live within the parish and bring a range of experience and perspectives to support the community. Working to represent residents, care for local facilities, and help maintain the character and wellbeing of the area.

Through this website you can find information about council meetings, local initiatives, and updates on matters affecting the parish.

Contact

Contact the Clerk- Leina Mancuso by email: clerk@lynchmere-pc.gov.uk

Telephone: 01428 621234

If your enquiry relates to bookings for either St Michael’s Hall or The Maud Hardman Hoyle Memorial Hall please visit Hammerhall.co.uk

Email: assistantclerk@lynchmere-pc.gov.uk

Telephone: 01428731124

Next Meeting

The next meeting of Lynchmere Parish Council will be held on Wednesday 2nd September at 8pm, St Michael’s Hall, Linchmere Road, GU27 3QW

Further Details Here: Next meeting & Agenda

Annual Accounts – Public Rights Period

Lynchmere Parish Council has published its Notice of the Period for the Exercise of Public Rights for the 2025/26 financial year. During this statutory period, local electors have the right to inspect the Council’s accounting records and supporting documents.

The inspection period for this year will run from [Monday 8th June 2026] to [Monday 20th July 2026], and all requests for access should be made to the Parish Clerk. Details of how to arrange an appointment are included in the formal Notice here: Notice of Public Rights 2026

Councillor Vacancies

There are currently 2 vacancies on Lynchmere Parish Council: If you are interested in applying to join the Parish Council please contact the clerk for an application form and more information
(some eligibility criteria apply).

What Your Parish Council can do for you

Parishes are the smallest areas of civil administration in England and provide the tier of local government closest to the people.

Town and Parish Councils are an essential part of the structure of local democracy and have a vital role in acting on behalf of the communities they represent.

Parish Councils have a wide range of powers and duties.

Duties
A duty is an activity that must be carried out (Mandatory) e.g. local councils must appoint a chairman and a clerk.

Powers
Statutory powers, granted by Parliament give local councils the choice or opportunity to take action and are therefore discretionary.