Welcome to Heyshott
Heyshott is an English civil parish within the district of Chichester and the county of West Sussex
Heyshott is a small village approximately 3 miles south of Midhurst. According to figures in the 2011 census, Heyshott has a population of 309 and covers an area of 3.62 square miles. Heyshott has a thriving pub, The Unicorn, serving delicious fresh food and drink. The village also holds a bonfire night celebration every November. Heyshott has an Anglican Church, St James as well as the Cobden Club Village Hall that is available for hire for functions etc. Notable former residents of Heyshott include Richard Cobden a British politician known for his fight for the 1846 repeal of the corn laws and advocate of free trade.
Contact Info
Forthcoming Meetings
HPC Parish Meeting – 14th July 2026
Committee: Full Council
News
Events
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7 June 2026 - 15:00 to 17:00
Village Cream Tea and Orchid Walk
Cream Teas and Orchid Walk in support of St James Church
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14 July 2026 - 19:00 to 21:00
HPC Meeting 14th July 2026
Heyshott Parish Council Meeting - all welcome starts at 19.00 in the Cobden Hall
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14 November 2026 - 19:00 to 21:00
Bonfire 2026
Torchlight procession from Hoyle Lane followed by Spectacular Bonfire and Fireworks Punch and Judy and Stalls with Food and Drink
Quick Links
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Past Council Meetings
See the most recent full council meetings including agendas, minutes and supporting documents
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Finance
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts.
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Governance & Policies
Find documents published by the council, including 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 an Issue (West Sussex County Council)
Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as potholes, missed bin collections and more.
People
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
284
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District
Chichester
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County
West Sussex
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Region
South East
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Country
England
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Postcode District
GU28, GU29
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Dialling Code
01730
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Police Force
Sussex Police Force
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Fire Authority
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
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Health Area
NHS West Sussex CCG