Abuse

This service is provided by West Sussex County Council. Please see below for responsibilities of the District and County councils.

If you would like information on Child Abuse or on Child Protection Procedures please visit West Sussex County website.

West Sussex County Council is responsible for:

  • Education
  • Social Services
  • Highways and Transport
  • Fire Brigade
  • Strategic Planning
  • Libraries
  • Trading Standards
  • Countryside Services
  • Waste Disposal
  • Archives
  • Probation
  • Registrar of Births, Deaths & Marriages
  • The County Council also appoints members to the Sussex Police Authority

Horsham District Council is responsible for:

  • Allotments
  • Building Regulations
  • Burial Grounds (non-parish)
  • Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates collection
  • Country Parks
  • Elections
  • Environmental health
  • Health and Safety
  • Housing
  • Local Licensing
  • Local Planning
  • Museums
  • Off-Street Car Parks
  • Recreation and Amenities
  • Refuse Collection

Visit our contacts page for information on contacting Horsham District Council.