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A-MAY-Zing Bank Holiday

An A-MAY-Zing Bank Holiday weekend for Horsham

The weekend-long event saw crowds gather to enjoy a great variety of acts on stages across the town including Piries Place, The Carfax, Market Square, and West Street. A fantastic food scene with a vast variety of market stalls and exciting street food was on offer for all to enjoy

Published: 07 May 2024

Discover Electric Graphic

EV test drive vehicles announced for Horsham's first electric vehicle event

EV test drive vehicles announced for Horsham's first  electric vehicle event. Porsche, Tesla, BMW, Mercedes and Audi are just some of the big brands confirmed to be at Horsham’s first electric car event

Published: 01 May 2024

Winning young market trader

Winning market traders head to 2024 London regional final

Highly commended companies were Garden to Jar, Fyne Design and HM Jones Designs

Published: 29 Apr 2024

Queen Street Improvements

Improvements for Queen Street area in Horsham

The refurbishment, on the corner of Queen Street and Queensway, includes a new more sustainable tree planting scheme, refurbished and additional bollards, a seating area and surface improvements, which all contribute to a more attractive street scene

Published: 29 Apr 2024

Roffey Rec

New youth play zone opens in Roffey

Following a project in 2018 to transform the younger children’s play area with a Medieval theme, the Council has now completed an area primarily for teens and young people

Published: 26 Apr 2024

Collyer's Pop Up

Collyer's College pop-up shop open for business at Horsham Museum

The shop will sell merchandise of prints, cards and tote bags inspired by Horsham’s cultural identity past and present

Published: 25 Apr 2024

Antiques and Collectibles Market

Come along to Horsham's new Antiques and Collectibles Market

With more stalls to be announced, the new market will be joining the popular Thursday produce, street food and crafts markets already in the Carfax

Published: 25 Apr 2024

St George's Day 2024

St George's Day marked in Horsham

The historic Carfax was also decorated with flags and an additional flag was raised at Park House in the town's North Street

Published: 23 Apr 2024

Have Your Say

Drugs use in Horsham District - have your say

Understanding the drivers of drug demand and what makes people vulnerable to drug use is key to them taking appropriate action and ensuring that targeted support is put in place for the future

Published: 22 Apr 2024

Young Market Trader2024

The search is on for the 2024 Young Market Trader of the Year

Competitors will be setting out their stalls at the West Street market.  The national competition is being organised as the result of a partnership between Horsham District Council and the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF) and is open to all young fledgling traders under the age of 30

Published: 17 Apr 2024

A-MAY-Zing Weekend graphic

Horsham's spring events programme launches with an A-MAY-Zing weekend in May

A very special weekend event over the first May Bank Holiday will bring a festival feel to Horsham town centre. The A-MAY-ZING event is set to feature live music, street performances, great food and drink, children’s activities and more.

Published: 08 Apr 2024

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More local residents can now access free home energy saving measures

Many more residents in the District can now benefit from warmer homes that are cheaper to run, following a change to eligibility rules for the Government's Home Upgrade Grant.

Published: 05 Apr 2024

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