February 2012 News
Overwhelming public support for Acorn Plus recycling scheme
29 Feb 2012
Nine out of ten residents who replied to the Council’s recent residents’ survey were ‘very satisfied’ or ‘satisfied’ with the Council’s innovative Acorn Plus household refuse and recycling scheme.
Horsham set to celebrate the Paralympic Torch Relay
29 Feb 2012
To mark six months to go until the start of the Paralympic Games, The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has announced that Horsham will hold Flame Celebrations as part of the Paralympic Torch Relay
Ashington Wardens celebrate their tenth anniversary
28 Feb 2012
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD Wardens of Ashington are celebrating their tenth anniversary.
Horsham District Council freezes Council Tax for second year
28 Feb 2012
IT WAS agreed at the Horsham District Council meeting on Wednesday 22 February 2012 that Council Tax will remain unchanged for residents in the year starting April 2012
Cheap insulation schemes to end
24 Feb 2012
CHEAP cavity wall and loft insulation schemes are set to end this year.
Anti-social behaviour team helps turn lives around
24 Feb 2012
HORSHAM District Council’s anti-social behaviour team has been helping more people turn their lives around.
Dates for Horsham District Council’s 2012 meetings
22 Feb 2012
A NUMBER of meetings, held in public, take place at Horsham District Council’s offices in North Street, Horsham, and are listed here:
Horsham Town Hall available for rent or sale
22 Feb 2012
HORSHAM District Council is seeking offers from parties interested in leasing or buying Horsham Town Hall. The Grade II Listed Building is in the town’s Market Square.
New leader brings fresh blood into District Council Cabinet
22 Feb 2012
ACTING Council Leader Cllr Ray Dawe today announced the make up of the new Cabinet he intends to introduce if elected leader at the Horsham District Council meeting on 22 February 2012.
By-election results
17 Feb 2012
AT THE by-election held on Thursday 16 February 2012, the Conservatives have retained control of the vacant seat on Horsham District Council of Itchingfield, Slinfold and Warnham.
Tenth anniversary of Microbiz is taking place in March
15 Feb 2012
HORSHAM Microbiz 2012 is a MUST attend event.
Junior Citizen Week to take place once again in Horsham
15 Feb 2012
SCHOOL children from the Horsham District will be taking part in Junior Citizen Week in March as the event celebrates its seventeenth year.
Benefits of the Community Link alarm service
10 Feb 2012
RESIDENTS across the District are being reminded of the benefits of the Community Link alarm service on offer through Horsham District Council.
Look after your heart
08 Feb 2012
AS Valentine’s Day approaches, Horsham District Council’s Wellbeing service is reminding residents to look after their hearts.
Helping out during the snow
06 Feb 2012
LITTER crews at Horsham District Council have been out in force today (Monday 6 February 2012) to help with the snow clear up.
Help is at hand for organising outdoor public events
06 Feb 2012
WITH the London Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations both coming to Britain this year, communities may be thinking of organising a street party to join in the celebrations.
Horsham District Council supports Apprenticeship Week
06 Feb 2012
Horsham District Council is supporting National Apprenticeship Week 2012 in February 2012.
Call for start up businesses to assist in research
03 Feb 2012
BUSINESSES across the Horsham District that have been trading for four years or less are encouraged to take part in the University of Chichester’s research into enterprise and business start ups.
Last chance to enter the Crazy Horsham Pancake Races
03 Feb 2012
Last chance to join in the fun at Horsham’s Crazy 4 th Annual Charity Pancake Races in the Carfax on Thursday 16 February 2012 between Noon and 2pm
New development at Oakhurst Business Park in Southwater
03 Feb 2012
HORSHAM District Council is pleased to announce that it is further advancing with its plans for a successful local economy with the development of a substantial new building at Oakhurst Business Park in Southwater.
If it’s good enough for Leonardo!
01 Feb 2012
Leonardo, one of the cultural giants, really admired the hand made quality of the Sussex craftsman - Keith Menear.
Voters back local businesses and win vouchers in town campaign
01 Feb 2012
LOCAL Horsham shopper Shaunna Henning was the lucky winner of a £300 Swan Walk voucher hamper after coming first in a competition as part of the Horsham Unlimited ‘Dressed for Success’ campaign.
New car parking charges come into effect on 5 March
01 Feb 2012
PLANNED changes to car parking charges in Horsham’s car parks are to come into effect on 5 March 2012.