NEWS RELEASES
March 2004
National praise for District Council's website
30th March 2004
PEOPLE in the Horsham District have one of the top ranking local authority websites in the UK, according to a national survey.
Village to be transformed in two year programme
26th March 2004
THE character of our village centres has evolved over many centuries and it is unlikely that many of them will ever see substantial change to their shape or form.
Warnham Nature Reserve - Now Even Better!
24th March 2004
Warnham Nature Reserve will soon be extending its opening hours to seven days a week from 17th April. This is part of a host of new improvements including better access, a nature trail, bird feeding station and more. Why not check it out for yourself!
Neighbourhood Appraisals - consultation is in full swing
23rd March 2004
THE Horsham Town Neighbourhood Appraisals consultation process is in full swing.
Kids show true Dunkirk spirit
23rd March 2004
RACING stars of tomorrow braved terrible weather conditions on Friday (19 March) when hundreds of school children took part in the annual Greenpower Goblin Electric Car Challenge.
Easter refuse & recycling collections
23rd March 2004
RESIDENTS are being advised of temporary arrangements for refuse and recycling collections over and following the forthcoming Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
New charge for treating rats
19th March 2004
A new charge for treating rats in domestic premises is being introduced by Horsham District Council.
Transport solution for Slinfold’s young
19th March 2004
A Friday night transport problem for young people in Slinfold is about to be addressed.
How real is fear of crime in your neighbourhood?
19th March 2004
MORE than half the population worry about burglary and more than 40% fear being mugged. Yet Home Office figures show that only 3.5% of households were burgled in 2001-02 and that 0.8% of adults were victims of a mugging.
Free Horsham Bandstand Concerts Coming Soon
16th March 2004
Free bandstand concerts are returning to Horsham from 10th April, with Saturday concerts on the Carfax Bandstand and Sunday concerts on the Park Podium. Summer starts now!
Now’s the time for home insulation
12th March 2004
INSULATION is the cheapest and most cost effective energy saving measure that can be put into people’s homes.
Acoustic Night Coming Soon to Horsham's Drill Hall
12th March 2004
Acoustic music is set to return to Horsham's Drill Hall on Wednesday 28th April with an evening of acoustic music performed in a café style atmosphere by some of the best acoustic singer songwriters in West Sussex. Don't miss it!
Horsham Music Festival - Call for Bands and Music Fans
12th March 2004
Watch out for a fantastic Music Festival happening in four different venues in Horsham Town Centre on Saturday 10th July. If you are in a band and would like to take part, now is your chance. What are you waiting for?
Vital advice on offer for home based businesses
12th March 2004
DID you know that the Inland Revenue will pay up to £825 to small firms who opt to make their PAYE returns through the Internet from next year? Did you also know that companies failing to comply with online filing by 2009-10 risk £3,000 fines?
It’s unique, it's fascinating, it's revealing and, thanks to the Government, it's ours!
11th March 2004
Horsham Museum has recently acquired one of the most important literary manuscripts written on Sussex in the last century, penned by Shipley writer, Hilaire Belloc. The manuscript will be put on display in a forthcoming exhibition at Horsham Museum.
Wildlife Protection Measure to be re-introduced at Southwater Country Park
11th March 2004
Between April and September this year all dog owners are requested to keep their dogs on leads whilst visiting Southwater Country Park.
Warm welcome for anti-crime funding
10th March 2004
Horsham District Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnership has received a total of £140,790 in Home Office Funding towards building safer communities for 2004/2005.
Horsham Town Neighbourhood Appraisals – open mornings
10th March 2004
A series of open mornings are about to take place which will invite the public to have their say about the future of Horsham.
Four wheel challenge for kids
10th March 2004
RACING stars of tomorrow are about to be put through their paces when 600 local school children will take part in the annual Greenpower Goblin Electric Car Challenge.
Billingshurst village enhancement
10th March 2004
PEOPLE living and working in Billingshurst are being invited to have their say on proposals to improve the appearance of the village centre.
New Full-Day Playscheme Now Available in Southwater
10th March 2004
Look out for the new all-day Playscheme at Southwater Village Hall this Easter, packed with fun and games for children aged five to ten.
MICROBIZ – the economic & personal case
8th March 2004
THE economic and personal benefits of supporting and growing the number of home based businesses in a local economy are being promoted by Horsham District Council.
New website to crack fear of crime
8th March 2004
A ground breaking Internet site aimed at reducing the fear of crime across Sussex will be launched on Thursday (11 March) in the Horsham District.
How we have pinned back Council Tax increases
5th March 2004
YOUR councillors have done everything possible to keep the next round of Council Tax rises in the Horsham district down to reasonable levels.
Neighbourhood appraisals logo competition
4th March 2004
THE search is on for budding artists in three Horsham schools.
Consultation starts for town neighbourhood appraisals
4th March 2004
QUESTIONS are about to be asked what it’s like in Horsham.
Weald students on top form
3rd March 2004
STUDENTS from the Weald School in Billingshurst have successfully met a challenge set by Councillors of Horsham District Council’s Standards Committee in a workshop held today (3 March).