NEWS RELEASES
December 2004
Time for giving and for helping those in need
24th December 2004
ONE of the nicest parts of being Chairman of the Council is having the opportunity to see at first hand the diversity of voluntary and charitable work that takes place across the Horsham District.
National award for Council officer
22nd December 2004
PAUL Hobbs, Environmental Health Officer at Horsham District Council, has been awarded the top national award for excellence in his profession.
Buy fresh for Christmas
20th December 2004
HORSHAM Farmers’ Market comes to The Carfax on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 December, bringing shoppers the finest fresh produce in time for Christmas!
A Two Faced Press Release
20th December 2004
The Romans named the month of January after their two faced god Janus. It is a month for looking backwards and forwards, and what better way to celebrate the successes of the last year and the triumphs of the coming one than a two faced press release!
Another award winning year for our district
17th December 2004
THE Horsham District has an enviable reputation for picking up awards, and the past year has brought another hatful.
Appointment of new Chief Executive
16th December 2004
AT last Wednesday’s full Council meeting (15 December), it was agreed that Tom Crowley should be appointed as Horsham District Council’s next Chief Executive to succeed Martin Pearson upon his retirement next summer.
Refuse and recycling collections over Christmas and New Year
15th December 2004
BECAUSE of the holiday period, slightly different refuse and recycling collections take place over Christmas and New Year.
Contacting Horsham District Council at Christmas/New Year
14th December 2004
HORSHAM District Council can be contacted as follows during the Christmas and New Year period, starting from 24 December 2004:
Pavilions in the Park main pool to re-open 1 January
14th December 2004
FOLLOWING extensive remedial work to replace cracked and lifting tiles in swimming pool areas, the dates have now been confirmed for the re-opening of swimming facilities at The Pavilions in The Park, Horsham’s hugely popular swimming and leisure complex
Maintaining high standards of good conduct
10th December 2004
In the Horsham District we are justifiably proud of the conduct and integrity of our councillors in carrying out their responsibilities.
Chairman’s Christmas and New Year message
9th December 2004
THE Chairman of Horsham District Council, Cllr Sheila Van Den Bergh, wishes everyone a very happy Christmas and New Year, and says:
Local Development Framework - Preferred Options stage
8th December 2004
THE public is soon to be invited to take part in the next stage in ongoing consultation about the Local Development Framework (LDF) for the Horsham District up to 2016.
Does your cab check out?
8th December 2004
REVELLERS taking a taxi or private hire vehicle over the busy Christmas and New Year period are being reminded to check out if the vehicle and driver are authorised.
Leisure Services Wins New Charter Mark Award
8th December 2004
Leisure Services has again been awarded the prestigious Charter Mark award for excellence in customer care. The department has now successfully maintained this award since it was first won in 1997.
Horsham District Celebrates Active Funding Award
6th December 2004
The Horsham District has received a grant of £95,000 from the Big Lottery Fund and Sport England to help the District's children become healthier and more active.
By-election results
3rd December 2004
COUNCILLOR Andrew Purches has been elected as Horsham District Councillor for the ward of Bramber, Upper Beeding and Woodmancote at yesterday’s by-election (2 December).
How community is shaping district’s future
3rd December 2004
NEARLY three years have gone by since Horsham’s first Community Partnership was launched, and much progress has been made in that time.
Bling Bling! Sparkling!
1st December 2004
'Bling Bling!' that popular expression for over indulgence in all that is glittery, sparkly and showy is not a new craze as the latest exhibiton in Horsham Museum's Craft & Art Gallery shows.
Christmas Bandstand Concerts in Horsham's Carfax
1st December 2004
Listen out for free Christmas concerts in Horsham Town Centre as local bands bring festive cheer to the Carfax bandstand in the coming weeks.