NEWS RELEASES
April 2006
Keep fit & discover your local leisure centre
28th April 2006
DID you know that the Council supports no fewer than seven leisure centres across the Horsham District ? That is a fact, and they give much pleasure, as well as fitness, to many thousands of people each year.
Fun ideas for the bank holiday
26th April 2006
IF COMING up with fun ideas is a bit of struggle, then here’s a round up of some of what the Horsham District has to offer over the first May bank holiday weekend.
Horsham kids hit a home run
26th April 2006
BASEBALL tryouts that took place in Horsham over the weekend were such a success five teams have been created for a new junior baseball league in the Horsham District.
Who cares for the carer?
26th April 2006
THOUSANDS of people in the Horsham District may be unaware that they are classed as ‘carers’, something which Carers Week will aim to highlight.
Community transport continues to grow
21st April 2006
FOR many years past the question of rural transport has been an issue of local debate, however there is no doubt that some good progress has been made in recent times and our community development section continues to pursue further projects.
Diabetes Awareness Day
19th April 2006
People living with diabetes will have the opportunity to ask questions and pick up useful information and advice at an event to be held on Wednesday 26 April.
Council sets out its ambitions to 2011
14th April 2006
MANY people will recall the Council's "Visions" document, published in 2001, in which we set out our goals for the five year period up to 2006.
Pulborough's Spiro Gills site close to fruition
11th April 2006
RESIDENTS in the Pulborough area will soon see a new medical centre and care home in this part of the village now that the final land transactions have been completed (on 4 April) to enable the Spiro Gills project to proceed.
Great opportunities for involvement in arts
7th April 2006
ARE you interested in the arts? I know that many people in our District gain much satisfaction from their involvement in music, theatre, painting or craft work
Care for carers
7th April 2006
AN INITIATIVE taking place in June has been launched to help carers in the Horsham District.
Strive for 5! Leisure and Health Festival - Starting Soon!
7th April 2006
Look out for some great discounts and special offers at your local leisure centre during the "Strive for 5" Spring promotion from Saturday 29th April to Sunday 7th May 2006.
New Low Cost Excursions Club is Launched
6th April 2006
Check out this exciting new Excursions Club for groups in the Horsham District. Combining some great shows and special events together with extra low-cost transport, this is an opportunity not to be missed!
Sussex Youth Games and Parallel Youth Games 2006
6th April 2006
Plans for The Sussex Youth Games and Parallel Youth Games are now well under way for this Summer. They will be held on 25th June, with the Parallel Youth Games being held on 14th June.
Investment boost for affordable homes
5th April 2006
A SUCCESSFUL bid to the Housing Corporation, a national Government agency, has provided the Horsham District with £5.2m of grant funding for investment in new affordable homes over the next two years.
New energy efficiency rules
5th April 2006
REVISED building regulations that increase energy efficiency standards for new buildings and extensions come into force on 6 April 2006.
Leading the way to a healthier lifestyle for you and your dog
5th April 2006
WALKING the dog is one of the simplest forms of exercise and Horsham District Council is organising a group walk to highlight an information pack produced by the Countryside Agency.
Refuse and recycling collections over Easter
3rd April 2006
AS IN previous years, because of the two Easter Bank Holidays, household recycling and refuse collection services are subject to change.