NEWS RELEASES
December 2006
Relax and enjoy the sales in Horsham
22nd December 2006
FOR a relatively relaxing shopping experience, sale and bargain hunters are being pointed towards Horsham as the first choice for the New Year sales.
Beer mats show serious message
22nd December 2006
BEER MATS are delivering an important message to drinkers over the festive and New Year period.
Enjoy Sussex in 2007 - A Guide for the Visitor
21st December 2006
Look out for the exciting new 2007 Enjoy Sussex Visitor Guide which offers a wealth of information about places to visit and accommodation to book in the Horsham District and beyond. Suitable for both visitors and residents.
Last minute shopping made easy
21st December 2006
SHOPPERS across Sussex and Surrey are being encouraged to make Horsham their first choice destination for last minute Christmas shopping.
Eat healthily, live longer
20th December 2006
A NUTRITION project organised for older people in Horsham is proving beneficial.
Christmas and New Year opening times at Horsham District Council
20th December 2006
HORSHAM District Council can be contacted as follows during the Christmas and New Year period:
Past Success and Future Plans for Horsham Museum
19th December 2006
From 'Naked Horsham' to 'Revealing Layers' Horsham Museum has had a bumper year in 2006 and already has plans to offer a year of Eastern Promise in 2007, including exhibitions on the abolition of slavery and the centenary of the Scouting Movement.
Making sure the future is in good hands
22nd December 2006
WE hear the word "sustainability" used often these days and it is a subject vitally relevant to everyone who believes in caring for the future.
Horsham Park Users Survey Report Available Now.
18th December 2006
After a broadscale consultation of the local community and general users of Horsham Park, the results are now published in a Survey Report which is available in published format or on-line.
Beware the bird that bites back
15th December 2006
WITH the festive season comes a timely message concerning the proper storage and cooking of the Christmas turkey, as well as other foodstuffs.
Somewhere to stay
15th December 2006
PLANS are being considered for the establishment of a scheme in Horsham which will help homeless or vulnerable young people.
New group considers major health changes
15th December 2006
THE future structure of health services in our region has been the subject of much debate and controversy.
Billingshurst High Street improvements unveiled
14th December 2006
LONG awaited improvements to Billingshurst High Street will be unveiled at the end of this week (16 December).
Revealing Layers: From petticoats to bustles at Horsham Museum
13th December 2006
Explore the fascinating world of underwear in a new exhibition at Horsham Museum. Less is More or More is Less - let the viewer decide!
One Hundred Million Year Old Inspiration
12th December 2006
On 15th December two new artworks and a major new sculpture will be unveiled in Southwater by the Chairman of Horsham District, Cllr Bernard Baldwin.
A Fitting Tribute to Southwater Literary Legend
12th December 2006
The Horsham District pays a fitting tribute to local man, Bernard Barnaby Lintot, by naming the new Square in the new GBP 26millon Southwater development 'Lintot Square'.
Death of a Council officer
8th December 2006
A SENIOR Council officer who devoted most of his working life to the Horsham District has died at the age of 56.
By-election results - Denne Ward, Horsham
8th December 2006
FOLLOWING yesterday’s by-election (7 December 2006) in the Denne ward of Horsham, the newly elected Horsham District Councillor is Cllr Sheila Dale (Liberal Democrat).
Time to celebrate completion of big project
8th December 2006
MORE than 12 years have passed by since the Council had its first discussions with Southwater Parish Council, and a host of other partners, which led us all to agree that what Southwater village needed was a new centre with strong community facilities.
Beware bogus street collectors
6th December 2006
LOCAL people are being reminded to take extra care if they are approached by street or door to door charity collectors this Christmas and New Year period.
Check out your cab
6th December 2006
PARTY goers and anyone else 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.
The importance of child's play
6th December 2006
WORK is underway to further improve play opportunities for children and young people in the Horsham District.
Dear Santa......
5th December 2006
Read 'Eve Ryman's' letter to Santa after she had a sneak preview of the new toy exhibition at Horsham Museum, staring on Thursday 7 December.
Refuse and recycling over Christmas and New Year
5th December 2006
BECAUSE of the holiday period, slightly different household refuse and recycling collections take place in the Horsham District over Christmas and New Year.
More volunteers are helping battle with crime
1st December 2006
THE expanding role of volunteers assisting in the fight against crime and anti-social behaviour was among many interesting issues highlighted at the Council’s recent State of the District Debate.