NEWS RELEASES
August 2006
Horsham District Local Development Framework - How planning applications will be judged, chance to comment
30th August 2006
HORSHAM District Council has reached the final stage in the preparation of the Local Development Framework in relation to the policies and guidance on how planning applications within the Horsham District will in future be judged.
Beeding and Bramber get 'crimeproofed'
29th August 2006
ALMOST 100 members of the public of all ages visited the drop in ‘Crime Clinic’ held at Bramber and Beeding Village Hall last Wednesday (23 August).
Preparation ready for big autumn inquiry
25th August 2006
ARRANGEMENTS are now well in hand for the start of the public examination of the Council's much debated Local Development Framework (LDF), the document that will, in due course, provide the blueprint for the Horsham District's planning policy up to 2018.
Cracking down on vehicle crime
23rd August 2006
OVER the last month, the Horsham District has experienced an unusually high number of thefts and criminal damage incidents to vehicles and over the last week, to vans in particular, but advice is on hand.
Information event about pensions
22nd August 2006
MEMBERS of Horsham’s Senior Persons’ Council and Horsham District Age Concern are taking part in a listening event on pensions which is being held in Horsham this week.
Have your say on draft gambling policy
22nd August 2006
MEMBERS of the public in the Horsham District are invited to give their views on the local implications of the Gambling Act.
Sample prime West Sussex fare at the Food and Drink Festival
22nd August 2006
LOCALLY produced food is at the centre of the month long West Sussex Food and Drink Festival.
Head for the Food and Drink Festival and brew up a storm
21st August 2006
BEER drinkers can meet West Sussex brewers and see their favourite ales being made as part of the month long West Sussex Food and Drink Festival.
Council tax help for low income residents
18th August 2006
RESIDENTS in the Horsham District who are on low incomes and who are finding it difficult paying their Council Tax might be able to get some help.
How height aware is your business?
17th August 2006
A NUMBER of businesses in the Horsham District have passed a series of height checks on their premises, although some need to work on some aspects.
Beeding and Bramber set to be 'crimeproofed'
17th August 2006
THE PARISHES of Upper Beeding and Bramber will host this year’s Crimeproof Day, an initiative backed by the Horsham District Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership (HDCDRP).
A great step forward
15th August 2006
THE HORSHAM District Health Walks Festival, which launched at Southwater Country Park last weekend (12/13 August), has got off to a great start according to organisers.
West Sussex food and drink festival serves up a winner
14th August 2006
WEST Sussex is celebrating its local produce with a month-long food festival beginning on Saturday 9 September
Southwater's business park expansion
11th August 2006
A STRONG local economy remains a key target for the Council.
Young people make a difference
10th August 2006
MEMBERS of youth councils from around the County met last week as part of a joint youth council day held in Horsham.
Future for young and old up for discussion
9th August 2006
OPINIONS are being sought on an initiative which will affect younger and older people in the Horsham District.
Cleaner neighbourhoods for all
9th August 2006
A PLAN has been drawn up to promote cleaner neighbourhoods for everyone in the Horsham District and feedback is being invited.
Bin your gum or pay up
9th August 2006
THINK twice before throwing chewing gum on the ground in Horsham – the fine is £75 if caught.
The Pavilions In The Park - one of Top Three Leisure Centres in the UK
9th August 2006
Following a gruelling series of assessments, Horsham's The Pavilions In The Park is now considered one of the Top Three Leisure Centres in the UK in a national awards scheme. The final winner will be announced in September.
Do you need to make a planning application?
4th August 2006
AT some point, the subject of Planning Applications comes into many people’s lives
Let’s respect the environment and community
2nd August 2006
A RECENT outbreak of criminal damage in Horsham’s Hurst Road has proved a suitable testing ground for a new initiative aimed at cracking down on criminal damage and graffiti.
Health Walks Festival for August
2nd August 2006
TIE UP those shoelaces and grab a bottle of water, the first ever Horsham District Health Walks Festival is to be launched at Southwater Country Park on Saturday 12 August.
What are the kids up to?
2nd August 2006
THIS WEEK the Horsham District’s Anti-Social Behaviour Unit is launching an awareness campaign aimed at parents or guardians of young people.