NEWS RELEASES
June 2006
Lots to do – whatever the weather might hold
30th June 2006
WE are in the midst of the summer, a time when families want to be out and about enjoying all the many leisure and sporting activities that are readily available in the Horsham District.
A step closer for Steyning’s new Health Centre
28th June 2006
ANOTHER important step forward has been taken with plans to provide a new Health Centre in Steyning.
In court for benefit fraud
28th June 2006
CLAIMING Housing and Council Tax Benefit at the same time in two local authority areas has landed a man in court.
Going wild at Warnham
28th June 2006
SOME of the world’s best wildlife photos are coming to Southwater and Warnham from 1 July.
It’s a bug’s life
27th June 2006
THE SUMMER months are the busiest time of year for Horsham District Council’s pest control team but there are many ways homeowners can prevent pest problems.
Food hazard warning – Cadbury Chocolate
26th June 2006
LOCAL food retailers are being asked to withdraw from sale seven Cadbury chocolate products because of possible contamination with Salmonella Montevideo.
Official - Horsham District Council comes top in value for money
22nd June 2006
HORSHAM District Council has been ranked amongst the top five councils in the country for the way it gives value for money to its residents and its overall use of resources.
Some great steps for Billingshurst
23rd June 2006
THE shape of Billingshurst has changed dramatically in recent years with the coming of the bypass and new housing.
Recycling at Council offices
21st June 2006
THE OFFICE recycling scheme at Horsham District Council has been in place for 16 months and, so far, the Council has managed to reduce the amount of office related waste generated by 10%.
Snack wagon time
21st June 2006
A FACILITY aimed to offer young people advice as well as the opportunity to meet at a safe place began its summer programme on Tuesday 6 June.
Carers Week a success
21st June 2006
EVENTS for carers which took place across the Horsham District last week have been hailed a success by the organisers.
A printing solution
20th June 2006
A PRIZE won by a Horsham District Council employee recently has been donated to a local voluntary service.
Youngsters are perfect citizens
20th June 2006
OVER 300 eight to ten years old from schools in the south of the Horsham District have been taking part in the annual Junior Citizen initiative.
MP gets jamming
20th June 2006
THE JAM in the Park event taking place in Horsham this Sunday has gained the support of a leading Conservative MP.
Some great forward steps for Billingshurst
23rd June 2006
THE shape of Billingshurst has changed dramatically in recent years with the coming of the bypass and new housing.
Swimming strategy targets will be met
16th June 2006
SOME ten years ago in 1996 the Council drew up an ambitious document which set out aspirations designed to bring indoor swimming facilities to within a ten minute drive for 90 per cent of Horsham District residents.
Love your bike!
14th June 2006
HORSHAM District Council is encouraging people to get on their bikes during National Bike Week.
Learn how the Council works
14th June 2006
STUDENTS from across the District can gain a wealth of experience by coming to Horsham District Council on work placements.
Food safety advice for businesses
14th June 2006
A FOOD safety newsletter has been produced specifically for all food related businesses in the Horsham District.
Setting the scene for another year
14th June 2006
HORSHAM Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin will be the beautiful setting for a civic service to be held on Sunday 25 June.
Major Summer Event Comes to Horsham Park
12th June 2006
ParkFest 2006 is a Family Fun Day, Motor Show, Skate Jam and Charity Day all rolled into one! It's coming to Horsham Park on Sunday 25th June from 12 noon. Why not combine it with a visit to FrenchFest in Horsham town centre while you are here!
Rookwood Golf Course has so much to offer
9th June 2006
GOLFERS around the Horsham District have a great choice of courses, among them the Council owned Rookwood Golf Course, found just outside Horsham, which is now nine years old and playing host to more than 45,000 rounds a year.
Billingshurst High Street improvements start soon
7th June 2006
IMPROVEMENT works to Billingshurst High Street are due to start soon.
Time to play ball
6th June 2006
THE OPENING day of The Horsham PlayBall! League takes place this weekend on Saturday 10 June.
Abandoned vehicle crackdown continues
6th June 2006
IN SPRING 2003, Horsham District Council entered into a Sussex Police led partnership which aimed to ensure the fast track removal of abandoned vehicles from the highway.
Pubwatch Radio Scheme launched
2nd June 2006
HORSHAM pubs have joined together as part of a scheme to help reduce any sports related bad behaviour in the town should it occur.
Free Children's Fun Sessions This Summer
2nd June 2006
Clown Buzz. Mike the Magician. Mr Fumbles. These and many other children's entertainers will be offering free children's fun sessions in Horsham Park throughout August. Playing on Tuesday's, Wednesdays, and Thursday afternoon's from 2pm.
Grant funding may help to boost your group
2nd June 2006
MOST voluntary organisations and charities could do with a bit of extra cash these days and quite a number are very successful in their money raising enterprises.