NEWS RELEASES
August 2007
FrenchFest comes to Horsham
29th August 2007
THE ever popular FrenchFest market makes a return to Horsham’s Carfax from 9am to 5pm on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 September.
Samaritans help Horsham pub staff spot potential suicide signs
29th August 2007
AN IDEA is being tried out in Horsham, West Sussex to see if pub staff can help identify potentially suicidal customers.
Healthy living for the over fifties
29th August 2007
FOLLOWING the success of last year’s ‘Life is for Living’ initiative, another event is being put on soon to support the Horsham District’s older residents in leading active, healthy and independent lifestyles.
East Street and Market Square, Horsham - Proposed experimental core-time pedestrianisation - update
29th August 2007
AN UPDATE is being given about plans to improve the attractiveness of Horsham’s East Street and Market Square as a place to live, visit and shop.
In court for benefit fraud
22nd August 2007
A WOMAN from Horsham has been in court for receiving more than £6980 in benefit she was not entitled to.
Easy to read Disability Equality Scheme
22nd August 2007
THE NEW Disability Equality Scheme published by Horsham District Council is available in a format making it more accessible for all.
Food hygiene scores on the doors - what do you think?
21st August 2007
LOCAL food businesses and the public are being asked what they think about a new initiative to improve food hygiene standards in public places in the Horsham District.
Award for Southwater's redevelopment
15th August 2007
SOUTHWATER’S £25 million village centre redevelopment has won a national silver award.
Joint effort leads to railway bridge improvements
15th August 2007
THE ROAD bridge over the railway line in Horsham’s North Street has seen a facelift thanks to joint efforts by Network Rail and Horsham District Council.
Changes to Dangerous Wild Animals Act
15th August 2007
CHANGES to the list of animals included in the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 are due to come into effect from the 1 October 2007.
Health Walks Festival 11-27 August
10th August 2007
THIS weekend sees the launch of the Horsham District Health Walks Festival which this year runs from the 11 to 27 August and promises something for every level of walker.
Controversial Art on Show at Horsham Museum
8th August 2007
For those who appreciate work by such artists as William Blake and Nash, Horsham Museum may be the place to visit this Autumn. Running from 14th September to 13th October the Brotherhood of Ruralists is a modern art exhibition with a difference.
New signs point to Pubwatch in Horsham
6th August 2007
LAMP POST signs are being put up in Horsham town centre this summer displaying important Pubwatch information.
Safety tips for summer barbeques
6th August 2007
ASSUMING more good summer weather is on its way, Horsham District Council has put together a list of safety tips which will ensure that residents enjoy their barbeques to the utmost and avoid any health related repercussions.
Interest remains high in allotments
6th August 2007
NATIONAL Allotment Week takes place this month from 13-19 August and the interest in them remains high in the Horsham District.
New beverage carton recycling scheme
1st August 2007
HORSHAM District Council, in conjunction with Tetra Pak Ltd and the carton industry body ACE UK (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment), is launching a new beverage carton recycling scheme at selected sites across the Horsham District.
New kerbside mixed dry recycling scheme is proposed
1st August 2007
IN EFFORTS to increase recycling in the Horsham District up to almost 50% of all household waste, a new kerbside mixed dry recycling scheme is being proposed.
Fine and criminal record for fly tipping
1st August 2007
A PERSON has been fined 1000 pounds plus costs for illegal fly tipping in a field in Upper Beeding.