NEWS RELEASES
June 2007
Affordable retirement housing in Southwater
29th June 2007
CABINET approval has been given to provide financial assistance to enable approximately 30 new affordable homes to be built in Southwater, near Horsham, subject to planning approval.
A warm hola to Spanish students
28th June 2007
FORTY Spanish students have been welcomed to the Horsham District by Horsham District Council.
Smoke-free Legislation only hours away
27th June 2007
WITH only a few hours to go before the new smoke-free legislation comes into effect on 1 July, Horsham District Council is reminding everyone what the new law means.
Guide Dogs - Shades Day 2007
26th June 2007
THE CHAIRMAN and the Chief Executive of Horsham District Council will be promoting greater understanding of eye health issues on Friday 29 June when they put on their sunglasses to join in with The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association’s Shades Day.
Walk your way to fitness
25th June 2007
THE NEW July to September 2007 ‘Health Walks’ programme has been published by Horsham District Council and promises a huge variety of walks for everyone.
Council commits to act against climate change
22nd June 2007
HORSHAM District Council has become the latest local authority to show its commitment to reducing climate change by signing the Nottingham Declaration.
Scores to show food hygiene standards
21st June 2007
THE PUBLIC might soon be able see a score for the level of food hygiene at all places to eat and food businesses in the Horsham District.
Carers take a relaxing day off
20th June 2007
CARERS enjoyed a massage, cream teas, a free swim and a wealth of free advice and support at two free events held recently in Pulborough and Horsham.
Important advice about tree felling
20th June 2007
A REMINDER for people to seek advice about the felling of protected trees or carrying out works to them is being given by Horsham District Council.
New ‘Revolution’ scheme turns teens around
20th June 2007
HORSHAM District’s Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership has recently celebrated the completion of its first ‘Revolution’ programme.
Horsham gets Jammin' at Skate Park
19th June 2007
Jam in the Park returns to Horsham's Skate Park for its third year.
Horsham is ready for ParkFest 2007
19th June 2007
Horsham's finest summer event is set to take Horsham Park by storm on Sunday 1 July from 12pm to 5pm.
Space Between the Covers at Horsham Museum
19th June 2007
A new resource for Horsham's local historians has been acquired by Horsham Museum in the guise of a seven volume journal by local resident Eliza Cook who lived near Horsham in the Nineteenth Century. The volumes are now available for viewing.
Horsham Museum Celebrates a Remarkable New Addition to its Shelley Collection
19th June 2007
A remarkable new recipe book from the family of Percy Bysshe Shelley has recently been acquired by Horsham Museum in a rare moment of serendipity. The book is now available for viewing on request.
New Friends for Warnham Local Nature Reserve
15th June 2007
A new Friends of Warnham Local Nature Reserve group has recently been established, offering members the chance to get actively involved in protecting, developing and promoting their local area of natural beauty.
New Chairman of Licensing Committee and consultation on Licensing Policy
13th June 2007
Cllr Christian Mitchell (Holbrook West) has been elected Chairman of the Licensing Committee.
Latest on Billingshurst pool project
12th June 2007
AT A MEETING on Thursday (14 June), Horsham District Councillors will discuss the latest cost and timing estimates for a proposed new public swimming pool in Billingshurst.
Get Ready for an Action-Packed Summer!
11th June 2007
Get ready for an 'action-packed' summer with the publication of this year's Summer Action Pack from Horsham District Council, a free 32 page full-colour booklet packed full of fun ideas for children to do this summer. It's out now!
Giant Ferris Wheel Comes to Horsham
11th June 2007
Take a ride on a giant ferris wheel this June as it comes to the Carfax for just 10 days this June as part of Horsham Music Week.
New glass collection banks in Southwater
8th June 2007
TWO new underground glass collection banks have been put into the recently redeveloped village centre in Southwater.
Neighbourhood Council Elections: 12 July 2007
8th June 2007
HORSHAM’S three neighbourhood councils are up for re-election on 12 July.
Kids taught how to avoid anti-social behaviour
8th June 2007
OVER 300 eight to ten years old from schools in the south of the Horsham District are to learn skills to help them make decisions to positively impact on the communities in which they live.
Smoke-free legislation seminars a success
8th June 2007
LOCAL businesses have benefited from free seminars about new smoke-free legislation which starts on 1 July.
Help and advice for carers
6th June 2007
LOCAL carers are to be offered free advice as well as entry to two local events in June.
Everyone welcome at Civic Service
6th June 2007
THE annual Civic Service is taking place on Sunday 24 June at 11.15am in Horsham Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, The Causeway, in Horsham.
Capturing the Voices of War on Veterans' Day
5th June 2007
On 27th June - Veterans' Day - ex-servicemen are invited to visit Horsham Museum to record their memories, feelings and experiences of their war and peace time service. Advance bookings only please.
MicroBiz is coming to Steyning again !
1st June 2007
Following on the success of last year, the Steyning Community Partnership is hosting another special event in the south of the Horsham District, aimed at small, home based and start-up businesses.