NEWS RELEASES
July 2007
Review of polling districts and places
26th July 2007
HORSHAM District Council is conducting a review of polling districts and polling places within the Horsham District.
A new Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre for Billingshurst
26th July 2007
The construction of a new public swimming pool in Billingshurst is now underway. It is anticipated that by the summer of 2008 Billingshurst and the west of the Horsham District will see a new 25 metre, four lane indoor pool in place.
Horsham proud to be chosen to represent the south east in the final of Britain in Bloom
26th July 2007
The local population is poised to welcome the national Britain in Bloom judges Carolyn Wilson MBE and Jon Wheatley on Friday 3 August from 9.30am onwards when the town will be judged in the Large Town/Small City class.
Summer Special Wednesdays
25th July 2007
A bonanza of fantastic shopping opportunities, family entertainment and attractions kicks off next Wednesday 1 August with the premiere of Horsham’s Summer Special Wednesdays.
A Vision of Beauty at Horsham Museum
24th July 2007
Check out three unusual canvasses now on display at Horsham Museum inspired by their recent exhibition on Victorian underwear - Revealing Layers. The artwork will be on display until the end of August.
A Famous Roman Road Explored
19th July 2007
A remarkable new exhibition at Horsham Museum opens on Friday 20th July, exploring objects and images relating to Stane Street which follows part of the orginal Roman Road from London (Londinium) to Chichester (Noviomagus).
Reaping What You Sow at Horsham Museum
17th July 2007
Horsham Museum celebrates their "pearl" of a garden which is now detailed in a new illustrated book called 20 Sussex Gardens. See some of the original artwork on display at the Museum from 14 - 28th July only and buy a signed copy from Saturday 21 July.
Taking a closer look at issues of public interest
13th July 2007
SUGGESTIONS for issues of public interest to be looked at in detail are being asked for by the Scrutiny & Overview Committee at Horsham District Council.
Explore the market towns of the Horsham District and win £100
13th July 2007
AN ATTRACTIVE and informative ‘Explore the Horsham District’s market towns’ brochure and ‘passport’ has been produced for people to collect.
Clean streets - a comment
12th July 2007
HORSHAM District Council is today responding to figures that suggest that the District’s streets are not as clean as they could be.
Affordable housing - action plan for rural areas
10th July 2007
HORSHAM District Council’s last Cabinet meeting (14 June) has agreed that the Council, with Action in Rural Sussex, will develop a rural affordable housing strategy for the Horsham District.
Bensons Fun Fair postponed
9th July 2007
OWING TO continued bad weather, Bensons Fun Fair planned for 12 – 15 July in Horsham has now been rescheduled.
NHS Fit for the Future consultation
4th July 2007
THE LEADER of Horsham District Council has said that there is widespread ‘dismay’ about the NHS’s Fit for the Future consultation about local hospital provision.
Latest on proposed experimental pedestrianisation of Horsham's East Street and Market Square
3rd July 2007
A NUMBER of comments have been received in response to the recent consultation about the proposed experimental pedestrianisation of East Street and Market Square in Horsham.
New Committee Chairmen at Council
3rd July 2007
ALL CHAIRMEN and Vice-Chairmen have now been elected onto Horsham District Council’s committees.