NEWS RELEASES
January 2008 News Releases
Scrutiny work programme underway
25 January 2008
MATTERS of local interest are being investigated by the Scrutiny & Overview Committee at Horsham District Council.
Crackdown on illegal fly posting
24 January 2008
THE HORSHAM District’s Street Scene Team swept into action over the Christmas and New Year holiday period with a big clear up of street clutter.
The ABC of Horsham Park Nursery
23 January 2008
Opening on the 29th January at Horsham Museum is a fascinating new exhibition revealing the stories behind the history of Horsham Park Nursery. The exhibition, which is on show in the Hurst Room, will run until 19th April 2008.
Offices completed at Oakhurst Business Park
23 January 2008
FOUR new 128 square metre office units have been completed at Oakhurst Business Park in Southwater and are now available for sale or to let.
New information point for Southwater
23 January 2008
A NEW Information Point for 13 to 25 year olds is to be tested in Southwater from today (23 January).
Community Events Service for District Community Groups
23 January 2008
Horsham District Council provides a specialist service, supporting community groups in the Horsham District, through the provision of subsidised entertainment or free play equipment.
Information mornings for local groups
22 January 2008
LOCAL voluntary and community groups are being invited to an information session to raise awareness about the Partnership for Older People Project (POPP).
New award scheme for architects, developers and builders
21 January 2008
ARCHITECTS, developers and builders working in Sussex are being invited to take part in the 2008 Local Authority Building Control (LABC) ‘Sussex Built in Quality Awards’.
Council is first to get community safety accreditation
16 January 2008
HORSHAM District Council has become the first local authority in Sussex to gain accredited status under the Sussex Police Community Safety Accreditation Scheme.
Changes to private hire vehicle licensing
16 January 2008
NEW national legislation starts soon which affects anyone who supplies a vehicle or driver as part of their business in England and Wales (outside London).
Horsham Rises to the Challenge for Sport Relief
16 January 2008
Hundreds of local residents are expected to take part in this year's Sport Relief Mile hosted in Horsham Park and across the country on Sunday 16th March.
Senior Persons’ Council welcomes feedback
15 January 2008
HORSHAM District residents of 50 and over are being encouraged to contribute to the Senior Persons’ Council.
Horsham Youth Council goes tribal
15 January 2008
Horsham Youth Council took part in an African dance workshop last week (9 January) as part of a team building exercise.
Land searches are in good time
15 January 2008
THERE’S good news for anyone needing a land search in the Horsham District.
Enjoy Sussex in 2008 with a New Visitor Guide and Website
15 January 2008
Look out for the new Enjoy Sussex 2008 Visitor Guide and associated website offering detailed visitor information and an insight into the vibrant, award winning and individual character of this beautiful part of rural Sussex.
Dance into the New Year
8 January 2008
DANCE projects for all ages and abilities are being organised for people in the Horsham District.
Walk your way to New Year fitness
7 January 2008
NEW YEAR’S resolutions can be easier to stick to if there’s plenty of support, which is where Horsham District Council’s Health Walks come in.
How businesses can be more energy efficient
7 January 2008
BUSINESSES in the Horsham District with an annual energy spend of 20,000 to 50,000 pounds can benefit from a free energy audit.
We'll Keep the Home Fires Burning - Horsham During WWI
3 January 2008
At 11am on 11th January Dr Keith Grieves will be opening a fascinating new exhibition at Horsham Museum telling the story of Horsham's Home Front during World War One. Using both national...
Refuse and recycling collections over the New Year period
1 January 2008
BECAUSE of the holiday period, slightly different household refuse and recycling collections take place in the Horsham District over the New Year, as set out below.