NEWS RELEASES
December 2008
Over 39,000 People Can't be Wrong!
29 December 2008
Horsham Museum reflects on a fascinating and eclectic year just passed and looks ahead to further excitement in 2009.
A Remarkable Sculpture for Horsham Museum
29 December 2008
A remarkable sculpture of Jesus on the Cross by Edward Bainbridge Copnall has been donated to Horsham Museum. It will be mounted on a large outside wall within the Museum grounds in the near future.
Southwater village market this Friday
17 December 2008
All Southwater locals are invited to Lintot Square for the last Southwater village market before Christmas, this Friday (19 December) from 4 to 9pm.
Don’t be a turkey!
15 December 2008
RESIDENTS are being reminded to take care when storing and cooking turkeys and other festive favourites.
Dodgem Fun Returns to Horsham This Christmas
15 December 2008
The Dodgem cars are returning to Horsham Town Centre this Christmas from 18 December to 3rd January. Don't miss it!
Stay Safe and Enjoy Your Swim
15 December 2008
A new safety campaign in local swimming pools is launched this week. The campaign will promote three simple steps the public can take which will improve levels of hygiene and cleanliness and a reduction in the numbers of slips, trips and accidents.
Weather dampens second attempt at lantern procession
12 December 2008
THE Horsham Lantern Procession has been cancelled for the second time.
West Sussex builders benefit from free advice
11 December 2008
LOCAL builders were invited to the first breakfast briefing given by Horsham District Council’s building control department held on 4 December (2008) in Steyning.
Helping local businesses weather the storm
11 December 2008
WITH the daily developments in the world’s economic downturn and predictions that the recession is only just beginning, Horsham District Council has been looking at new initiatives it can introduce to help local businesses weather the storm.
Festive Cheer to Brighten up a Dark Winter's Night
8 December 2008
A lantern procession will light up Horsham’s town centre on Saturday 13th December in an afternoon of festive family fun.
Christmas and New Year - Council office opening hours
8 December 2008
HORSHAM District Council's offices in Horsham will be open as follows over the holiday period:
Twelve days of Christmas
8 December 2008
IN the run up to Christmas, the Horsham District Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership is reminding the local community how to enjoy the festive season safely and responsibly.
How partygoers can stay safe
5 December 2008
WITH the party season about to get into full swing with the drinks flowing, the Horsham District Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership is encouraging partygoers in the Horsham District to drink responsibly and get home safely.
Beware bogus collectors
5 December 2008
RESIDENTS and visitors to the Horsham District are being reminded to take care if they are approached by street or door to door charity collectors this Christmas and New Year period.
Southwater’s strong community spirit featured on TV
3 December 2008
THE very strong community spirit that belongs to Southwater has been highlighted on live regional and national television this week.
Economic downturn - help for residents
3 December 2008
WITH the current economic downturn, there are a number of potential sources of help which Horsham District Council would like to draw to the attention of local residents.
Advice about wood burning stoves
2 December 2008
PEOPLE who install a wood burning stove are being advised to make sure that the appliance is approved by the industry trade body ‘HETAS’.
Third Microbiz Masterclass ensures small businesses are fighting fit
2 December 2008
THE Drill Hall in Horsham got another dose of 'Microbiz Mania' when over 100 local business people gathered on 1 December for an intensive burst of networking, together with presentations from three inspirational business professionals.
Refuse and recycling collections over Christmas and the New Year
1 December 2008
BECAUSE of the holiday period, slightly different household refuse and recycling collections take place in the Horsham District over Christmas and New Year, as set out below.
Help with home heating and insulation costs
1 December 2008
ABOUT one hundred local residents are currently contacting Horsham District Council every month asking for advice about how to insulate their homes and reduce their home fuel bills.