NEWS RELEASES
June 2008
How to stop rubbish being illegally dumped
25 June 2008
MEMBERS of the public are being reminded that they have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to ensure that their rubbish or unwanted items are properly disposed of - and how this can be done.
Car parking proposals for Billingshurst
25 June 2008
COMMENTS are being sought on proposals to improve car parking in the centre of the village of Billingshurst.
Horsham French Fest 08 arrives
25 June 2008
A sea of blue, white and red awaits visitors on Friday 4, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July...
Life is for Living coffee morning in Cowfold
24 June 2008
AN information morning is being held in Cowfold on Tuesday 1 July for Horsham District residents aged over 50.
Horsham's East Street - experimental pedestrianisation starts 30 June
19 June 2008
THE one year experimental pedestrianisation of East Street in Horsham will start on Monday 30 June.
In court about planning matters
18 June 2008
THREE local people have been prosecuted recently for issues to do with planning enforcement.
MBE for Sheila Matthews
18 June 2008
HENFIELD resident Sheila Matthews has been awarded the MBE in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Second Microbiz Masterclass gets an ‘A’ star rating!
17 June 2008
THE Capitol Theatre in Horsham got a real dose of ‘Microbiz Mania’ when 76 local business people gathered on 12 June for an intensive burst of networking, followed by an audience with two inspirational female entrepreneurs.
Horsham Music Week Returns for a Second Successful Year
17 June 2008
Horsham Muisc Week returns this Friday 20 June for 10 days of live musical entertainment at venues in and around Horsham from rock and rap to classical, soul, folk and jazz and more. Pick up a brochure today!
An Action Packed Summer is Forecast for the Horsham District
17 June 2008
Look out for this year's Summer Action Pack distributed from 16th June to every school child in the Horsham District up to school year 8. This 40-page booklet details a wide range of activities on offer to children across the District this summer.
'Your Big Sussex Week' Offers Great Savings This Week for Local Residents
16 June 2008
'Your Big Sussex Week' is launched on 16 June, when Sussex residents are invited to enjoy a fantastic range of savings across attractions, pubs, restaurants and more, to help them make the most of the tourism offer on their doorstep.
Help for parents with teenage children
16 June 2008
THE first in a series of parenting programmes has been launched by Horsham District Council for parents whose teenager’s behaviour might be a problem at home or within the community.
Success at the 2008 LABC Sussex Built in Quality Awards
12 June 2008
LABC Sussex, part of LABC South East, recently held its first Built in Quality Awards ceremony at the Old Ship hotel, Brighton – where more than 40 winners were presented with certificates and trophies.
Everyone welcome at Civic Service
11 June 2008
THE Annual Civic Service will be held at Horsham Parish Church in the Causeway on Sunday 22 June at 11.15am.
Kids learn citizenship skills
10 June 2008
A LARGE number of eight to ten year olds 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.
A Big Sussex Man
9 June 2008
Horsham Museum is offering an opportunity that real lovers of Sussex won’t want to miss – to see why Shelley is a Big Sussex Man for a Big Sussex Week. The Exhibition at Horsham Musuem has now been extended until 21st June. Don't miss it!
‘Life is For Living’ coffee morning in Steyning
5 June 2008
AN information morning for Horsham District residents aged over 50 is being held at Steyning Leisure Centre on Wednesday 18 June.
Summer litter campaign launched
5 June 2008
‘YOUR District, Your Choice’; Horsham District Council’s summer litter campaign was officially launched last weekend (31 May) during the Steyning Festival.
Horsham Park hosts return of Family Fun Fair
4 June 2008
Bensons Family Fun Fair is in Horsham Park this week, from Thursday 5 to Monday 9 June.
Council Meeting cancelled
3 June 2008
THE Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday 4 June has been cancelled.
New Director of Development and Environment
1 June 2008
HORSHAM District Council has appointed Ray Lee as its new Director of Development and Environment, with responsibility for Building Control, Development Control, Environmental Services, Property and Economic Development, and Public Health and Licensing.