NEWS RELEASES
May 2008
Works at The Forum, Blackhorse Way, Horsham
29 May 2008
PROBLEMS have been encountered with water penetration to the car park located beneath the Piazza at the Forum in Blackhorse Way, Horsham.
Consultation on Reserve Housing Sites
28 May 2008
AS THE next stage in preparing the planning strategy for Horsham District to 2018, Horsham District Council has published the Reserve Housing Sites for consultation.
Help for Horsham District businesses
28 May 2008
A SERIES of free master class evenings are to be held for businesses in the Horsham District.
Sussex Residents Encouraged to be Slow Travellers
27 May 208
Residents from across Sussex can discover new attractions and revisit old favourites as part of the Your Big Sussex Week from 16 - 22 June. Look out for special offers from local attractions, cafés, pubs, restaurants and visitor accommodation.
Scene it
27 May 2008
FOUR amateur dramatic companies working together on one performance - is this a first?
Councillor responsibilities
27 May 2008
AN UPDATED list of Councillor responsibilities has been agreed at Horsham District Council.
Bohème returns to Horsham for free concert
27 May 2008
THE ever popular Bohème makes a return to Horsham’s Bandstand on Thursday 29 May.
airAlert helps asthma sufferers
23 May 2008
A NEW service has been launched locally to help asthma sufferers.
Young walker leads the way
23 May 2008
A YOUNG volunteer with a local health walks scheme has become the youngest walk leader in the Horsham District.
Initiative makes shopping in Horsham easier
23 May 2008
A NEW method of providing feedback on public buildings in Horsham town centre is being piloted by Horsham District Council.
West of Bewbush Submission Joint Area Action Plan
23 May 2008
FORMAL representations are being invited about the latest stage of proposals to build 2,500 homes in the west of Crawley area.
Horsham's first audio walking tour launched
23 May 2008
Horsham’s first audio walking tour can now be downloaded to play on your phone or MP3 player from www.visithorsham.co.uk
Enjoy Free Guided Bike Rides This Summer
22 May 2008
Free guided bike rides are now on offer across the Horsham District this summer to encourage people to enjoy the Sussex countryside in a fun and active way.
Temporary change to refuse and recycling services
22 May 2008
THE FUNERAL of Jason Maguire, the Horsham District Council refuse loader who was tragically killed on Thursday 15 May, will take place at the Sussex and Surrey Crematorium on Tuesday 27 May.
Summer dance activities for young people
21 May 2008
SUMMER will be busy for young dance enthusiasts across the Horsham District thanks to an action packed calendar of events organised by Horsham District Council.
Free Children's Fun This May Half Term
20 May 2008
This Half Term enjoy free children’s fun sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons in Horsham Park.
Top tips for BBQ safety
14 May 2008
ASSUMING the good weather continues, Horsham District Council has put together a list of safety tips which will ensure that residents enjoy their barbeques to the utmost and avoid any health related repercussions.
Telling Tales – how to write a story
14 May 2008
BUDDING local authors will have their work displayed at The Capitol theatre in Horsham for the rest of May.
Licensing information for hairdressing salons
14 May 2008
HAIRDRESSING salons offering complimentary alcohol to customers are being made aware that they must have an appropriate Premises Licence to do so.
A Triple Whammy at Horsham Tourist Information Centre
14 May 2008
For a week of special offers, competitions and some great prizes visit Horsham Tourist Information Centre between 24 - 31 May 2008 - it's not just for tourists!
Mission Impossible
14 May 2008
For all lovers of historic photographs of Horsham, look out for an exciting new temporary exhibition at Horsham Museum’s photographic gallery, entitled “Cramp’s Horsham". Exhibiting photographs from 1929 onwards, it runs from 15 May to 2 August.
Kidz Stuff - Access All Areas
13 May 2008
FOLLOWING its tremendous success last year, Kidz Stuff 2008 is set to be one of the biggest festivals for children ever seen in the south east.
Support to young people in Horsham Park
8 May 2008
THE YOUTH support team returned last weekend (2 May) to build a presence in Horsham Park on Friday evenings over the summer.
Horsham's East Street experimental pedestrianisation - preparation works start soon
7 May 2008
PREPARATION works are expected to start next week (12 May) in readiness for the start of a one year experimental pedestrianisation of Horsham's East Street.
Age Concern’s move into new premises
7 May 2008
LAVINIA House in Horsham is the new home for Age Concern thanks to a successful partnership with Horsham District Council.
Complaints about District and Parish Councillors
7 May 2008
FROM 8 May this year, the responsibility for considering if a District or Parish Councillor may have breached the District or Parish Councils’ Codes of Members’ Conduct will become that of Horsham District Council’s Standards Committee.
A Virtual Exhibition at Horsham Museum
7 May 2008
On 8 May 2008, to mark the VE Day anniversary across Europe, Horsham Museum will be launching on its website www.horshammuseum.org the fascinating and revealing graphic panels from its popular ‘We’ll Defend Our Island’ exhibition held originally in 2005.
And Now For Something Completely Different!
7 May 2008
Touching Memories Daily is brand new, innovative service offered free to over 240 clubs and societies in the Horsham District, courtesy of Horsham Museum.
Not Many People Know That.....
7 May 2008
Look out for a brand new trail round Horsham Museum that explores Horsham’s English past. The free trail is being launched on 10th May, Horsham’s English Festival Day.
John Wincentzen - The Man Who Sculpts for Wedgewood
7 May 2008
John Wincentzen is one of Wedgwood’s finest sculptors and examples of his work for Wedgwood and also for Royal Worcester are on show in Horsham Museum from 8th May in this fascinating exhibition of the master sculptor’s art.
Development Control meeting to be split over two days
7 May 2008
OWING to a large number of planning applications requiring a decision, Horsham District Council’s next Development Control (North) Committee meeting will, very unusually, take place over two days this month (May 2008).
New Hospital Now - Public Rally Comes to Horsham
6 May 2008
Public rallies to support the New Hospital Now campaign are being held on Saturday 17 May, at 12 noon in Horsham's Blackhorse Way Forum and at 2.30pm in Queens Square, Crawley. All are welcome.
Buy a compost bin and win
6 May 2008
TO CELEBRATE Compost Awareness Week 2008, Recycle Now is offering any resident of Horsham District who buys a compost bin between 4 and 10 May the chance to win fiftyGBP of garden centre vouchers to spend on their garden.
Cleaner greener town centre
1 May 2008
HORSHAM town centre’s recently installed ‘green’ bins are being used well with analysis showing that 79% of materials collected in them is recyclable.