NEWS RELEASES
November 2008 News Releases
District’s young speak out
28 November 2008
THIS year’s Speak Out youth conference took place on Friday 21 November and was attended by nearly 90 young people.
Horsham’s car parking charges frozen
26 November 2008
CAR PARKING charges in Horsham will not be increased in the next twelve months, Horsham District Council’s Cabinet has decided.
There be Dragons in Horsham This Christmas
26 November 2008
Look out for a fascinating exhibition on all things dragon-like which is coming to Horsham Museum between 4 December and 31 January.
Be safe this season - does your cab check out?
25 November 2008
WITH the Christmas and New Year season fast approaching, people are being reminded to check out if their taxi or private hire vehicle and driver are licensed.
Christmas Shopping Given a Musical Boost in Horsham
24 November 2008
Horsham is providing a musical boost for Christmas shoppers this year in Horsham with free bandstand concerts every Saturday before Christmas from 11am - 1pm on the Carfax bandstand. The first concert will be held on Saturday 29 November.
Improvements to Horsham’s Causeway
20 September 2008
HORSHAM’S Causeway is seeing a minor facelift this month.
Makeover for public loos in Steyning High Street
19 November 2008
STEYNING High Street’s public toilets are set to get a makeover from next Monday (24 November).
Prison visits discourage shoplifting
19 November 2008
A PROGRAMME to deal with first time shoplifters in Horsham is continuing its success.
Enjoy a creative Christmas
18 November 2008
HORSHAM’S first Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair promises to be a festive extravaganza, say its organisers.
Horsham's History Further Explored
17 November 2008
Look out for the third volume of Horsham’s Town History, published on Saturday 22 November 2008. With nearly 100 illustrations and 150,000 words the book reveals many new stories and breaks some of the myths of old.
Can you help Roffey Youth Club?
17 November 2008
ROFFEY Youth Club is in need of more volunteers to expand its popular services.
Help with home heating and insulation costs
12 November 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.
New monthly Billingshurst village market
12 November 2008
A NEW local produce market – Burdfield’s Village Market - is launching next Wednesday (19 November) in Billingshurst’s Library Car Park.
Speedier payment of invoices
12 November 2008
SMALL businesses are to be paid for their work more quickly by Horsham District Council.
Help in paying your Council Tax
10 November 2008
HELP is available to residents on low incomes who are finding it difficult paying their Council Tax.
Horsham's Dinosaur Hunter
6 November 2008
Look out for a new book - Horsham’s Dinosaur Hunter - published on Friday 7th November 2008 which celebrates the life and work of George Bax Homes. Copies will be available from Horsham Museum priced...
When it comes to the CRUNCH, can your business bite back?
6 November 2008
BUSINESSES are being urged to attend the third in the series of the ‘Microbiz Masterclasses’, ensuring they’re fighting fit for the credit crunch.
New Southwater village market
5 November 2008
A NEW village market is launching next Friday (14 November) in Southwater’s Lintot Square.
Proposal not to increase parking charges
5 November 2008
A PROPOSAL not to increase car parking charges in Horsham town centre for the year ahead is likely to be put to Horsham District Council’s Cabinet meeting on 20 November.
Walk your way to health
5 November 2008
A WIDE variety of free to attend walks for all level of walkers is promised in the latest Horsham District ‘Health Walks’ programme.
Funding for community projects
5 November 2008
MANY local community projects require funding to get things off the ground and Horsham District Council has a dedicated officer to help and advise on funding and grants.
Christmas in the Horsham District
3 November 2008
CHRISTMAS activities in the Horsham District have been confirmed for 2008.
Remembrance Sunday 2008
1 November 2008
AS USUAL, Horsham’s War Memorial in the Carfax will be the focus of this year’s Remembrance Sunday service at 11am.