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Horsham Park wins a national Bees Needs Award 2021

Bees’ Needs Champion Award given to Horsham Park

Horsham District Council, in partnership with the Friends of Horsham Park, have been awarded a national Bees’ Needs Champion Award.

A new Carbon Reduction Plan is approved for 2022-2025

A new Carbon Reduction Action Plan for 2022-2025 represents a major milestone in Horsham District Council's plans to become carbon neutral by 2030.

Cleaner, more energy-efficient transport for the District's Neighbourhood Wardens

New hybrid vehicles and electric bikes have been introduced for Horsham District Council’s Neighbourhood Wardens in our drive for cleaner, more energy-efficient transport.

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New funding available to help homes be warmer and more energy efficient

A new Green Homes Grant is now available that offers funding to eligible householders for a wide range of energy efficient measures including insulation options and renewable heating technologies.

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Celebrating one year of Wilder Horsham District

Wilder Horsham District has already achieved much to be proud of. See what the project has been up to, and celebrate the achievements already made, in our first End of Year report.

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January 2022 events

Sussex Green Living are hosting a range of community outreach initiatives this January, with ongoing events each month. Find out more here.

Funding available for Wilder Horsham District nature recovery projects

A Nature Recovery Award has been established to support practical schemes to help develop biodiversity and wildlife networks. Applications open on 3 January 2022.

Our Community Climate Fund opens in January 2022 for new applications

Grant funding is available once more for new climate action projects in the community.

Fuel Poverty Awareness Day

Living in Fuel Poverty means that you can’t afford to adequately heat and power your home. Help is available to make your home more energy efficient and cut costs.

TOP TIPS to eating well whilst reducing our carbon footprint

Top tips to help you make small changes with your food choices and reduce your carbon footprint - one step at a time.

Shop wisely to save the environment and your bank balance!

Christmas is coming and the sales are on. But do we really need to buy so much? This year why not shop wisely by buying local, buying better or even making your own gifts for that personal touch. Read some top tips.

Major electric vehicle charging point project agreed

A major contract to install electric vehicle charging points has now been signed which is set to benefit thousands of drivers in Horsham District and across West Sussex.