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24 September-2 October 2022

Communities across the District are coming together to tackle climate change and protect nature. Find out what's on locally during this national week of action.

Solar panels for Beeding and Bramber Village Hall

Local village climate project boosted by Council funding

Beeding and Bramber Village Hall has recently had new solar panels fitted thanks to support from our Community Climate Fund.

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Steyning’s new map brings nature to life

Thanks to support from our Community Climate Fund an online map has been created by Greening Steyning to inform future biodiversity or conservation projects.

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New Plate Up Local initiative supports the local economy and protects the environment

This summer we brought together Horsham District hospitality businesses and producers to enable more local produce to be served on local menus.

•	Cllr Toni Bradnum delivers Hot Bin to St Mark's Church Holbrook

Our Hot Bin food waste trial has been extended

This extended Hot Bin trial will help us find new ways to reduce food waste and increase recycling across the District.

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Recycling tips shared following Council vehicle fire

We are reminding residents what can and cannot be put into their household recycling bins following a fire in one of our waste collection vehicles caused by a discarded mobile phone.

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Community Climate Fund benefits Henfield's eco projects

The latest successful grant recipient of the Horsham District Community Climate Fund is local community centre Henfield Haven.

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Enjoy a zero waste barbecue this summer

In this warm summer weather barbecue season is now in full swing. Here are some top tips to help you to keep the environment in mind.

WHD NRA Winners Horsham

Applications invited for Nature Recovery funding

If you need funds for a project to enhance nature recovery in the Horsham District we'd love to hear from you.

A graphic indicating important elements of the Community Climate Fund, including energy saving, water reduction, cycling, recycling and growing your own

More funding now available for climate friendly community projects

Do you have any climate friendly project ideas? Find out how to apply for up to £5000 to make them happen.

Coffee pod recycling

Launching a new coffee pod recycling scheme

A new kerbside coffee pod recycling scheme is being introduced alongside the Council’s already very successful recycling initiatives.

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New electric street sweepers to join the Council's fleet

Horsham District Council continues its carbon reduction drive by committing to purchase new electric street sweepers.