Always listening, learning and improving

A fresh vision for Horsham District

Click on each priority to see specific actions, goals and targets in our Annual Plan for 2025-2026 below.

Actively listen to and communicate with residents, businesses and volunteer groups.
- Communicate with residents throughout the year to keep them informed about the implications of devolution and Local Government Reorganisation as details evolve.
Engage and involve parishes and neighbourhood councils more.
- Provide the necessary support to the formation and start-up of the Parish Council of Horsham.
- Review the boundaries and electoral arrangements of the parishes in the district.
- Provide Parish Councils with continuous support and guidance on the implications of Local Government Reorganisation decisions.
Review existing strategies and policies and address any gaps identified
- Investigate and implement the use of Conservation Covenants to ensure that countryside sites are protected and to secure their biodiversity value.
- Implement key recommendations from the Local Government Association (LGA) Peer Challenge and benchmarking report following its delivery in March 2026.