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Horsham District Council launches judicial review against Secretary of State's planning decision

The Council originally refused the planning application on multiple grounds, including concerns over its unsustainable location and active travel options.

Published: 22 Aug 2025

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Horsham District Council calls for renewed scrutiny of Local Plan rejection

The Council requests that the examiner convene a further local plan hearing session to further examine the Council’s compliance with the Duty to Co-operate.

Published: 21 Aug 2025

Council visit to Schroders Campus in Horsham

As part of a series of meetings with prominent local businesses, Horsham District Council’s Enterprise team and Cabinet Member for Enterprise and Property Cllr Jonathan Taylor recently visited Schroders and Benchmark Capital at the Schroders Campus in Horsham.

Published: 18 Aug 2025

Council Chairman leads VJ Day commemoration at Horsham's War Memorial

Council Chairman leads VJ Day commemoration at Horsham's War Memorial

To mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, Horsham District Council hosted a wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial in Horsham this morning (15 August).

Published: 15 Aug 2025

Horsham District Wellbeing showcases services to healthcare professionals

Horsham District Council’s Wellbeing Hub team recently hosted a showcase of their health and wellbeing services to local healthcare professionals from across the Horsham District.. A broad range of healthcare professionals attended the event

Published: 12 Aug 2025

Pink Van

Cleaner collections with Council's new all-electric pink van

Horsham District Council is excited to introduce its new all-electric collections vehicle.

Published: 11 Aug 2025

Town Council Consultation

Second round of consultation seeks views on Horsham Town Council plans

In May 2025 Horsham District Council issued an initial consultation inviting local residents, businesses and community groups to share their views on whether Horsham Town Centre area should have a Town Council.

Published: 11 Aug 2025

Council recognises success of local vineyard during business tour

As part of a series of meetings with prominent local businesses, representatives visited Kinsbrook Vineyard at their premises in Thakeham.

Published: 05 Aug 2025

Garden to jar winning the southeast final

Young Horsham trader now a contender in national competition

Sarah Griffin from Horsham-based business Garden to Jar was awarded overall winner in the Grocery category.

Published: 31 Jul 2025

Have your say on the future of local councils in West Sussex

There’s still time to shape the future of local government in West Sussex. Residents, businesses, and community groups are being encouraged to take part in a county-wide survey before it closes on Wednesday 13 August. More than 4,500 people have already shared their views and there’s still time to participate.

Published: 30 Jul 2025

Horsham's Blue Stars Harriers celebrated at Horsham Museum

The story of a much-loved Horsham athletics club will be told through the latest new exhibition at Horsham Museum.

Published: 30 Jul 2025

Cllr Skipp with members of the Horsham District Council Parks and Countryside team, Trudie Mitchell, Chair of Denne Neighbourhood Council, and the Friends of Horsham Park.

Horsham Park celebrates Green Flag Award

Horsham Park is officially recognised as one of the country’s best parks for the sixth year in a row.

Published: 25 Jul 2025

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