Council news

Local councils in West Sussex are helping ensure residents, business, community groups and partners are aware of the opportunity to have their say

Published: 12 May 2026

Following feedback gathered through post-event surveys last year, this well-established event has been moved to a Wednesday evening for 2026. The move to this time provides more opportunity for both employers and job seekers to connect and network

Published: 11 May 2026

Horsham District Council is delighted to announce that its ever- popular programme of entertainments is returning for the Spring and Summer of 2026.

Published: 08 May 2026

Horsham District Council wants to hear what residents, parish councils and local organisations think about their parish boundaries and governance arrangements.

Published: 08 May 2026

Founded in 1972, Pentagon Plastics is a family-run business providing a complete turnkey plastic injection moulding service, from design and development through to tooling manufacture, production and post-moulding services

Published: 08 May 2026

Trudie Mitchell, Chair of Denne Neighbourhood Council, Diane Sumpter, Chair of Forest Neighbourhood Council and Morag Warrack, Chair of Trafalgar Neighbourhood Council all received certificates in recognition of the many years they have served the communities of these councils

Published: 08 May 2026

Cllr Joanne Knowles was elected Chairman of the Council for the civic year 2026 to 2027 at the Council’s Annual Meeting

Published: 30 Apr 2026

Following Horsham District Council’s request to re-open the examination of its 2023-40 Local Plan at the end of 2025, a new examination is now underway.

Published: 24 Apr 2026

More than 20 Morris sides from across the South will fill the town with sound and spectacle

Published: 23 Apr 2026

Whether you are new to market trading or are an existing trader aged 16-30 years, you can apply now for this exciting competition. It is just £10 to enter with a gazebo and table provided. Traders must be under the age of 31 on 26 August 2026 to be eligible to enter

Published: 20 Apr 2026

Horsham District based small businesses will soon be able to apply for up to £5,000 to help fund their climate-friendly projects through Horsham District Council’s Green LEAP grant scheme.

Published: 07 Apr 2026

We are celebrating national recognition after winning bronze in the Tourism and Leisure Award at the 21st Community Rail Awards, for our ‘Arun Valley Line: Beyond the Rails’ project – a series of podcasts  which highlight the unique character of the local area.

Published: 02 Apr 2026