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Highwood Consultation

Consultation results are in on proposed community facilities at Highwood

A public consultation for the residents of Highwood, Horsham and surrounding areas on the provision of new community facilities and enhanced existing sports facilities has now closed

Published: 19 May 2025

Horsham FC Victory Party

Community event to celebrate Horsham Football Club victory

The event will be a precursor to the popular Friday Lates,

Published: 16 May 2025

Employment Support Hubs

Council extends employment support for Horsham District residents

Two programmes providing tailored employment support to Horsham District residents, have been extended for another year.

Published: 15 May 2025

Vehicle enforcement day on A264

Council crackdown to combat illegal trade vehicles

A joint operation to crackdown on illegal trade vehicles took place recently near the A264 on the outskirts of Horsham, exposing a high number of illegally operating commercial vehicles.

Published: 14 May 2025

Lighting of the beacon

Council marks 80th anniversary of VE Day in Horsham

Horsham’s 80th anniversary of VE Day celebrations were focussed at the town’s Carfax Bandstand and at the War Memorial on the evening of 8 May.

Published: 09 May 2025

Dhol Collective crowd Sam Khan photography

Friday Lates entertainment back for 2025

Horsham’s popular live music and food entertainment nights are returning for the spring and summer.

Published: 09 May 2025

Rural England Prosperity Fund Graphic

Rural communities set to benefit from new funding

Horsham District Council will soon be launching a new round of funding to support eligible business growth projects in rural areas.

Published: 07 May 2025

Cllr Jonathan Taylor

New Cabinet Member for Horsham District Council

Cllr Jonathan Taylor has been appointed as Horsham District Council’s Cabinet Member for Enterprise and Property.

Published: 02 May 2025

A block of modern apartments

Council takes action on housing pressures across Horsham District

The new strategy will focus on providing the right homes for those who need them, increasing the number of affordable homes, and addressing homelessness in the District.

Published: 02 May 2025

Horsham town

Would you like to see a Town Council for Horsham town centre?

Horsham District Council is asking your views on how you would like to see Horsham town centre managed in the future.

Published: 01 May 2025

Young Market Trader of the Year

Top young traders recognised at Young Market Trader of the Year competition

The event this year marked the highest ever turnout of young competitors

Published: 29 Apr 2025

Enterprising Horsham 2025

Council approves new Enterprising Horsham framework

The  EDF was approved at a Council meeting on 2 April and the final documents are now available to access on the Council’s website

Published: 28 Apr 2025

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