Council news

Following Horsham District Council’s request to re-open the examination of its 2023-2040 Local Plan, it can now announce that the examination hearings will start on Tuesday 21 April

Published: 05 Mar 2026

Cllr Bevis met with the management team and took part in a curling contest which was organised by Horsham District Council’s Sports Development Officer Paul Taylor

Published: 02 Mar 2026

The Council will also provide support for the most vulnerable residents of Horsham District, whilst investing in significant capital projects to improve the quality of life for local people

Published: 25 Feb 2026

Developed as a result of feedback from the Council’s various visits to local businesses, the event was designed to inform, connect and empower local entrepreneurs and provided the opportunity for them to come together to share ideas, address challenges and drive forward positive change

Published: 25 Feb 2026

Through the Green LEAP scheme, small Horsham District based businesses can apply for up to £5,000 towards climate-friendly projects to improve their sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint, which in turn will reduce their operational costs and attract new customers

Published: 16 Feb 2026

As part of the re-examination, the Inspector has stated that the Development Management policies currently set out in the existing draft Plan will need to be significantly updated in line with the Government’s emerging National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

Published: 12 Feb 2026

Last re-furbished in 2002, The Capitol will benefit from improvements across the theatre, cinema screens, auditorium, toilets, bar areas and box office

Published: 05 Feb 2026

The exhibition features rarely seen artefacts from the Horsham Museum collection including jewellery made from human hair, a taxidermy piglet and technology used to manage the Museum in the early 2000s

Published: 05 Feb 2026

Voluntary and community organisations, together with partners from the statutory sector, are key community partners for the Council. They play a vital role in ensuring that much needed services reach residents of all ages who may be experiencing financial hardship, emotional strain, or health related challenges

Published: 05 Feb 2026

Horsham District Council has taken swift and decisive action after receiving complaints of waste being burnt on land near to Cowfold.

Published: 30 Jan 2026

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) who employ less than 250 staff in Horsham District, are invited to take part in a new, thought provoking one-day carbon literacy training workshop as part of the Council’s ongoing Business Training Programme.

Published: 29 Jan 2026

Horsham District Council, in partnership with the Horsham Branch of the Royal British Legion, marked the day by lowering flags to half-mast and holding a wreath laying ceremony and candlelight vigil in the evening at Horsham’s War Memorial in the Carfax

Published: 28 Jan 2026