Council news

Young people in Broadbridge Heath can now enjoy improved sports and recreation facilities following the opening of a new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) and recreation space at Charrington Way.

Published: 05 Nov 2026

The government is expected to decide on the future of councils in West Sussex between now and early 2027, with any new councils due to take over services in April 2029.

Published: 30 Oct 2026

Horsham District Council Chairman Cllr Joanne Knowles will lead the wreath laying on behalf of the people of the Horsham District

Published: 28 Oct 2026

Horsham’s Capitol theatre is now only days away from reopening its doors following a major transformation of the venue, completed just in time for the panto season

Published: 26 Oct 2026

The networking forums have been developed as a result of feedback from the Council’s regular visits to prominent local businesses, providing a dynamic networking platform to inform, connect and empower local senior business leaders

Published: 26 Oct 2026

Horsham District has moved a step closer to securing an up-to-date Local Plan that will help deliver the homes, jobs and infrastructure local communities need, following the conclusion of the examination hearings on 22 October 2026.

Published: 23 Oct 2026

The Poppy Shop this year is in Swan Walk Shopping Centre outside Superdrug and is doing a roaring trade

Published: 22 Oct 2026

The theatre and cinema site has been closed since January 2026 whilst the works were carried out

Published: 21 Oct 2026

Horsham District Council raised The Royal Navy’s white Ensign Flag at Park House in Horsham to mark Trafalgar Day, celebrating the Navy’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805.

Published: 21 Oct 2026

Held at The Bridge Leisure Centre, Broadbridge Heath on 14 October and Chanctonbury Leisure Centre, Storrington on 15 October, the events welcomed residents aged 50 and over for two days packed with activities, advice, support and opportunities to connect with others in their communities

Published: 20 Oct 2026

A number of eggs, supplied by a company based in Kiev named Yasensvit Ltd and baring the product code 3UA1012066, have tested positive for the food poisoning bacteria and it may be present in all batches and dates supplied from them

Published: 15 Oct 2026

Members of the Council's Enterprising Horsham team and the Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Nature Recovery, Cllr Colette Blackburn, recently visited Raylands Country Park in Southwater to learn more about the business, its contribution to the District's visitor economy, and the environmental initiatives that are helping set it apart within the holiday park sector

Published: 15 Oct 2026