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Public feedback drives improvement plans for Horsham's Bishopric area

Revised plans for the Bishopric area of Horsham place a strong emphasis on better access between the John Lewis/Waitrose area and the town centre, alongside the retention of the much‑loved mature trees and a waterfall feature.

Published: 27 Mar 2026

Dukes Square

Council approves more new affordable homes for Horsham District

The new development will consist of nine properties and will include two homes with additional accessibility features for people living with disabilities. They will provide much-needed affordable accommodation for local residents on the Housing Register

Published: 26 Mar 2026

Renters Rights

Council urges landlords to prepare for new Renters' Rights Act

The changes will give tenants greater stability and security. They will also break down barriers that can prevent some people and families from renting altogether

Published: 26 Mar 2026

Rookwood Golf Course

Rookwood Golf Course long-term future secured as a leisure facility

The Council committed in its 2025/2026 Annual Plan to agree an ongoing golf and leisure offering at Rookwood, recognising the importance of the site as a much-valued community leisure asset, whilst protecting green space and ensuring sustainable management

Published: 25 Mar 2026

West Sussex Councils issue update on reorganisation decision

West Sussex local authorities were expecting a decision from the Government on local government reorganisation in our area by the end of March. The Government has today issued an update.

Published: 25 Mar 2026

Barrington James visit

Council visits life science industry experts Barrington James

Founded in 2002, Barrington James has grown into an international business with more than 10 offices across Europe, North America and Asia, including Singapore and the United States

Published: 24 Mar 2026

Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities Cllr Sam Raby with Saxon Weald Chief Executive Corinna Bishopp and the Council's Head of Housing and Communities Andrew Smith at the development site in Cowfold.

Council collaborates on new affordable rural housing

The new development will provide a total of eight homes, comprising four one-bedroom and four two-bedroom properties, which will be available to rent for local people on the housing register

Published: 24 Mar 2026

Billingshurst sign

Improvement projects announced to create a 'Better Billingshurst'

As part of the Council’s commitment to enhancing public realm improvements in the District, it will upgrade community facilities that serve the residents and businesses of Billingshurst via a new Community Fund and Investment Programme called ‘Better Billingshurst’

Published: 23 Mar 2026

The Capitol Refurbishment March 2026

Capitol Horsham's refurbishment on track for November re-opening

The good news is that the refurbishment work is all progressing to plan and is well on track to be completed by November 2026, just in time for the panto season

Published: 18 Mar 2026

Annual Plan 2026 27

Council adopts new 2026/27 Annual Plan for Horsham District

An overall Council Plan setting out a fresh vision and corporate priorities for the Council for four years until 2027 was adopted in October 2023

Published: 17 Mar 2026

Fields in Trust

Council set to secure permanent protection for Horsham Park

The park will be protected in perpetuity in a legal agreement between Horsham District Council and the charity, Fields in Trust

Published: 16 Mar 2026

Bennetts Field Play Area

Council approves £84,000 investment for Horsham town community projects

Horsham District Council has approved some £84,000 of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding to support a series of community‑led projects that will strengthen neighbourhoods and improve everyday life for residents in the unparished areas of Horsham.

Published: 13 Mar 2026

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