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Bishopric improvement plans for Horsham move a step closer

The scheme will improve connections between the John Lewis and Waitrose area and Horsham town centre while retaining the area's much-loved mature trees and waterfall feature

Published: 01 Sep 2026

Friday Lates 2026 round up

2026 Friday Lates entertainment season ends on a high note

With glorious weather throughout the season, thousands of residents and visitors headed into the town centre every Friday evening from June to August to enjoy the lively atmosphere.

Published: 01 Sep 2026

Jobs Fair 2026

Calling all job seekers to come along to the 2026 Horsham Jobs and Skills Fair

Following feedback gathered through post-event surveys last year, this popular annual event has been moved to a weekday evening for 2026

Published: 28 Aug 2026

Wheels for ALL helps people living with Parkinson's and stroke survivors get back in the saddle

People living with Parkinson's and stroke survivors have been rediscovering the health benefits of cycling thanks to a series of specialist sessions run by Horsham District Council's Sports Development team and the Horsham Wheels for ALL inclusive cycling programme.

Published: 26 Aug 2026

Social Value at The Capitol

£10 million Capitol refurbishment delivers lasting benefits for local community

When Horsham District Council appointed award-winning contractor Willmott Dixon Interiors to undertake the refurbishment, a key objective was to ensure the project created a positive legacy through local employment, skills development, community engagement and sustainable supply chain practices

Published: 25 Aug 2026

National Market Traders Federation (NMTF) Young Traders Competition

Council congratulates young Horsham entrepreneurs

Competing against talented entrepreneurs aged 16 to 30 from across the region, the traders received category awards

Published: 24 Aug 2026

Horsham Museum to close temporarily

Horsham Museum to close temporarily

Horsham Museum & Art Gallery will be closed from Monday 7 September 2026 until Tuesday 6 January 2027 to allow essential repairs to its historic roof.

Published: 20 Aug 2026

Council promotes safe egg handling practices

Council promotes safe egg handling practices

Salmonella contamination is historically a known hazard associated with eggs and the UK has worked intensively to reduce the risk associated with those laid from British flocks

Published: 19 Aug 2026

Council Chairman leads VJ Day commemoration at Horsham's War Memorial

Council Chairman leads VJ Day commemoration at Horsham's War Memorial

The event was led by Council Chairman Cllr Jonanne Knowles who was joined by members of the Horsham branch of the Royal British Legion

Published: 17 Aug 2026

Council urges caution over barbecues during extreme summer heat

With extreme hot and dry weather continuing, Horsham District Council is urging residents to not use barbecues in its parks and public open spaces.

Published: 14 Aug 2026

Council to improve doorstep recycling collections service

Horsham District Council is changing how it will collect textiles, small electrical goods and coffee pods from residents’ doorsteps in the future.

Published: 12 Aug 2026

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Council warns food businesses about unsafe chicken products

The warning relates to products supplied by Alpha Food Distributions Ltd, based in Dudley. The company is not approved to cut or produce chicken products and has not met the necessary food hygiene and food safety requirements. As a result, all poultry products supplied by the business may be unsafe and should be withdrawn from sale immediately

Published: 06 Aug 2026

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