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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

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

New Horsham District Council Chairman Cllr Tony Bevis

New Chairman of Horsham District Council elected for new civic year

Following an Annual General Meeting of Horsham District Council on 23 April, Cllr Tony Bevis was elected Chairman of Horsham District Council for the civic year 2025 to 2026.

Published: 24 Apr 2025

Horsham District Council lion

Council responds to feedback to adopt new constitution

Horsham District Council has fully adopted a new revised constitution.

Published: 23 Apr 2025

Conversation Starter Walking group

Chairman steps out with Conversation Starter Project

Recently Horsham District Council Chairman Cllr Nigel Emery met up with the group to walk and talk around Horsham Park.

Published: 22 Apr 2025

Council rejects Inspector's flawed assessment of Local Plan

This announcement from the Inspector comes after a considerable delay as Mr Fleming paused the hearings back in mid-December last year.

Published: 22 Apr 2025

Horsham District Council lion

By-election result for Colgate and Rusper Ward

At the Horsham District Council by-election held on Thursday 17 April 2025, Hannah Butler (Liberal Democrats) was duly elected as District Councillor for the Colgate & Rusper ward.

Published: 17 Apr 2025

Stock image of an ice cream held by a child

Council issues warning about ice cream vans operating without permission

Following reports of ice cream vans trading in Horsham Park, residents are being warned about the risks of traders operating without permission

Published: 14 Apr 2025

2024 winner Silver Hollow

Search is on for 2025 Young Market Trader of the Year

Residents, visitors and shoppers are invited to come and support talented young entrepreneurs.

Published: 14 Apr 2025

Petty Char Court

Council successfully prosecutes caravan park operators

Petty Char failed to comply with two Compliance Notices to improve their sewage disposal systems and their surface water drainage.

Published: 11 Apr 2025

Proposed Bishopric market area

New vision for Horsham Town Centre

Have your say on exciting new improvements to town centre.

Published: 09 Apr 2025

Growing your teenager course

Welcome return to Horsham's teenager behaviour course for parents

The programme will be rolled out to all secondary schools in the Horsham District in July 2025.

Published: 03 Apr 2025

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