Council news

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

Horsham District Council has been made aware of confectionary products on sale nationwide containing mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons, which is a prohibited ingredient in the UK as it can increase the risk of cancer if consumed in high quantities over a prolonged period.

Published: 26 Jan 2026

The new strategy, called Homes for Tomorrow, sets out the aims and objectives of how the Council will prevent and relieve homelessness and deliver more affordable homes for residents of Horsham District over the next four years

Published: 22 Jan 2026

Most activities are free or very low cost but do check out if you need to book

Published: 21 Jan 2026

As council leaders across West Sussex, we reaffirm the strength of our joint working as we move towards the next stage of local government reorganisation

Published: 20 Jan 2026

From 19 January all Horsham District households will receive letters explaining how the new service will be delivered

Published: 19 Jan 2026