Council marks national Emergency Services Day in Horsham

To recognise Emergency Services Day this year and give thanks for the sacrifice and excellence of the British Emergency Services, Horsham District Council together with the Horsham branch of the Royal British Legion and members of West Sussex Fire and Rescue, led a short wreath laying ceremony followed by a minute’s silence at the War Memorial in Horsham’s Carfax on today (Tuesday 9 September).

Emergency Services Day falls on 9 September 9th, 2025 annually, with the primary goal of thanking and showing support for the UK's emergency services and NHS staff.