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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

Horsham District Council’s Enterprising Horsham and Communities teams, joined by Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Nature Recovery Cllr Colette Blackburn, visited Brinsbury College to see how the college is shaping the future of the rural and green economy.

Harnessing 5G for the countryside - Council visits Brinsbury College

From precision agriculture to AI powered food production, the team saw first-hand how Brinsbury is equipping young people with the skills needed for a rapidly evolving, land based sector

Published: 11 Mar 2026

Bronze Age Display at Horsham Museum

New Bronze Age display for Horsham Museum and Art Gallery

Members of the local community donated to a GoFundMe page to support the Museum following a break-in during the autumn of 2025 which caused significant damage to an historic window

Published: 11 Mar 2026

Local Plan

Council announces new examination dates for Horsham District Local Plan 2023-2040

Following Horsham District Council’s request to re-open the examination of its 2023-2040 Local Plan, it can now announce that the examination hearings will start on Tuesday 21 April

Published: 05 Mar 2026

Horsham District Council Chairman Cllr Tony Bevis with members of Together in Mind

Chairman visits Together in Mind

Cllr Bevis met with the management team and took part in a curling contest which was organised by Horsham District Council’s Sports Development Officer Paul Taylor

Published: 02 Mar 2026

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Council approves balanced budget with lowest Council Tax in Sussex

The Council will also provide support for the most vulnerable residents of Horsham District, whilst investing in significant capital projects to improve the quality of life for local people

Published: 25 Feb 2026

Business Leaders Forum Key Speakers

Council hosts Business Leaders Forum for Horsham District

Developed as a result of feedback from the Council’s various visits to local businesses, the event was designed to inform, connect and empower local entrepreneurs and provided the opportunity for them to come together to share ideas, address challenges and drive forward positive change

Published: 25 Feb 2026

Creative Spark Service green Leap funding

Get your business ready to apply for a green grant this April

Through the Green LEAP scheme, small Horsham District based businesses can apply for up to £5,000 towards climate-friendly projects to improve their sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint, which in turn will reduce their operational costs and attract new customers

Published: 16 Feb 2026

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Council announces that Horsham District Local Plan 2023-2040 examination will re-open

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

The Capitol  Refurbishment Update

Council appoints experts in design and refurbishment to work on The Capitol

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

Horsham Museum’s new exhibition Cabinet of Curiosity: Museums Past, Present and Future

New exhibition for Horsham Museum and Art Gallery - Cabinet of Curiosity

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

Packed hall at the 2026 Community Marketplace event

Council hosts community support marketplace event

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

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