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Rural communities set to benefit from new funding

Horsham District Council will soon be launching a new round of funding to support eligible business growth projects in rural areas.

Published: 07 May 2025

Cllr Jonathan Taylor

New Cabinet Member for Horsham District Council

Cllr Jonathan Taylor has been appointed as Horsham District Council’s Cabinet Member for Enterprise and Property.

Published: 02 May 2025

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Council takes action on housing pressures across Horsham District

The new strategy will focus on providing the right homes for those who need them, increasing the number of affordable homes, and addressing homelessness in the District.

Published: 02 May 2025

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Would you like to see a Town Council for Horsham town centre?

Horsham District Council is asking your views on how you would like to see Horsham town centre managed in the future.

Published: 01 May 2025

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

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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

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Council responds to feedback to adopt new constitution

Horsham District Council has fully adopted a new revised constitution.

Published: 23 Apr 2025

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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

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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

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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

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