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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

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

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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

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

Litter collected on the a24 in the back of a collection vehicle

Council urges public to play their part in combatting litter

We are asking local motorists and residents to help reduce levels of littering on the District’s roadsides.

Published: 03 Apr 2025

The Paws on the Doors team at the Horsham District Council launch event

Council leads the way on animal welfare

We are one of the first councils to adopt a new environmental health rating scheme for local businesses associated with the care and sale of animals.

Published: 26 Mar 2025

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