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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

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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

Colgate Memorial Hall

Council's Community Climate Fund extended for three years

We are delighted to announce that it has secured financial support for its Community Climate Fund for a further three years, offering local community groups up to £5000 to tackle climate change

Published: 26 Mar 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

Green LEAP recipients Tottington Manor near Henfield

New grants out soon to help future-proof local small businesses

A new round of Green LEAP grant funding to support carbon friendly projects for local small businesses opens to applications on Wednesday 2 April 2025

Published: 25 Mar 2025

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West Sussex councils submit interim plan for Local Government Reorganisation

West Sussex councils have submitted their draft interim plan for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) to the Minister for Local Government and English Devolution

Published: 21 Mar 2025

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Help to host VE Day celebrations across Horsham District

To mark the VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations on 8 May 2025, we are offering grants to community groups to help local people to celebrate over the May bank holiday weekend

Published: 20 Mar 2025

Horsham District Council Director of Communities Paul Anderson with the bronze carbon literacy certificate

Council officially accredited as a Carbon Literate organisation

Horsham District Council’s dedication towards tackling climate change has been recognised by the Carbon Literacy Project

Published: 20 Mar 2025

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New promotional leaflet for local drinks producers launches to mark National Tourism Week

A new illustrated leaflet showcasing local wine, beer, cider, spirits, and soft drinks producers has recently been launched

Published: 17 Mar 2025

Storrington & Sullington Wardens at St Mary's Church receiving the donation from Revd. Jonathan Swindells

Generous donation received to support Wardens' Summer Fun Day

The Storrington & Sullington Neighbourhood Wardens were delighted to receive £1,000 from St Mary's Church in Storrington towards their Free Summer Fun Day

Published: 12 Mar 2025

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By-election for Colgate and Rusper ward

A by-election will be held on Thursday 17 April 2025 in the ward of Colgate and Rusper for a ward councillor for Horsham District Council

Published: 12 Mar 2025

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