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Fantastic news for pet lovers in Horsham District

We will be 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: 12 Mar 2025

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'Always listening, learning and improving' : Council set to adopt new constitution

The Council’s constitution outlines the structures, powers and functions of a local authority and how it operates.

Published: 12 Mar 2025

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Consultation to open on community facilities at Highwood Village

We are set to launch a public consultation for the residents of Highwood Village and surrounding areas on the provision of new community facilities and enhanced existing sports facilities

Published: 10 Mar 2025

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Neighbourhood Wardens complete Makaton training

Storrington and Sullington Neighbourhood Wardens, Chris and John, recently completed their level 1 Makaton training

Published: 04 Mar 2025

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Grants to help future-proof small businesses coming soon

A new round of LEAP small business grant funding to support local businesses will open to applications on Wednesday 2 April 2025

Published: 03 Mar 2025

Last year's winner Silver Hollow at their stand with their 2024 certificate.

Calling all young market traders

The search is on for the Young Market Trader of the Year 2025, with the local heat of the national Young Traders Market competition set to return to Horsham town centre for another year on Sunday 27 April

Published: 03 Mar 2025

Council is on the move

We are now operating from our new offices in Albery House, Springfield Road, Horsham, RH12 2GB

Published: 03 Mar 2025

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Horsham District Council secures lowest Council Tax in Sussex

Horsham District Council has balanced its budget for 2025/26 securing the lowest Council Tax rate in Sussex with no cuts to front line services for its residents.

Published: 25 Feb 2025

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Horsham marks National Day of Prayer for Ukraine

Horsham showed its solidarity with the people of the Ukraine by marking their National Day of Prayer on the third anniversary of the invasion

Published: 25 Feb 2025

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John Milne MP visit to Horsham Jobcentre Plus

The visit, organised by our Economic Development team, was to discuss our Empower Your Future Programme

Published: 21 Feb 2025

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Residents urged to take part in the Government's consultation on devolution

The Government confirmed Sussex as one of six new areas to join its Devolution Priority Programme (DPP) in February this year.

Published: 21 Feb 2025

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New Dungeons and Dragons Gaming Club off to a great start

A local resident, Oscar, was the Dungeon Master and guided the group of 19 young people.

Published: 21 Feb 2025

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