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Eligible residents urged to apply for Pensions Credit to benefit from Winter Fuel Payments

Horsham District Council is encouraging its residents of state pension age to check whether they could claim Pension Credit, which is worth over £3,500 a year on average.

Published: 14 Aug 2024

Don't lose your right to vote

Don’t lose your voice - residents in Horsham District are being urged to look out for their voter registration details from Horsham District Council.

Published: 14 Aug 2024

Help us shape the future of The Capitol theatre in Horsham

Horsham District Council is launching a new survey inviting comments and insights from local people as they prepare to refurbish Horsham’s The Capitol theatre next year.

Published: 09 Aug 2024

Wardens stage free Fun Day for local special needs children

Wardens stage free Fun Day for local special needs children

The resulting “Journey” group meets once a month and parents and carers can get together to chat about everyday life and the issues they face

Published: 06 Aug 2024

Get ready now for new small business grants coming soon

Horsham District Council has announced a new round of LEAP small business grant funding to support local businesses, which will open to applications on Monday 2 September 2024 at 10am.

Published: 05 Aug 2024

Sussex Sounds Festival

Sussex Sounds Festival makes popular return to celebrate local performers

Venues across the whole of the town centre will play host to an array of local music talent in a series of free performances at the Sussex Sounds Festival which is brought to you by Horsham District Council

Published: 02 Aug 2024

Local Plan Examination

Council submits Local Plan for examination

The emerging Local Plan identifies the expected number and locations for new homes and development areas for economic growth over the next 15 years.

Published: 01 Aug 2024

Youth Forum

Horsham residents to vote on how new People's Budget is spent

The People’s Budget of £100,000 was approved by the Council in June 2024 and will focus on activities and initiatives that support children and young people under 25

Published: 25 Jul 2024

Green Flag Award

Horsham Park awarded the coveted Green Flag Award

The award is testament to the hard work and dedication of the teams that care for the park so that visitors and residents alike can enjoy it

Published: 18 Jul 2024

Animal Welfare Policy

Council adopts new Animal Welfare Policy

The Council has a range of responsibilities for the welfare of animals that fall to different service areas within the authority, as a regulator, landowner, events organiser and as a housing provider

Published: 17 Jul 2024

Horsham District Council

New cabinet members announced for Horsham District Council

Leader of the Council Cllr Martin Boffey has made the following new appointments:Deputy Leader will be Cllr Mark Baynham, who will also continue in his role as Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources

Published: 17 Jul 2024

Sierra Place

Council is on the move

The Council has now issued notice on its lease on the Parkside offices it currently occupies in Chart Way

Published: 15 Jul 2024

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