Council news

Council supports new Quitforcovid national anti-smoking campaign

The council's health and wellbeing team are running online support services for residents who wish to quit smoking and lower the risk of catching coronavirus.

Council calls for compassion and respect to reduce littering and fly-tipping

Horsham District Council is supporting the 2020 national Keep Britain Tidy campaign calling for residents to exercise compassion and respect the environment during the coronavirus pandemic.

Have your say on open spaces and recreation areas in Horsham District

Horsham District Council are inviting members of the public to share their views in a new Horsham District open spaces survey.

Preparations underway to open the District’s high streets safely

Planning is underway at Horsham District Council to support the safe reopening of Horsham Town Centre and the District’s market towns.

Car park charges to resume in Horsham District

Parking charges are set to resume in Horsham District council owned car parks from Monday 15 June 2020 when many non- essential shops are allowed to reopen.

Skate park and pump track re-open

From Friday 5 June, Broadbridge Heath Skate Park and Highwood Pump Track are open for public use with social distancing guidelines in place to help save lives.

Small businesses in Horsham District receive funding support

A Discretionary Small Business Funds Scheme has been approved by the council to support small   Horsham District businesses affected by the COVID-19 lock down.

First new affordable homes approved for Council owned housing company

Horsham District Council councillors have approved planning permission for the development of new permanent affordable homes in Roman Way, Billingshurst.

New Chairman of Horsham District Council elected

Following Horsham District Council's Annual General Meeting on 20 May, a new Chairman has been elected for the civic year 2020 to 2021

Electrification of the Horsham Railway

Horsham Museum's latest article explores the electrification of Horsham's railway and the public's excitement surrounding this during May 1938.