Council news

Free afternoon parking for bank holiday weekend

Recognising that many people are now wanting to start getting out and about more to browse the shops and cafes and enjoy our District’s towns and villages, Horsham District Council is offering free parking in its town and village car parks from 2pm across the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Make sure you are entitled to vote – annual canvass 2020

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

Capitol Horsham announces great line up of live shows to put the sparkle into Christmas 2020

The Capitol is delighted to announce an excellent programme of Christmas entertainment for 2020.

Save the dates for The Big Nibble 2020!

The Big Nibble Food Festival is on its way this September to promote local food and drink businesses across the District – in a virtual format.

Causeway House - A Horsham Icon Brought to Life

Horsham Museum's curator Jeremy Knight has released a new, exciting and visually interesting book detailing the rich history behind Causeway House.

Council says NO to providing for 1,715 homes every year for the next 10 years

The Government announced last week that it was consulting on proposals to reform the planning system in England. Unless that is changed it would oblige Horsham District Council to almost double the number of homes from the current Government minimum target of 920 homes to 1,715 homes a year.

Council marks 75th VJ Day anniversary with a respectful act of remembrance in Horsham

Horsham District Council’s Chairman Cllr Karen Burgess led a simple wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial in Horsham’s Carfax on the morning of the VJ Day 75^th anniversary on Saturday 15 August 2020.

A museum fit for the future

Horsham Museum and Art Gallery is set to undertake one of the most dramatic changes in its 126-year-old history as work begins to modernise and refresh displays, introduce a digital cultural heritage offer, and improve the customer experience.

Council’s recycling champions trial new “hot bin” to combat waste

A local family has stepped forward to help Horsham District Council with a new recycling trial, aiming to reduce the levels of food waste they throw away.

Everything stops for ‘Tea at Two’ across Horsham District

Since Horsham District Council launched its Tea at Two campaign, dozens of local eateries have signed up to offer special promotions for customers wanting to enjoy a quieter bite to eat when our towns and villages are not so busy.