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Horsham Borough Band Success

Council congratulates Horsham Borough Band

Horsham Borough Band had recent success at the London and Southern Counties Region of National Brass Band Championships

Published: 22 Mar 2024

Discover Electric event

Council to host first electric vehicle event in Horsham to support net zero agenda

The event, Discover Electric, which is being organised by the Council in partnership with Let’s Experience Electric, is free to attend and open to everyone with an interest in switching to EVs and more sustainable motoring to help reduce carbon emissions on our roads

Published: 20 Mar 2024

Community Heroes

Horsham District Council marks its 50th anniversary

In honour of the golden year, a number of our planned events will have a golden 50th anniversary theme, with the focus on thanking individuals who have made a positive difference to Horsham District communities over the years.

Published: 14 Mar 2024

The Great Egg-scape

Take part in an eggscellent Horsham District trail this Easter

To join in the trails there is no need to register or download an app.

Published: 13 Mar 2024

Commonwealth Day 2024

Council marks Commonwealth Day in Horsham

The theme for Commonwealth Day 2024 is 'One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth'

Published: 11 Mar 2024

Vice Chairman presents award at Rikkyo School

Vice Chairman presents award at Rikkyo School

The Ambassador’s Cup was presented to students Miss Mai Ishikawa and Mr Kyousuke Isobe

Published: 11 Mar 2024

 Young Market Trader of the Year 2024

Calling all young market traders

The National Market Traders Federation (NMTF) Young Traders Market competition is open to all traders aged 16-30 years and they are invited to sign up now to take part.

Published: 07 Mar 2024

Fire in Bin Lorry

Residents urged to recycle responsibly after discarded batteries cause vehicle fire

The waste collection team were able to control the situation with fire extinguishers and return to Hop Oast depot, where the contents of the lorry was emptied.

Published: 07 Mar 2024

Drill Hall

Lifespring Church and Council a step nearer to securing sustainable future for Drill Hall

The Council was initially approached by Lifespring Church in May 2023 with a proposal to acquire the Drill Hall facility and fully refurbish it to create a modern, sustainable community hub and conference centre, as well as an administrative base and place of worship

Published: 07 Mar 2024

Claire Vickers and Gill Perry

By- election results for Southwater North and Henfield

Claire Vickers and Gill Perry were duly elected as District Councillors for Southwater North Ward and Henfield Ward respectively.

Published: 01 Mar 2024

Hills Cemetery

Extension to Hills Cemetery now complete

The extension will accommodate an extra 500 burial plots and approximately 500 ashes burial plots

Published: 01 Mar 2024

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Council sets balanced budget for financial year 2024 to 2025

Despite the effects of high levels of inflation over the last two years which have increased gross costs by some £3.5 million, the Council is still on course to deliver a balanced budget for the financial year 2024/25

Published: 22 Feb 2024

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