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Have your say on climate action strategy for Horsham District

Horsham District Council has produced a draft Climate Action Strategy to support the whole of Horsham District to become carbon neutral by 2050 and is inviting local residents, businesses, community groups and key partners to give their views on it.

Published: 26 Jun 2023

Cllr Skipp with the Armed Forces Day flag

Horsham marks start of Armed Forces week

Horsham District Council and the Horsham branch of the Royal British Legion started the week of celebrations by raising the Armed Forces flag at the War Memorial in Horsham’s Carfax.

Published: 19 Jun 2023

Chris Woods Hale, Carly Hacker and Cllr Ruth Fletcher

Have your say on future workspace needs for your business

Businesses are encouraged to complete the short survey to help provide a valuable insight into local business space needs and to inform future support.

Published: 19 Jun 2023

Fly tipped rubbish in Rusper countryside

Working together to SCRAP fly-tipping

As part of the West Sussex Waste Partnership, we're working with the Police and Crime Commissioner, Sussex Police, The Environment Agency and others on fly-tipping.

Published: 16 Jun 2023

HDC Chairman Cllr David Skipp and Vice Chairman Cllr Nigel Emery prepare to raise the Sussex Day flag

Horsham District Council marks Sussex Day

The Sussex Day flag was flying on Park House and there are lots of events to mark the day.

Published: 16 Jun 2023

Cabinet Member for Place and Economic Development, Ruth Fletcher & Garry Mortimer-Cook, Economic Development Officer

Horsham District kicks off Sussex Six Food & Drink Business Campaign

Local shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes are being encouraged to join the Sussex Six campaign.

Published: 15 Jun 2023

Armed forces day 2016

Horsham marks Armed Forces Week

Celebrations will start with a flag raising ceremony led by Horsham District Council Chairman Cllr David Skipp.

Published: 15 Jun 2023

From left to right Cllrs Mercer, Fletcher, Baynham, Boffey, Milne, Raby, Blackburn and Olson

New Cabinet meets for Horsham District Council

The first Cabinet Meeting of the new administration was held at the Council’s offices at Parkside Horsham on Thursday 8 June.

Published: 13 Jun 2023

One of our recycling champions families with their Hot Bin

Share your tips on reducing food waste for your chance to win a free HOTBIN

Six pioneering HOTBIN food composters are up for grabs with Horsham District Council’s new competition.

Published: 12 Jun 2023

Jane Slipper receives Special Recognition Award

Fantastic contribution of volunteers recognised

We hosted an evening of celebrations to recognise hundreds of local volunteers who work hard to make a positive difference to communities.

Published: 09 Jun 2023

BMX at the skate park credit Wildtrack Photography

Skatepark open day great success for Horsham

Skateboard enthusiasts, BMX riders, scooter fans, inline skaters and many spectators gathered at Horsham Park.

Published: 07 Jun 2023

Friday Lates performance at Horsham Museum and Art Gallery

'Friday Lates' at Horsham Museum

Horsham Museum and Art Gallery is looking forward to welcoming visitors in the evenings over the summer months for the new ‘Friday Lates’ series of events.

Published: 31 May 2023

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