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Gatwick Airport expansion - Horsham councillors express their views

Horsham councillors have carried a Notice of Motion regarding the proposed expansion of Gatwick Airport’s Northern Runway

Published: 08 Nov 2023

National Craft Butchers Association

Council celebrates 10-year partnership with National Craft Butchers Association

To commemorate this milestone, the Partnership attended an event at the Knepp Castle

Published: 06 Nov 2023

New Horsham Now gallery opens in Horsham Museum

New Horsham Now gallery opens in Horsham Museum

As well as exploring the work of the creatives who have lived here, the gallery also looks at Horsham Town Centre’s redevelopment and the Council’s unique rewilding project Wilder Horsham District and how it is creating wildlife networks across the area

Published: 06 Nov 2023

Mushrooms

Council shares advice on Listeriosis risk from imported Enoki mushrooms

Sometimes also labelled as Enokitake, they are tall white, thin-stemmed mushrooms which are often used in East Asian cuisine

Published: 03 Nov 2023

Mould and Damp

Council issues timely advice to tackle mould and damp in homes

Condensation is one of the most common causes of mould growth and it is caused by a combination of excess moisture in the air and poor ventilation in homes

Published: 03 Nov 2023

Wilder Horsham

Wilder Horsham District project celebrates three years of boosting biodiversity

The project issued its 2023 Annual Report recently which showcases its major achievements for the year

Published: 01 Nov 2023

Christmas Magic Displays

Vote for your favourite Christmas Magic Displays for your chance to win exciting Christmas prizes

Place your vote from 1 to 30 November on social media for your chance to win a fantastic experience or delicious treat to enjoy this Christmas, through an exciting public prize draw.

Published: 31 Oct 2023

Horsham Poppy Appeal shop opens

Horsham Poppy Appeal Shop Opens

The Royal British Legion 2023 Poppy Appeal has launched featuring for the first time a new plastic-free poppy which can be recycled in ordinary paper recycling collections

Published: 27 Oct 2023

Rural England Prosperity Fund

Rural communities set to benefit from new funding

The Council has reopened its Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) to Expressions of Interest, for eligible business growth projects

Published: 18 Oct 2023

Friends of Horsham Park and officers from  the Horsham District Council Parks and Countryside team

Double award scoop for Horsham Park

The Friends of Horsham Park group was awarded the top accolade of ‘Outstanding’ in the ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ category this year

Published: 18 Oct 2023

Smartphone app launched in Horsham to crackdown on business crime

Smartphone app launched in Horsham to crackdown on business crime

The unique intelligence and information sharing app which is called Disc, is being offered to retailers and business partners in the Horsham District free of charge thanks to funding from the Sussex Police & Crime Commission

Published: 16 Oct 2023

 Loxwood - credit Toby Phillips Photography

New Council Plan to deliver fresh vision for Horsham District

The Council Plan clearly sets out what the Council is aiming to achieve for its local communities by 2027, influencing its overall policy framework. For the first time, the Council has also introduced an Annual Plan which details the year- on- year actions it will undertake to deliver on its objectives

Published: 16 Oct 2023

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