Council news

The good news is that the refurbishment work is all progressing to plan and is well on track to be completed by November 2026, just in time for the panto season

Published: 18 Mar 2026

An overall Council Plan setting out a fresh vision and corporate priorities for the Council for four years until 2027 was adopted in October 2023

Published: 17 Mar 2026

The park will be protected in perpetuity in a legal agreement between Horsham District Council and the charity, Fields in Trust

Published: 16 Mar 2026

Horsham District Council has approved some £84,000 of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding to support a series of community‑led projects that will strengthen neighbourhoods and improve everyday life for residents in the unparished areas of Horsham.

Published: 13 Mar 2026

From precision agriculture to AI powered food production, the team saw first-hand how Brinsbury is equipping young people with the skills needed for a rapidly evolving, land based sector

Published: 11 Mar 2026

Members of the local community donated to a GoFundMe page to support the Museum following a break-in during the autumn of 2025 which caused significant damage to an historic window

Published: 11 Mar 2026

Following Horsham District Council’s request to re-open the examination of its 2023-2040 Local Plan, it can now announce that the examination hearings will start on Tuesday 21 April

Published: 05 Mar 2026

Cllr Bevis met with the management team and took part in a curling contest which was organised by Horsham District Council’s Sports Development Officer Paul Taylor

Published: 02 Mar 2026

The Council will also provide support for the most vulnerable residents of Horsham District, whilst investing in significant capital projects to improve the quality of life for local people

Published: 25 Feb 2026

Developed as a result of feedback from the Council’s various visits to local businesses, the event was designed to inform, connect and empower local entrepreneurs and provided the opportunity for them to come together to share ideas, address challenges and drive forward positive change

Published: 25 Feb 2026

Through the Green LEAP scheme, small Horsham District based businesses can apply for up to £5,000 towards climate-friendly projects to improve their sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint, which in turn will reduce their operational costs and attract new customers

Published: 16 Feb 2026

As part of the re-examination, the Inspector has stated that the Development Management policies currently set out in the existing draft Plan will need to be significantly updated in line with the Government’s emerging National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

Published: 12 Feb 2026