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Horsham District Council Cabinet Member Cllr Jay Mercer with some of the Recycling , Waste  and Street Cleansing crew

Horsham streets ahead with new all-electric sweepers

Horsham District Council’s fleet of street cleansing vehicles can now benefit from new all-electric sweepers for Horsham’s town centre.

Published: 28 Jul 2023

Bike safety event at Ashington Community Centre

Ashington Wardens get cyclists set for summer

On Thursday 13 July, the Ashington Neighbourhood Wardens, Bryony and Christina, ran a bike safety event at Ashington Community Centre with Sussex Police, West Sussex Fire & Rescue, and the Bicycle Exchange.

Published: 21 Jul 2023

Horsham Neighbourhood Warden team alongside Parking colleagues, West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and Sussex Police

Wardens RTA event promotes safer road use

Our Horsham wardens were highlighting road safety with Parking colleagues and West Sussex Fire and Rescue

Published: 19 Jul 2023

Horsham District Council Parks and Countryside team with Cllr Martin Boffey Leader of the Council, Cllr Jon Olson Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture and Green Spaces, Cllr Ruth Fletcher Denne Ward Councillor and Cabinet Member for Local Economy and Place, Trudie Mitchell Denne Neighbourhood Council Chair, and Friends of Horsham Park volunteers.

Horsham Park celebrates Green Flag Award for fourth year

Horsham Park has been awarded the coveted Green Flag Award as it is officially recognised as one of the country’s best parks.

Published: 19 Jul 2023

Fine and Scandi food van. Photography: Toby Phillips

Horsham District Council expands Business Training Programme

Take our simple quiz to help understand if your current business sales approach is as effective as it can be

Published: 18 Jul 2023

Horsham Human Nature Garden in full bloom

Love your Horsham District Parks

As part of the national ‘Love Parks Week’, Horsham District Council is encouraging everyone to get out and about and enjoy all that our local parks and green spaces have to offer.

Published: 17 Jul 2023

On-street electric charging points

Have your say on new proposed electric vehicle chargepoints near you

The first installation phase of the new public electric vehicle chargepoints is complete for Horsham District.

Published: 17 Jul 2023

Composure Accounting enjoy their survey prize at Major Mindgames

Last chance to make your future business space needs known

There are just two weeks left for Horsham District businesses and entrepreneurs to share their views about their future business space needs.

Published: 14 Jul 2023

Kid playing the High Street Safari

Free interactive trails come to Horsham District high streets this summer

This summer a new, free interactive digital story trail is available for families to enjoy as they join the search for a mythic dragon in Horsham District’s high streets.

Published: 14 Jul 2023

The Annual Canvass 2023 is underway

Make sure you are entitled to vote - annual canvass 2023

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

Published: 12 Jul 2023

The Capitol Horsham lit up blue for the 75th birthday of the NHS

The Capitol lights up blue as the NHS turns 75

On the evening of the 5 July, we lit up the iconic Capitol building in Horsham for the 75th anniversary of the NHS.

Published: 06 Jul 2023

Community Climate Fund

New community funds and free support available to reverse climate change

The Community Climate Fund enables local groups to make a real positive impact on our environment.

Published: 05 Jul 2023

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