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Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Nature Recovery Cllr Colette Blackburn with Envitia CEO Dom Eade and Head of Enterprise at the Council Rob Leet

Council visit to Envitia in Horsham

As part of a series of meetings with prominent local businesses, members of Horsham District Council’s internal Enterprising Horsham Business Charter Group, along with the Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Nature Recovery Cllr Colette Blackburn recently visited data software and services company Envitia Group Ltd, at their premises in Horsham.

Published: 13 Nov 2025

Armistice Day 2025

Armistice commemorations in Horsham

Prayers were led by the Rev’d Cannon Lisa Barnett and the Exhortation was delivered by the Chair of the Horsham Branch of the Royal British Legion Zäl Rustom. The Last Post was sounded by Leader of Horsham District Council Cllr Martin Boffey

Published: 11 Nov 2025

Horsham remembers 2025

Hundreds of local people gathered to observe a respectful act of remembrance this year at the War Memorial in Horsham’s Carfax on Remembrance Sunday 9 November.

Published: 10 Nov 2025

Remembrance at Horsham station

Chairman attends remembrance unveiling at Horsham Station

A new memorial has been unveiled at Horsham Station.

Published: 07 Nov 2025

Steyning Christmas Market celebrations

Festive events promote buying local this Christmas in Horsham District

In the lead up to Christmas, an exciting array of local festive markets and events are taking place across Horsham District, bursting with seasonal charm. From handcrafted gifts and delicious local food and drink to magical entertainment, activities and live music, there is something for everyone to discover and enjoy.

Published: 07 Nov 2025

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Council lodges formal complaint to Planning Inspectorate

Horsham District Council has formally submitted a complaint to the Planning Inspectorate identifying a number of failings in the Inspector’s decision letter which approved outline planning permission for 800 homes and sports and leisure facilities at the Horsham Golf and Fitness Club near Southwater, West Sussex.

Published: 05 Nov 2025

Statement on Natural England withdrawing Position Statement on water neutrality

Horsham District Council has received confirmation from Natural England that it has withdrawn its September 2021 Position Statement on water neutrality in the Sussex North Water Supply Zone.

Published: 04 Nov 2025

Members of Horsham District Council's Parks and Countryside team and Friends of Horsham Park with the Council's Leader Cllr Martin Boffey celebrating the awards.

Top accolades for Horsham's iconic park

Horsham Park has secured three top accolades in the Royal Horticultural Society South and South-East In Bloom Awards for 2025.

Published: 31 Oct 2025

Horsham Remembers

Horsham Remembers 2025

A respectful act of remembrance will be marked this year at the War Memorial in Horsham’s Carfax on Remembrance Sunday 9 November.

Published: 31 Oct 2025

Suggested town wards for Horsham town council

Horsham Town Council consultation - the results are in

Some 75% of respondents are in favour of the creation of a town council for Horsham.

Published: 29 Oct 2025

Winter Warm Ups

Free Winter Warm Up events a great success for Horsham District

Aimed primarily at the over 50s, but open to anyone wanting to be more active and winter ready, the two-day events were a great success with some 300 local people attracted by the numerous taster activity sessions, health checks and healthcare advice on offer for free, as well as a delicious free hot lunch

Published: 28 Oct 2025

Horsham's Poppy Shop is declared open

Horsham's Poppy Shop is declared open

The Poppy Shop this year is in Swan Walk Shopping Centre in the town centre opposite Hobbs and is open from 10am to 4pm until 11 November

Published: 27 Oct 2025

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