Council news

Council bestow Honorary Alderman title on former councillors

Horsham District Council has bestowed one of the highest honours in its gift in conferring four former councillors as Honorary Aldermen for their outstanding service and dedication to the Horsham District.

A Flock of Sparrows – celebrating the art of Dr Geoffrey Sparrow

A true Edwardian, Dr Geoffrey Sparrow came to Horsham 100 years ago after serving with distinction in the First World War. For the next fifty years, he portrayed the countryside and town, illustrating the scenes of everyday life with wit and charm, revealing a master of the caricature, be it man or beast.

Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne supports Billingshurst initiative

Horsham District Council’s Neighbourhood Wardens for Billingshurst, Barry Faust and Glyn Thomas, recently attended the Sussex Police and Crime Commission offices in Lewes for an event to celebrate a recent funding initiative for Billingshurst.

Dog bins go digital in Horsham

Horsham District Council has recently introduced a new slicker way to provide requests for service related to dog waste bins.

Young traders show off their business skills on Small Business Saturday in Horsham

On Saturday 7 December, alongside the hardened Horsham Market stallholders, students from five Sussex schools demonstrated their entrepreneurial skills by selling products from new businesses they have set up for this year’s Young Enterprise competition.

Major milestone achieved for new Horsham school

Horsham District Council is pleased to announce that planning permission has been granted for a new school at the north of Horsham development site.

Christmas and New Year Bin collections 2019

Christmas and New Year bin collection times have been announced for 2019. Find out when your bins will be collected over the festive period.

First new affordable homes to be delivered by District Council housing company

At a Horsham District Council Cabinet meeting on 28 November, councillors approved business cases for the development of new permanent affordable homes in Billingshurst and Slinfold. These homes will be the first to be delivered by the Council’s new affordable housing company: Horsham District Homes.

Councillors agree unique new partnership to enhance local wildlife

At a Horsham District Council Cabinet Meeting on 28 November, councillors approved a unique partnership between the Council and the Sussex Wildlife Trust. This will build on the already close working relationship between the two organisations.

Neighbourhood Wardens advise on road safety district wide

Horsham District Council’s team of 14 Neighbourhood Wardens recently got involved in Road Safety Action Week by sharing advice and giving away free safety items.