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New WISH 50+ Jobs Hub in Lavinia House Dukes Sq Horsham

Council launches new jobs hub for the over 50s of Horsham District

WISH 50+ is a new employment support hub for mature workers.

Published: 28 Apr 2022

•	Horsham District Community Lottery winner Pam Thompson with HDC Head of Community Services Rob Jarvis

Pam lands lottery win

Horsham District Community Lottery has announced a new winner of £250 in the lottery's weekly draw.

Published: 28 Apr 2022

•	Officers and Members of HDC with Friends of Horsham Park volunteers celebrate their Bees' Needs Award

Horsham Park wins national bee friendly award

Horsham District Council and The Friends of Horsham Park are delighted to announce that they have won a national award for their exemplary work to support the development of pollinator plants in Horsham Park.

Published: 27 Apr 2022

Successful LEAP applicant Kasia from Mystic Jungle

Council announces new funds to boost small local businesses

A new round of LEAP funding launches on Tuesday 3 May.

Published: 26 Apr 2022

Mill Lane car park in Storrington

Car park improvements to go ahead in Storrington

Residents and visitors in Storrington are set to benefit from new investment to improve the Mill Lane (Waitrose) car park in the village.

Published: 25 Apr 2022

Volunteer Jackie Reeves selling Horsham Gingerbread to a visitor

Volunteers needed at Horsham Museum to help with extended opening

Horsham Museum & Art Gallery is looking to recruit as many as 20 new volunteers

Published: 25 Apr 2022

Cllr David Skipp raising the St George's flag in the Carfax

Chairman set to fly the flag for St George's Day

Horsham District Council is proudly flying the flag of St George at the war memorial in Horsham’s town centre.

Published: 22 Apr 2022

Cabinet Member for Horsham Town Cllr Christian Mitchell; Leader of Horsham District Council and Cabinet Member for the Local Economy Cllr Jonathan Chowen with REC Room’s owners Nick and Rebecca McDowell

New roller rink opened at REC Rooms in Horsham

The Leader of Horsham District Council and Cabinet Member for the Local Economy Cllr Jonathan Chowen and Cabinet Member for Horsham Town, Cllr Christian Mitchell.

Published: 14 Apr 2022

Cllr Mitchell and Cllr Chowen with staff members from Creative Assembly

Final push for the public’s votes for Horsham to be crowned top town for business in the UK!

Horsham has been shortlisted in a national awards scheme as one of the top UK towns for small business development.

Published: 14 Apr 2022

Mystery Trails

Seven free mystery trails launched for seven Horsham towns

Each trail is free to get involved in and invites participants to follow clues around each town to solve a puzzle involving a cast of colourful characters

Published: 14 Apr 2022

Volunteers at Christ's Hospital

Launching the Horsham District 2022 Volunteer Awards

Recognising the amazing efforts of our hundreds of volunteers across the District, a new awards scheme has been launched for local people to nominate their favourite volunteer

Published: 13 Apr 2022

•	Cllr Christian Mitchell and Cllr James Wright present Community Climate Funds to Chair of Trafalgar Neighbourhood Council Morag Warrack

Trafalgar residents urged to get on their bikes

Trafalgar Neighbourhood Council has successfully been awarded a substantial contribution from its Community Climate Fund to help reduce carbon levels locally.

Published: 13 Apr 2022

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