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Horsham District Council has received confirmation from Natural England that it has withdrawn its September 2021 Position Statement on water neutrality in the Sussex North Water Supply Zone.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

Architec-tural Plants Head of Marketing Jason Gifford with Owner and Man-aging Di-rector Guy Watts and the Council's Business Charter Group's Julie Cavallo.

Council visit to specialist nursery Architectural Plants

Having received a Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) grant from the Council, Architectural Plants have now installed 86 solar panels and battery storage on their land.

Published: 24 Oct 2025

Fully digital personal pendant alarm

Council's Community Link service is ready for the digital switchover

Horsham District Council is pleased to announce that its Community Link service is fully prepared for the national digital switch-over of telephone and broad-band lines taking place this year.

Published: 21 Oct 2025

The Guides bed down for the night

Horsham Museum and Art Gallery hosts Guides for a night at the Museum

Horsham Museum and Art Gallery made history on Saturday 4 October by welcoming the 2nd Broadbridge Heath Guides for a unique overnight stay.

Published: 20 Oct 2025

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