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Results are in for Council's leisure and wellbeing services survey - check them out!

Horsham District Council has completed a major public engagement initiative to inform the future of Horsham District’s leisure and wellbeing facilities.

Published: 09 Jan 2026

The Capitol Toby Phillips

Curtain’s down but the show will go on for The Capitol in Horsham

After the final performance of this year’s record-breaking pantomime Robin Hood, The Capitol closed to commence a major refurbishment programme. The refurbishment will mark the start of a new chapter for one of the District’s most loved cultural venues

Published: 07 Jan 2026

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Letter from Leader of Horsham District Council

In response to the Government's suggestion on December 18 that local councils may not have the capacity to hold local elections in May 2026, as well as delivering vital reforms as part of the Local Government Reorganisation programme, Leader of Horsham District Council Councillor Martin Boffey has formally written to Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness Alison McGovern.

Published: 05 Jan 2026

Inclusive panto performance of Robin Hood in Horsham

Inclusive panto performance of Robin Hood in Horsham

This year’s pantomime at The Capitol in Horsham is Robin Hood

Published: 22 Dec 2025

The Capitol Refurbishment

Curtains up on major refresh - The Capitol set for its biggest transformation in 20 years

The refurbishment project will begin as this year’s pantomime season concludes, marking the start of a new chapter for one of the District’s most cherished cultural landmarks

Published: 15 Dec 2025

High Sheriff's Mental Health Conference

High Sheriff's Mental Health Conference takes place in Horsham

The conferences are being championed and organised by West Sussex High Sheriff Dr Tim Fooks.Today (9 December) a conference is being hosted by Horsham District Council in their Albery House offices.

Published: 09 Dec 2025

Business Training Programme

Council launches new Business Training Programme for Small Business Saturday

From Friday 5 December, local businesses from across Horsham District will be able to access an exciting new series of business training workshops.

Published: 05 Dec 2025

Christmas Magic Displays: vote now

Vote for your favourite Christmas Magic Displays

Spread some cheer and support local businesses and charities by voting for your favourite sparkling windows and festive displays, in Horsham District Council’s ‘Christmas Magic Displays Competition’.

Published: 05 Dec 2025

Storrington Christmas meal

Wardens' Christmas treat for Storrington and Sullington residents

Storrington and Sullington Neighbourhood Warden, Chris Poore, took 15 local residents to the Old Barn Garden Centre for Christmas lunch recently.

Published: 05 Dec 2025

Warden Chris Poore presenting the defibrillator to the Hanover Walk Retirement Complex residents

New defibrillator secured for Storrington

Residents of Hanover Walk Retirement Complex in Storrington can now feel safer thanks to the successful installation of a new community defibrillator

Published: 05 Dec 2025

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