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Neighbourhood Wardens build positivity for Ashington girls

Horsham District Council’s Ashington Neighbourhood Wardens, Bryony Sparks and Christina Arnold, recently facilitated a ‘Girls Event’ in the village with the aim of empowering young girls to feel positive about themselves.

Published: 27 Jul 2021

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Delay to Horsham District Local Plan process

The Government announced changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on Tuesday 20 July, without notice. These changes have significant implications on the Horsham District Local Plan.

Published: 27 Jul 2021

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Council thanks vaccination centre volunteers at special event

Horsham District Council organised and facilitated a special event for volunteers who have worked and continue to work at the Christ’s Hospital Vaccination Centre as a token of thanks for their amazing efforts during the pandemic.

Published: 26 Jul 2021

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Horsham Museum and Art Gallery Curator bows out after 32 years

Jeremy Knight, Curator of Horsham Museum and Art Gallery, has decided after 32 years of incredible service to Horsham District Council, to retire. He will leave his post at the end of September.

Published: 23 Jul 2021

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New Y-Wish Hub opens to help find jobs for local young people

Horsham District Council was delighted to open a new Youth Employment Support Hub in Horsham Town Centre on 23 July. The new centre is specifically for 18 to 24 year olds.

Published: 23 Jul 2021

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Improvement plans for Horsham Park Pond

Essential improvement work is set to be carried out to improve the overall long term health of Horsham Park Pond from August 2021.

Published: 21 Jul 2021

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New summer events to support Horsham District young people and parents

Horsham District Council is working in collaboration with other partners to create a broad programme of free events to support young people and parents throughout August 2021.

Published: 20 Jul 2021

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Accolade for Council’s Community Link service

Horsham District Council’s Community Link service has received an outstanding rating in its recent Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Quality Standards Audit, proving that it offers the very best in health and social care provision for the residents of the Horsham District.

Published: 20 Jul 2021

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Horsham’s new Wellbeing Centre hosts community day

Horsham District Council’s new pop-up Wellbeing Centre is hosting a community day on Thursday 22 July between 10am and 1pm, with the Council’s Community Link, Environmental Health and Wellbeing teams on hand to offer advice on how to stay safe and healthy during the hot weather.

Published: 20 Jul 2021

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New recycling collections prove a massive hit for Horsham

Horsham District Council has collected over 9 tonnes of small electricals, textiles and batteries within just four weeks.

Published: 15 Jul 2021

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New films to showcase delights of the Horsham District

A series of short films and podcasts celebrating the Horsham District have been produced by Horsham District Council to encourage tourism and support local businesses, reminding everyone that they can have a great day out on their own doorstep.

Published: 14 Jul 2021

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Proposed Rookwood site not to be considered in Local Plan

Horsham District Council has taken the decision not to consider Rookwood for development in the Local Plan at this time.

Published: 07 Jul 2021

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