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Climbdown on plans to close rail ticket offices

Climbdown on plans to close rail ticket offices welcomed by Horsham councillors

Horsham councillors raised severe concerns and made representations to the Government about how the elderly and vulnerable would be able to buy tickets and remain safe at stations, if they did not have access to online ticket sites and were not operated by staff members

Published: 14 Nov 2023

Horsham District Council Chairman Cllr David Skipp leads wreath laying on behalf of the people of Horsham

Remembrance Sunday commemorations in Horsham

The Remembrance Parade proceeded down North Street, through East Street and into the Carfax arriving at the War Memorial to then mark the start of the service

Published: 12 Nov 2023

Leader of the Council plays The Last Post

Armistice commemorations in Horsham

Prayers were led by the Rev’d Cannon Lisa Barnett and the Exhortation was delivered by the Chair of the Horsham Branch of the Royal British Legion Zäl Rustom. The Last Post was sounded by Leader of Horsham District Council Cllr Martin Boffey

Published: 11 Nov 2023

HDC Chairman Cllr David Skipp presenting the new Standard to Crawley & Horsham Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club

Dedication service for Crawley & Horsham Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club new Standard

Ahead of Horsham’s Armistice and Remembrance Day commemorations on 11 and 12 November, Chairman Cllr David Skipp attended a dedication service for a new Standard for the Crawley & Horsham Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club at Westlake House Care Home in Horsham

Published: 10 Nov 2023

Storrington and Sullington warden donation

Storrington and Sullington warden receives donation for summer fun day

This money will go towards the warden run fun day in August 2024, which is free to all residents in Storrington and Sullington area

Published: 09 Nov 2023

Horsham District Council lion

Gatwick Airport expansion - Horsham councillors express their views

Horsham councillors have carried a Notice of Motion regarding the proposed expansion of Gatwick Airport’s Northern Runway

Published: 08 Nov 2023

New Horsham Now gallery opens in Horsham Museum

New Horsham Now gallery opens in Horsham Museum

As well as exploring the work of the creatives who have lived here, the gallery also looks at Horsham Town Centre’s redevelopment and the Council’s unique rewilding project Wilder Horsham District and how it is creating wildlife networks across the area

Published: 06 Nov 2023

National Craft Butchers Association

Council celebrates 10-year partnership with National Craft Butchers Association

To commemorate this milestone, the Partnership attended an event at the Knepp Castle

Published: 06 Nov 2023

Mould and Damp

Council issues timely advice to tackle mould and damp in homes

Condensation is one of the most common causes of mould growth and it is caused by a combination of excess moisture in the air and poor ventilation in homes

Published: 03 Nov 2023

Mushrooms

Council shares advice on Listeriosis risk from imported Enoki mushrooms

Sometimes also labelled as Enokitake, they are tall white, thin-stemmed mushrooms which are often used in East Asian cuisine

Published: 03 Nov 2023

Wilder Horsham

Wilder Horsham District project celebrates three years of boosting biodiversity

The project issued its 2023 Annual Report recently which showcases its major achievements for the year

Published: 01 Nov 2023

Christmas Magic Displays

Vote for your favourite Christmas Magic Displays for your chance to win exciting Christmas prizes

Place your vote from 1 to 30 November on social media for your chance to win a fantastic experience or delicious treat to enjoy this Christmas, through an exciting public prize draw.

Published: 31 Oct 2023

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