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Council advises landlords to make new safety checks

Horsham District Council advises that from 1 April 2021, all private rented property landlords will need to have an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) performed on all properties, including those with existing tenancies.

Published: 08 Mar 2021

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Rewilding Rookwood - a new opportunity for greater biodiversity

Horsham District Council has developed an ambitious proposal for Rookwood that offers the opportunity to create one of the most sustainable development sites throughout Horsham District for everyone to enjoy.

Published: 25 Feb 2021

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A statement from Leader of the Council Ray Dawe on lockdown easing

A statement from Cllr Ray Dawe following the Prime Minister's announcement on Monday 22 February about the Government's spring response to lockdown easing.

Published: 25 Feb 2021

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Council stresses the important of thoroughly cooking food - product recall

Horsham District Council is reminding the public of the importance of always following food manufacturers’ cooking instructions as a result of a recent safety alert from the Food Standards Agency about salmonella in breaded chicken products.

Published: 24 Feb 2021

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Council partners up to deliver free healthy eating cookery courses

Horsham District Council’s Health and Wellbeing team has partnered up with UK Harvest to launch a new interactive community cookery course exclusively for those who live or work within the Horsham District.

Published: 24 Feb 2021

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Calling all recruiting local employers in Horsham District

Horsham District Council are calling on local employers to register their interest for the upcoming virtual jobs fair.

Published: 23 Feb 2021

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Steyning Wardens help residents combat social isolation

The Neighbourhood Wardens for Steyning, Bramber and Upper Beeding have used the recent RSPB Bird Count weekend to help residents feel more connected during lockdown.

Published: 23 Feb 2021

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Steyning Wardens and Horsham Matters help those in need

The Horsham District Council Neighbourhood Wardens for Steyning, Bramber and Upper Beeding have helped distribute food parcels to local residents in need.

Published: 17 Feb 2021

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Council expresses thanks to Covid vaccination centre volunteers

At a meeting of Horsham District Council on 10 February members praised the work of the many volunteers who have worked tirelessly alongside the Primary Care Networks and council officers to support the logistics of the Covid19 immunisation centre at Christs Hospital School.

Published: 16 Feb 2021

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Council joins forces with Warmer Sussex to create energy efficient homes for Horsham District residents

Horsham District Council is working with Warmer Sussex, a not-for-private-profit cooperative, to offer a one-stop-shop for Sussex residents in their journey to a warm, healthy and energy efficient home.

Published: 16 Feb 2021

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Rookwood proposal brings protection and improvements for Warnham Local Nature Reserve

As part of Horsham District Council’s ambitious and forward thinking proposal for Rookwood, there are set to be considerable benefits for Warnham Local Nature Reserve which is located adjacent to the proposed site, as well as numerous opportunities to enhance the overall natural landscape for all to enjoy.

Published: 11 Feb 2021

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Council supports National Empty Homes Week

National Empty Homes week is 15 – 21 February this year. This is an opportunity for local authorities across the country to raise the profile of empty homes and highlight the work being done to reduce the number of long-term empty homes.

Published: 10 Feb 2021

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