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Council campaign urges people to ‘Buy Local’ for Christmas shopping

Local shoppers have the chance to win a £300 haul of Christmas goodies in Horsham District Council’s new Gift Hunters shopping campaign, the latest initiative to launch under its ‘Buy Local’ banner.

Published: 16 Nov 2020

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Council supports local restriction business support grants

Horsham District Council will be distributing government-funded grants to businesses required to close during the national lockdown period.

Published: 16 Nov 2020

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Armistice Day in Horsham 2020

In addition to Remembrance Sunday, the Horsham Branch of the Royal British Legion, in conjunction with Horsham District Council held a short closed wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial in the Carfax in Horsham on 11 November for those wishing to remember at the ‘eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month’.

Published: 12 Nov 2020

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Council backs new training to boost local businesses during a pandemic

Horsham District Council has appointed the Chichester College Group and  Solent University to carry out a programme of free training and support for district-wide high street businesses to help them  trade effectively during the ongoing pandemic.

Published: 11 Nov 2020

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Council marks Remembrance Sunday 2020

Horsham District Council’s Chairman Cllr Karen Burgess led a closed wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial in Horsham’s Carfax on Remembrance Sunday (8 November) on behalf of the people of Horsham District.

Published: 09 Nov 2020

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Council launches new 'Virtual Horsham' website

In order to help customers find local traders more easily online during the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, Horsham District Council has teamed up with Visit Horsham to launch its new online local shopping portal 'Virtual Horsham'.

Published: 03 Nov 2020

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Horsham’s markets to continue trading during second national lockdown

Both of Horsham’s markets are happy to confirm that they will continue to trade with essential products during the second national coronavirus lockdown.

Published: 03 Nov 2020

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Council urges residents to enjoy Halloween safely this year

Following government guidelines, Horsham District Council is encouraging people to celebrate Halloween safely this year, helping to save lives by preventing the spread of the coronavirus.

Published: 27 Oct 2020

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Council welcomes long awaited decision on 27 Arundel Bypass

Horsham District Council announces decision on the A27 Arundel Bypass.

Published: 23 Oct 2020

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Public asked to ‘remember at home’ on Remembrance Sunday this year

Horsham District Council is following government guidelines and urging the public to pay tribute to the fallen by staying at home this year.

Published: 23 Oct 2020

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Storrington residents and store help local vulnerable in need

After the Storrington Community Hub was set up during the Covid-19 lockdown, it became evident that there were local residents who wished to donate money to support other Storrington residents in need.

Published: 22 Oct 2020

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Kingslea pupils get a sneak peek of new Horsham play area

An exciting new play area for Horsham Park was put through its paces on Friday 16 October as pupils from Kingslea Primary School enjoyed the chance to test out the new adventure trail and play equipment ahead of its opening.

Published: 19 Oct 2020

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