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Bramber Brooks Nature Reserve - key enhancements completed

The work has created a number of wetland ponds and shallow pools to provide varied wetland habitat for birds such as snipe and green sandpiper, as well as dragonflies and fish

Published: 30 Sep 2025

Active Wellbeing Community Consultation

Help shape leisure services in Horsham District

Residents, community groups and local businesses have a vital role to play in any plans to reshape the future of leisure services and the Council is welcoming their views in a new engagement survey

Published: 29 Sep 2025

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Business Case submitted for local government reorganisation

West Sussex councils have submitted a joint Business Case and individual preference letters to central government, proposing their preferred models for local government reorganisation in the county. The proposals respond to the Government’s ambition to develop alter-native options to the current two-tier council system

Published: 26 Sep 2025

Energy Saving Plan Builder

New online tool helps residents boost their home energy efficiency

The tool generates a personalised home improvement plan based on your property details, offering tailored recommendations with estimated costs and savings. From simple upgrades like LED lighting to more advanced retrofitting options, the tool helps users explore ways to cut energy bills, stay warmer, and reduce their carbon footprint

Published: 23 Sep 2025

Council marks Battle of Britain anniversary in Horsham

Council marks Battle of Britain anniversary in Horsham

Horsham District Council’s Chairman Cllr Tony Bevis led a simple wreath laying ceremony with members of the Horsham Branch of the Royal British Legion and the Royal Observer Corps Association 2 Group Horsham

Published: 15 Sep 2025

Business case completed in response to government invitation to restructure local government

West Sussex councils have reached a significant milestone in the journey towards reshaping local government.

Published: 12 Sep 2025

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Neighbourhood Plan referendums held in Horsham District

Residents voted in favour of the Neighbourhood Plans being used to help decide planning applications.

Published: 11 Sep 2025

Emergency Services Day

Council marks national Emergency Services Day in Horsham

Emergency Services Day (#999Day) falls on 9 September 9th, 2025 annually, with the primary goal of thanking and showing support for the UK's emergency services and NHS staff

Published: 09 Sep 2025

Sussex Six Market

Sussex Six food event draws hundreds to Horsham

The event featured a vibrant mix of local producers, street food vendors, live music, and a star-studded Sussex Super Chef Live Cookery Theatre curated by the fantastic local food guru, Hilary Knight

Published: 08 Sep 2025

New Carfax hub connects Horsham residents with markets and events

Horsham District Council has worked with Food Rocks Markets and Your Horsham to create a useful community information hub in Horsham’s Carfax area.

Published: 08 Sep 2025

Jobs Fair attendees

Connecting jobseekers with job opportunities at the 2025 Horsham Jobs and Skills Fair

Whether you are chasing your first job, switching careers, looking for voluntary work, apprenticeships or new training opportunities, the Jobs Fair will help you meet a broad range of local employers.

Published: 04 Sep 2025

Horsham District Council Armed Forces Champi-on Cllr Clive Trott and Royal British Legion's Vice Chairman Carol Tester with the Merchant Navy bell at the War Me-morial

Council flies the Red Ensign to mark national Merchant Navy Day

Merchant Navy Day was marked today (3 September) in Horsham’s Carfax at the War Memorial.

Published: 03 Sep 2025

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