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Horsham District Council Director of Communities Paul Anderson with the bronze carbon literacy certificate

Council officially accredited as a Carbon Literate organisation

Horsham District Council’s dedication towards tackling climate change has been recognised by the Carbon Literacy Project

Published: 20 Mar 2025

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New promotional leaflet for local drinks producers launches to mark National Tourism Week

A new illustrated leaflet showcasing local wine, beer, cider, spirits, and soft drinks producers has recently been launched

Published: 17 Mar 2025

Storrington & Sullington Wardens at St Mary's Church receiving the donation from Revd. Jonathan Swindells

Generous donation received to support Wardens' Summer Fun Day

The Storrington & Sullington Neighbourhood Wardens were delighted to receive £1,000 from St Mary's Church in Storrington towards their Free Summer Fun Day

Published: 12 Mar 2025

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By-election for Colgate and Rusper ward

A by-election will be held on Thursday 17 April 2025 in the ward of Colgate and Rusper for a ward councillor for Horsham District Council

Published: 12 Mar 2025

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Fantastic news for pet lovers in Horsham District

We will be one of the first councils to adopt a new environmental health rating scheme for local businesses associated with the care and sale of animals

Published: 12 Mar 2025

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'Always listening, learning and improving' : Council set to adopt new constitution

The Council’s constitution outlines the structures, powers and functions of a local authority and how it operates.

Published: 12 Mar 2025

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Consultation to open on community facilities at Highwood Village

We are set to launch a public consultation for the residents of Highwood Village and surrounding areas on the provision of new community facilities and enhanced existing sports facilities

Published: 10 Mar 2025

Chris and John with tutor Emily and their Makaton certificates

Neighbourhood Wardens complete Makaton training

Storrington and Sullington Neighbourhood Wardens, Chris and John, recently completed their level 1 Makaton training

Published: 04 Mar 2025

Green LEAP recipient stands outside a mobile sauna created in a converted horsebox trailer.

Grants to help future-proof small businesses coming soon

A new round of LEAP small business grant funding to support local businesses will open to applications on Wednesday 2 April 2025

Published: 03 Mar 2025

Last year's winner Silver Hollow at their stand with their 2024 certificate.

Calling all young market traders

The search is on for the Young Market Trader of the Year 2025, with the local heat of the national Young Traders Market competition set to return to Horsham town centre for another year on Sunday 27 April

Published: 03 Mar 2025

Council is on the move

We are now operating from our new offices in Albery House, Springfield Road, Horsham, RH12 2GB

Published: 03 Mar 2025

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Horsham District Council secures lowest Council Tax in Sussex

Horsham District Council has balanced its budget for 2025/26 securing the lowest Council Tax rate in Sussex with no cuts to front line services for its residents.

Published: 25 Feb 2025

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