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Horsham Poppy Appeal shop opens

Horsham Poppy Appeal Shop Opens

The Royal British Legion 2023 Poppy Appeal has launched featuring for the first time a new plastic-free poppy which can be recycled in ordinary paper recycling collections

Published: 27 Oct 2023

Rural England Prosperity Fund

Rural communities set to benefit from new funding

The Council has reopened its Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) to Expressions of Interest, for eligible business growth projects

Published: 18 Oct 2023

Friends of Horsham Park and officers from  the Horsham District Council Parks and Countryside team

Double award scoop for Horsham Park

The Friends of Horsham Park group was awarded the top accolade of ‘Outstanding’ in the ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ category this year

Published: 18 Oct 2023

 Loxwood - credit Toby Phillips Photography

New Council Plan to deliver fresh vision for Horsham District

The Council Plan clearly sets out what the Council is aiming to achieve for its local communities by 2027, influencing its overall policy framework. For the first time, the Council has also introduced an Annual Plan which details the year- on- year actions it will undertake to deliver on its objectives

Published: 16 Oct 2023

Smartphone app launched in Horsham to crackdown on business crime

Smartphone app launched in Horsham to crackdown on business crime

The unique intelligence and information sharing app which is called Disc, is being offered to retailers and business partners in the Horsham District free of charge thanks to funding from the Sussex Police & Crime Commission

Published: 16 Oct 2023

Haunted Horsham

Haunted Horsham trails launch across Horsham District this Halloween

To take part in the trails there is no need to register or download an app. Delivered by geogaming platform High Street Safari, the spooky trail for your chosen high street can be completed on a smartphone through their website

Published: 13 Oct 2023

Christmas Magic Displays Competition

Enter your business into the Christmas Magic Displays Competition

The competition will celebrate the festive windows, market stalls and internal displays which help to make our towns and villages a magical place to be over the festive period

Published: 11 Oct 2023

Fun activities around Horsham for Half-Term

Fun activities around Horsham for Half-Term

There are lots of fun affordable activities on offer for families this October Half-Term, organised by Horsham District Council and its various partners

Published: 11 Oct 2023

Sussex Building Control

More recognition for Sussex Building Control at the LABC South East Awards

The awards are the largest business to business awards in the building control sector and recognise quality, innovation, craftsmanship and compliance in all types of building construction projects

Published: 10 Oct 2023

Horsham District Civic Service 2023

The annual Horsham District Civic Service 2023

The Chairman of Horsham District Council, Cllr David Skipp, invited residents to join him for this special service bringing together many people who serve in the community

Published: 09 Oct 2023

Jobs Fair 2023

Local employers meet hundreds of jobseekers at busy Horsham Jobs Fair

Organised by Horsham District Council, the Jobs and Skills event was a platform for some 34 employers, training and college organisations and voluntary groups and charities from the local area to attract new employees, apprentices, and volunteers

Published: 04 Oct 2023

Horsham Museum partners with Collyer's College

Horsham Museum partners with Collyer's College to nurture heritage careers

Recognising that career path opportunities for young people in the heritage are traditionally difficult to access, the Council’s Museum and Art Gallery has entered into a formal partnership with the Sixth Form, engaging particularly with students of the College

Published: 04 Oct 2023

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