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Bramber Brooks

Council to acquire Bramber Brooks to benefit local communities and boost biodiversity

The site, known as Bramber Brooks, benefits from public access, a private nature reserve and a community orchard, and is currently enjoyed by many members of the public

Published: 03 Oct 2023

Horsham District Civic Service 2023

Join us for the annual Horsham District Civic Service for 2023

The Civic Service brings together all those who serve in the District and celebrates the work they do

Published: 02 Oct 2023

Sussex Six Food & Drink Campaign

Sussex Six Food & Drink Campaign launched in Horsham District and wider West Sussex

Local shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes have pledged to serve and sell more food and drink made in Sussex

Published: 30 Sep 2023

Polling Station Review

Share your views on places used for voting in Horsham District

Every five years Horsham District Council has to undertake a statutory review of all polling districts (the electoral areas making up a district ward), polling places (the buildings or areas in which polling stations are located) and polling stations (the rooms or areas where voting takes place)

Published: 29 Sep 2023

Horsham District Community Lottery

Calling all Horsham District good causes

For new organisations, if you sign up and go live with the lottery by 8 December, you will be entered into the prize draw for your chance to win. Existing lottery organisations will be automatically entered into the draw

Published: 28 Sep 2023

Council Chairman announces his chosen charity

Council Chairman announces his chosen charity

The centre gives anyone affected by cancer, from right across the District access to a range of services

Published: 28 Sep 2023

Cllr Skipp with Paul Richardson

Council Chairman attends the West Sussex County Scouts AGM

The AGM included reports from the troops and awards presented for service and leadership

Published: 25 Sep 2023

Chairman of Horsham Twinning Association Lawrence Long, Acting Vice-Chairman Raymond Welton, Horsham District Council Chairman Cllr David Skipp, George Graham Assistant Curator Horsham Museum & Art Gallery

Chairman wishes Twinning Association a good visit

Chairman Cllr David Skipp gave the Chairman of Horsham Twinning Association and Acting Vice-Chairman a set of gifts that will be presented to the hosts on an upcoming winning Association trip to Horsham’s Twin town in France, on behalf of the people of Horsham District

Published: 22 Sep 2023

Gatwick Airport expansion plans

Planning Inspectorate invites you to have your say on Gatwick Airport expansion plans

Gatwick Airport Ltd (GAL) and the Planning Inspectorate are inviting members of the public to have their say on the recently submitted application for Development Consent

Published: 19 Sep 2023

Business training in action

Council launches new free business skills workshops

A new programme of free business skills training is being launched and Horsham District-based independent businesses are being urged to book now for places to avoid disappointment

Published: 19 Sep 2023

Lifespring Church and Horsham District Council work to agree future of Drill Hall facility

Lifespring Church and Horsham District Council work to agree future of Drill Hall facility

As well as running courses and providing advice on topics such as life skills, debt advice and budgeting, the church is also keen to see the space used for musical practice and performance, as an art gallery and for conferences, meetings and events. This will be a facility for the whole of Horsham District

Published: 18 Sep 2023

Carol Tester RBL, Cadet Jaxon Darley, HDC Chairman Cllr Skipp, and Zäl Rustom RBL

Council marks Battle of Britain anniversary

Chairman Cllr David Skipp laid a wreath at the War Memorial in Horsham’s Carfax this morning to mark Battle of Britain Day

Published: 15 Sep 2023

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