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Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Environment, Recycling and Waste Cllr Jay Mercer with a food caddy and food waste bin

Food waste collections are coming to Horsham

Household food waste collections will begin in the Horsham District by spring 2026.

Published: 05 Feb 2025

Funeral directors

High standards found at Horsham District funeral directors

A series of reassurance visits to local funeral directors has been completed by Horsham District Council, giving residents peace of mind that their deceased loved ones are treated with utmost care and dignity.

Published: 05 Feb 2025

Horsham District councillors and members of the Horsham Branch of The Royal British Legion stood in front of Horsham Carfax War Memorial.

80 years since Auschwitz - Horsham commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day

On Monday, 27 January 2025, we commemorated Holocaust Memorial Day. Flags were lowered to half-mast, and the Capitol Theatre was illuminated in purple to honour the victims of the Holocaust

Published: 28 Jan 2025

Zaia Marebet and Sha Rahman standing at the front of a room leading a workshop to a mixed group of participants.

New jobs hubs to boost career prospects in Horsham District

Residents who are seeking to improve their career prospects can now access personalised support to help them succeed in today’s competitive jobs market

Published: 27 Jan 2025

Local Plan Regulation 19

Council ready to proceed to next stage of Local Plan examination

The Council believes that it will be able to carry out any necessary Local Plan updates within the Government's preferred six-month timescale

Published: 23 Jan 2025

View of the River Arun taken by Toby Phillips Photography. Photograph shows a length of the river in summer with a lush green bank. A small group are paddling in orange and yellow kayaks.

Council set to adopt a Declaration for River Recovery

At a Cabinet meeting on 29 January, senior councillors will look to adopt a Declaration for River Recovery

Published: 20 Jan 2025

Pictured left to right: Dave Spraget – EMCEL Filters Managing Director, Cllr Nigel Emery – Horsham District Council, Jason Allen – EMCEL Filters Sales Director.

Council visit to EMCEL Filters in Horsham

As part of a series of meetings with prominent local businesses, the Chairman of Horsham District Council, Cllr Nigel Emery, recently visited air filter manufacturer EMCEL Filters at their premises in Horsham.

Published: 15 Jan 2025

Horsham Museum Assistant Curator George Graham-Payne stands with Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture Cllr David Skipp at the Museum's new Discovering Dinosaurs exhibition

Come along to discover Horsham's dinosaurs

Horsham Museum will unveil its new exhibition 'Cretaceous Horsham: Discovering Dinosaurs' on Saturday 18 January 2025

Published: 14 Jan 2025

Have Your Say

Have your say to help shape Council's new Annual Plan

Horsham District Council’s draft Annual Plan is now open for consultation.

Published: 02 Jan 2025

Carmela deli christmas magic display

Winning Christmas Magic Displays announced

The competition was part of the Council’s ‘Buy Local Gift Happy’ campaign to support local businesses and high streets this festive season.

Published: 20 Dec 2024

Horsham District Council lion

Devolution announcement: Horsham District Council's reaction

A statement from Leader of Horsham District Council Martin Boffey on the recent Government announcement regarding devolution.

Published: 20 Dec 2024

Horsham District Council lion

What's next for Horsham District's Local Plan?

The Government-appointed Planning Inspector has announced a pause in the Horsham District Council Local Plan examination.

Published: 17 Dec 2024

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