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Another successful bid for our Community Climate Fund

Congratulations to Lower Barn Allotments on their successful Community Climate Fund bid.

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Help to shape a greener future for our District

Please complete a short survey to support the District to become carbon neutral by 2050.

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Win a £300 Hot Bin in our new competition

Share your top tips on reducing food waste for your chance to win a free HOTBIN!

Wilder Horsham District Wiston Pond project

Apply now for Wilder Horsham District grant funding

Our Nature Recovery Award is now OPEN again for new applications.

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Supporting Swift boxes in the District

The Swifts Project Team would love to hear from anyone who has knowledge of Swift nests in the Storrington region.

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Rewilding the District’s high streets - Southwater one year on

See the progress in Southwater's Lintot Square after last year's Rewilding initiative across the District.

Great Big Green Week 2023

You are invited to join Great Big Green Week 2023

Great Big Green Week is the UK’s biggest ever celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.

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New resources available to support sustainable businesses

New resources provide support to help Horsham District businesses become carbon neutral.

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New green roadshow to tour the Horsham District

Thanks to the Community Climate Fund, Sussex Green Living will be visiting and working with 10 parishes in a new roadshow.

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Shipley launches a new Community Hub and Repair Cafe

A new Shipley community hub launched this month thanks to the hard work of local volunteers.

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Repair cafes nationwide are invited to join The Big Fix

Repair Cafes are invited to join in the nation's Big Fix campaign this month in a UK-wide celebration of repair.

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Could you be a West Sussex Green Business Champion?

Let’s Go! Net Zero is a new initiative to motivate businesses to embrace sustainability and empower a forward-thinking economy.