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Storrington to host new monthly Community Food Hubs

Working with Biffa and UKHarvest, new monthly Community Food Hubs are taking place across West Sussex, including Storrington.

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Funding for carbon reduction and biodiversity projects

Funding applications are open once again for community projects to help tackle climate change or biodiversity loss.

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Henfield to launch Sussex's first Electric Car Club

Henfield is set to create Sussex's first Electric Community Car Club this summer.

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Solar Together makes renewable energy more affordable

You can now get solar panels and battery storage for your home at a competitive price thanks to the Solar Together scheme.

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Celebrating outstanding recycling rates on Global Recycling Day

The Council's innovative approach to recycling has created an outstanding recycling track record for the District.

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Council approves Draft Climate Change Action Strategy

The Horsham District Draft Climate Change Action Strategy has now been approved by Cabinet, aiming to support the District to become Carbon Neutral by 2050.

Funding to support energy savings for rural households

A Warmer Homes funding award from the Government will provide energy efficient upgrades to hundreds of homes across the Horsham District.

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Supporting World Water Day - 22 March 2023

For World Water Day we are sharing some advice on water saving measures and how you can get involved in World Water Day.

Improving our environment through the Great British Spring Clean

Keep Britain Tidy's annual litter campaign calls on Litter Heroes to help improve the environment on their doorstep.

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Let's get behind Food Waste Action Week 2023

6-12 March 2023. Find out how we can reduce, recycle, and reuse food waste to help save the environment and save money too.

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Top tips to help beat condensation

Top tips about how to deal with condensation whilst keeping energy bills down.

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Improving biodiversity in our countryside sites

We work hard to support and foster the wealth of biodiversity across our countryside sites. Here are some examples of places you can visit.