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Grant funding opportunities reopen for local communities

Do you have any community project ideas to help tackle climate change or biodiversity loss? Applications for funding are open once again, with up to £5000 available per project to make them happen.

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We are installing LED lighting in our Horsham District car parks

Last year we replaced all the lights in our multi storey car parks with LED lighting. We are now working to replace all the lights in our car parks across the District.

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We’ve reduced our direct carbon emissions by almost 60%

Horsham District Council has reduced its direct carbon footprint by about 57% since 2019/20; that is, about 1,300 tonnes of carbon.

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Launching a new Climate Action Hub for West Sussex

We are supporting County in the launch of an exciting new Climate Action Hub for the whole community.

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New Community Energy Horsham partnership established

Find out how we are working with newly formed resident-led group Community Energy Horsham.

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Funding available for West Sussex communities to tackle flooding

See how flood mitigation funding helped to significantly reduce flooding in Pulborough.

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We're celebrating Recycle Week with some good news!

In celebration of national Recycle Week from 17 - 24 October we'd like to say Thank You for being the best recyclers in West Sussex!

 The River Arun in Pulborough - credit Toby Phillips

Major funding secures a vital landscape restoration project

A grant of £500,000 has been secured to support an exciting new landscape recovery programme to improve the River Adur.

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£20,000 energy grants available to support local businesses

Maximum business grants up to £20,000 now available to help businesses reduce their energy costs.

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New video series shares inspirational low carbon business stories

Watch inspiring local case studies in a new ‘Low Carbon Business’ video series from Horsham District Council and partners.

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More communities benefit from our Community Climate Fund

Find out how they will reduce their carbon emissions, save energy and cut back on their energy bills.

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You can now recycle your bottle tops and your hard plastics

The list of items that can be recycled at home and in our recycling centres has now expanded even more.