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Residents urged to take part in the Government's consultation on devolution

The Government confirmed Sussex as one of six new areas to join its Devolution Priority Programme (DPP) in February this year.

Published: 21 Feb 2025

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John Milne MP visit to Horsham Jobcentre Plus

The visit, organised by our Economic Development team, was to discuss our Empower Your Future Programme

Published: 21 Feb 2025

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Horsham's Capitol to now remain open in 2025

Refurbishment plans for The Capitol in Horsham have been revised.

Published: 20 Feb 2025

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Council highlights new rules on bringing food into UK

Travellers are no longer able to bring any non-packaged pork into the UK.

Published: 19 Feb 2025

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Roffey Football Club scoops major cash prize

The North Horsham football club won £500 in the Horsham District Community Lottery prize draw.

Published: 14 Feb 2025

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Council recommended to approve balanced budget with lowest Council Tax in Sussex

Horsham District Council’s Cabinet endorsed proposals to deliver a balanced financial and capital budget for the year ahead.

Published: 12 Feb 2025

Ward Members for Billingshurst Cllr John Trollope, Cllr Samantha Bateman and Cllr Mark Baynham stood with Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Planning and Infrastructure Cllr Ruth Fletcher in Billingshurst with the War memorial in the background.

Horsham District Council set to spend £2.5 million on Billingshurst

Councillors at Horsham District Council have agreed to spend some £2.5 million improving Billingshurst’s village centre, sports grounds, recreation grounds and public buildings

Published: 11 Feb 2025

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Fairer more consistent parking charges for Horsham District

Revised parking charges were agreed in October 2024 and will be incorporated into the overall budget which will be set at a meeting of full Council on 24 February 2025

Published: 11 Feb 2025

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

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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

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