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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

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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

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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

Horsham Town Wardens, along with representatives from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and Sussex Police at the event.

Safe travel event draws a crowd in Horsham

Our Horsham Town Neighbourhood Wardens Maria and Oscar were out in Horsham town centre this Saturday 14 December, alongside West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and Sussex Police.

Published: 16 Dec 2024

New free courses to improve health and wellbeing in 2025

Horsham District Wellbeing is pleased to announce new Get Active courses in 2025 which will be available across the Horsham District, greatly expanding the availability of the Wellbeing team into surrounding villages.

Published: 13 Dec 2024

Improvements to Council Tax Support 2025

Council Tax support to increase for vulnerable residents for 2025/26

Following a public consultation, Horsham District Council is changing the support it gives to vulnerable residents to help them pay their Council Tax.

Published: 12 Dec 2024

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Council launches new Business Training Programme for Small Business Saturday

From Friday 6 December, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from across Horsham District can access an exciting new series of business training workshops, 121 sessions and resources, as part of the Council’s Business Training Programme.

Published: 05 Dec 2024

Holy Trinity School Lower Beeding celebrate the funding they have received

Thousands vote on young people's provision in Horsham District

The votes are in! Local people have had their say on supporting young people’s provision in Horsham District.

Published: 05 Dec 2024

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Council looks to adopt new scheme to protect future of Horsham Park

Senior councillors agreed to work with the Fields in Trust organisation to assess the viability of placing Horsham Park into trust.

Published: 04 Dec 2024

Christmas Magic Displays Competition Vote for your favourite

Vote for your favourite Christmas Magic Display in Horsham District

Celebrate the Christmas spirit and support local businesses by voting in our ‘Christmas Magic Displays Competition’.

Published: 02 Dec 2024

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Lifespring Christmas Fair at Horsham's Drill Hall

Lifespring Church hosted its first Christmas Fair in Horsham’s Drill Hall this year.

Published: 02 Dec 2024

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New collection points created for vapes and batteries

Horsham District Council is trialling two new collection points for used disposable vapes and batteries.

Published: 02 Dec 2024

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