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Restored pond to improve biodiversity

Council to consider Climate Change Action Strategy

At a meeting of Horsham District Council Cabinet on 23 March, councillors will look to approve the Horsham District’s Draft Climate Change Action Strategy.

Published: 14 Mar 2023

Cllr Roger Noel, Parks and Countryside staff an idverde contractors posing next to the new shepard

New shepherd tends the flock at The Human Nature Garden in Horsham Park

We are delighted to unveil a new wooden shepherd to look after the flock of carved sheep at The Human Nature Garden in Horsham Park.

Published: 14 Mar 2023

Planting the coronation tree

Tree planted to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III

Horsham District Council has planted a Common Lime tree (Tilia europaea) to mark the coronation of King Charles III this May.

Published: 14 Mar 2023

Commonwealth Flag flying at Park House

Council raises the flag for Commonwealth Day 2023

Horsham District Council is marking Commonwealth Day this year on Monday 13 March by raising the Commonwealth flag at Park House in Horsham.

Published: 13 Mar 2023

A no-mow meadow

Creating a more biodiverse Horsham District

Horsham District Council, in conjunction with Sussex Wildlife Trust, is embracing a 'no mow' principle in areas of selected parks and open spaces.

Published: 09 Mar 2023

Large group of attendees at the tree planting at Warnham Local Nature Reserve

Queen’s Green Canopy tree planting at Warnham Local Nature Reserve

A Common Walnut Tree was planted at Warnham Local Nature Reserve as part of the Queen's Green Canopy.

Published: 09 Mar 2023

Including Leader Councillor Claire Vickers, Chairman Councillor Kate Rowbottom and Chief Executive Jane Eaton

Horsham District Council celebrates International Women’s Day

We are fortunate to have so many fantastic women working across all our teams.

Published: 08 Mar 2023

Food by Georgia market stall

The search is on for Young Market Trader of the Year

The competition is part of a whole range of new incentives to encourage businesses to try out market stall trading.

Published: 07 Mar 2023

The Pulborough Exchange

Council support for Pulborough-based businesses

Horsham District Council is working with various partners to support local traders in the Pulborough area in order to mitigate the economic impact of the A29 road closures.

Published: 03 Mar 2023

Collecting litter with litter picker

Get involved in this year’s Great British Spring Clean 2023

Horsham District Council are celebrating eight years of their successful Adopt-a-Street litter-clearing initiative by giving support to the Great British Spring Clean this year.

Published: 03 Mar 2023

Crowds sit at tables around the Carfax bandstand enjoying the sun and the event

Get your Coronation party started – Council offers free licences for street parties

There are many ways to get involved in His Majesty The King’s Coronation celebrations.

Published: 02 Mar 2023

Horsham Matters Network and Campaigns Lead Amalia Lovett, Horsham District Council Leader Cllr Claire Vickers, Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities Cllr Tricia Youtan and Horsham Matters Managing Director Emma Elnaugh.

Council visit to Horsham Matters foodbank

The Council recently provided extra funding of some £40,000 to the charity to boost their foodbank provision.

Published: 28 Feb 2023

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