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The Capitol lit purple for Holocaust Memorial Day

Marking Holocaust Memorial Day

On Friday 27 January our flags were flown at half-mast and Horsham’s Capitol Theatre building was lit up purple to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

Published: 30 Jan 2023

A driver smiling in a bright pink and turquoise collection van. The van has Podback and Textiles and electricals collection on the side.

Pioneering new coffee pod recycling service comes to Horsham District

We're partnering with Podback to make coffee pod recycling even easier.

Published: 30 Jan 2023

HDC Cabinet Member for Housing and Public Protection Cllr Tricia Youtan , HDC Head of Community Services Rob Jarvis and HDC Chief Executive Jane Eaton at one of the new family homes

Horsham District Homes complete on affordable family homes

The new homes will provide much-needed accommodation for residents on the Housing Register.

Published: 25 Jan 2023

The Electoral Commission - Apply for Voter ID

Horsham District residents need photo ID to vote at elections in May

For the first time, residents in the Horsham District area will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections. Residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote in May by checking they have an accepted form of ID.

Published: 23 Jan 2023

Horsham District Council waste collection fleet

Council slashes its carbon emissions by over 50%

Horsham District Council has reduced its direct carbon footprint by some 57% since 2019/20, when it committed to being carbon neutral by 2030. This equates to approximately 1,300 less tonnes of carbon being emitted.

Published: 20 Jan 2023

A view of the highway with lots of litter in the verge that has been thrown from cars

Council crack down on littering to protect local environment

People dropping litter in the Horsham District will face increased fines from 1 February 2023.

Published: 20 Jan 2023

Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Recycling and Waste Cllr Toni Bradnum with some of the collection crew.

A thank you to the Council's Recycling and Waste Collections team

Horsham District Council’s Cabinet Member for Recycling and Waste Cllr Toni Bradnum extends her thanks to Recycling and Waste collection crews.

Published: 19 Jan 2023

Horsham District Council lion

District Council set to agree 2023/24 budget

Horsham District Council Cabinet Members set to agree 2023/24 budget on on 26 January 2023.

Published: 19 Jan 2023

Cllr Josh Potts, Cabinet Member for the Environment and Rural Affairs at Kithurst Car Park

District Council steps in to save vital link to South Downs countryside

A vital link to walking and riding routes across the South Downs has been saved by Horsham District Council.

Published: 17 Jan 2023

Horsham markets rebrand

Horsham's weekly markets planning for growth

Look out for new branding promoting both of Horsham’s Saturday markets from this January.

Published: 11 Jan 2023

Horsham District Council lion

Horsham District Local Plan development paused

At the request of the Acting Leader and Cabinet Member for Planning a decision was taken to delay the Local Plan until later this year

Published: 10 Jan 2023

Big Sow and Grow adventure trail

Horsham District’s Big Sow and Grow adventure!

Seven new free Mystery Trails side quests with a fantastic prize have launched in Horsham District.

Published: 09 Jan 2023

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