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Free business training programme for local Horsham businesses

2023 Business Skills Programme launching in Horsham District

Saturday 3 December is Small Business Saturday across the UK. A day for us all to champion our small business owners and recognise the huge contribution they make to our communities and local economies.

Published: 02 Dec 2022

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Council urges organisers to consider food allergens at Christmas events

Horsham District Council provides food allergens safety advice for local businesses ahead of festive events.

Published: 30 Nov 2022

Young Enterprise traders in action

Horsham young traders showcase their skills on Small Business Saturday

On 3 December, Small Business Saturday, secondary school and college students from across Sussex taking part in Young Enterprise’s flagship Company Programme.

Published: 29 Nov 2022

Pictured meeting Cheryl Probin, Clinic Director (centre) and the team with Cllr Christian Mitchell, Cabinet Member for Horsham Town (back left) and Mrs Cllr Liz Kitchen, Cabinet Member for Communities (back right) and her deputy Cllr Billy Greening (front right).

Council support boosts local sports injury clinic

Horsham District councillors attended the official opening of The Horsham Sports Injury Clinic at its new venue on the Graylands Estate, Langhurst Wood Road on 23 November 2022.

Published: 28 Nov 2022

Christmas fair in Storrington

Festive events promote buying local this Christmas in Horsham District

A wonderful variety of Christmas events across the Horsham District are participating in Horsham District Council’s ‘Buy Local, Gift Happy’ campaign and spreading some festive cheer in support of local businesses.

Published: 22 Nov 2022

New Electric Vehicle charge points

Horsham motorists to benefit from more electric vehicle charge points

Additional funds have been awarded to the West Sussex Chargepoint Network to provide more electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints for Horsham District residents who live in areas with no off-street parking.

Published: 18 Nov 2022

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Final chance for Horsham residents to take part in 2023 Boundary Commission survey

Horsham District residents now have a final chance to help reshape the constituency map as the Boundary Commission for England launches its final consultation on new revised proposals for constituencies.

Published: 18 Nov 2022

HDC Chief Executive Jane Eaton, Cllr Ruth Fletcher, Horsham Matters General Manager Emma Elnaugh and HDC Leader Cllr Jonathan Chowen.

Council visits Horsham Matters

The Council recently provided extra funding to the charity to boost their foodbank provision and fuel crisis support.

Published: 16 Nov 2022

Parade assembled in Carfax

Horsham Remembrance Sunday Service 2022

Horsham’s Carfax saw hundreds flock to the War Memorial to pay their respects at this year’s Remembrance Sunday Service on Sunday 13 November. The Remembrance Parade arrived at the War Memorial at 10.50am.

Published: 14 Nov 2022

Wreath layers HDC Chariman Kate Rowbttom, RBL Chairman Zal Rustom and a representative of the Army Cadet Force

Armistice Day in Horsham 2022

The Horsham Branch of the Royal British Legion, in conjunction with Horsham District Council held a short wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial.

Published: 11 Nov 2022

Cllr Roger Noel standing in front of a collection of Queen's Green Canopy tree plants

Jubilee Green Canopy trees arrive

We have planted 25 trees for Her Late Majesty's Queen's Green Canopy tree planting initiative, which formed part of the Platinum Jubilee commemorations.

Published: 11 Nov 2022

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Livestock attack in Horsham

Sadly one of Horsham District Council's sheep at Owlbeech Woods was subjected to a vicious attack by a dog this week and has had to be put down.

Published: 10 Nov 2022

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