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Free hospitality courses for Horsham residents and businesses

Horsham District Council is partnering with Crawley College and Mole Valley District Council to provide a programme of free training in hospitality skills.

Published: 18 Feb 2022

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Council supports safe working for home workers

The Council's Environmental Health team is supporting businesses to make sure their home and hybrid workers are kept safe and healthy with available advice and support.

Published: 18 Feb 2022

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Council supports National Empty Homes Week

National Empty Homes week runs from Monday 28 February to Sunday 6 March this year. This is an opportunity for local authorities across the country to raise the profile of empty homes and highlight the work being done to reduce the number of long-term empty homes.

Published: 16 Feb 2022

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Have your say on Horsham’s street markets

We are working to assess the existing markets in Horsham and provide a strategy to continue to grow a vibrant and exciting market offer.

Published: 15 Feb 2022

Jeremy Quin MP and Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Horsham Town Centre Cllr Christian Mitchell

2022 Horsham Apprenticeship Fair is a hit

More than 600 people visited Horsham’s Apprenticeship Fair, which took place at the Drill Hall, Horsham on Saturday 12 February this year.

Published: 14 Feb 2022

Short Breaks Family Fun Day for disabled children and young people

Family fun around Horsham for the half-term holidays

There are lots of fun activities on offer for families this February half-term, organised by Horsham District Council and its various partners.

Published: 10 Feb 2022

Cllr Toni Bradnum with a food waste caddy and bin

Horsham District food waste trial results are in

Results from a recent food waste collection trial amongst selected residents are now in and have been analysed by Horsham District Council’s Recycling and Waste team.

Published: 08 Feb 2022

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Hit the Horsham Bug Trail this half term

A colourful array of bugs and butterflies will be displayed in town centre shop windows for families to track down this February Half Term.

Published: 08 Feb 2022

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New eco-friendly community centre is ready to hire

Horsham District Council is opening a new community centre on the Needles Estate in Horsham which will be called the Blackbridge Community Centre.

Published: 02 Feb 2022

Cllrs Toni Bradnum and James Wright visit Sussex Green Living Climate Hub

Councillors visit Sussex Green Living Climate Hub

Cllr Toni Bradnum, Cabinet Member for Recycling and Waste and Cllr James Wright, Cabinet Member for the Environment and Rural Affairs dropped in to see all the great work Sussex Green Living are doing to tackle climate change.

Published: 01 Feb 2022

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People advised to look out for food hygiene ratings when eating out

The Council is advising local people to look out for food hygiene ratings when eating out in restaurants, pubs and cafes.

Published: 27 Jan 2022

Warmer homes

Helping Horsham District homes be warmer and more energy efficient

People across Horsham District are being encouraged to check if they are eligible to receive help under a new scheme being launched to help local householders be warmer in their homes, lower their carbon emissions, and save money on their fuel bills.

Published: 27 Jan 2022

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