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Planting bulbs in Horsham Park

Come along to Horsham Park’s bulbs for lives planting event

The Samaritans, Horsham District Council and Friends of Horsham Park are holding a spring bulb planting event in Horsham Park on 22 and 23 October to celebrate the great work of the Horsham and Crawley branch of the Samaritans.

Published: 30 Sep 2022

Cllr Toni Bradnum at the Sussex Green Hub during Big Green Week

Council supports national Big Green Week

Horsham District Council is celebrating Big Green Week which is running from 24 September to 2 October this year.

Published: 28 Sep 2022

Massimo and his Italian Coffee Guy van, a small van kitted out with coffee making equipment

New LEAP grant funding launched enabling local small businesses to adapt to change

A new round of LEAP funding launches on Monday 3 October 2022.

Published: 26 Sep 2022

David and Chris Woods-Hale (Major Mind Games), Cllr Jonathan Chowen, Gill Buchanan (Swan Walk Manager), Lorna Beard (Lorna Beard Studios), Drew Dewsall (Gobsmack Comics)

New entrepreneurs hit Horsham’s high streets

Thanks to a range of grant funds and innovative initiatives from Horsham District Council several new entrepreneurs have been able to expand their businesses in the retail sector.

Published: 23 Sep 2022

An overhead shot of the Jobs and Skills Fair at Drill Hall Horsham

Calling all local employers! Book a stand for Horsham District Jobs and Skills Fair 2022

The autumn fair will be on 5 November 2022.

Published: 21 Sep 2022

Chief Executive of Horsham District Council, Jane Eaton; Team Rector of Horsham, Revd Canon Lisa Barnett; and Vice-Chairman of Horsham District Council, Cllr Ian Stannard

Service of Commemoration for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II held at St Mary’s Church Horsham

The service was held on Sunday 18 September.

Published: 20 Sep 2022

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Warmer Homes for residents of the Horsham District

Horsham District Council is offering fully funded measures to improve energy efficiency in local eligible homes as part of the Warmer Homes programme.

Published: 20 Sep 2022

Cllr Kate Rowbottom pays her respects

Council marks Battle of Britain anniversary with respectful act of remembrance

Horsham District Council’s Chairman Cllr Kate Rowbottom led a simple wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial in Horsham’s Carfax on the morning of the Battle of Britain anniversary on Thursday 15 September 2022.

Published: 15 Sep 2022

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Changes to Horsham District Council services on Monday 19 September

There will be some changes to our services in order to support the community and our staff in coming together to remember Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Published: 14 Sep 2022

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Service of Commemoration for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to be held in Horsham

The service will be held at St Mary's Church in Horsham.

Published: 13 Sep 2022

•	Officials and crowds gather to hear The proclamation

The reading of The Proclamation in Horsham

The local Proclamation of King Charles III was made by Horsham District Council Chairman Cllr Kate Rowbottom in Horsham at the Carfax Bandstand on Sunday 11 September at 3pm.

Published: 12 Sep 2022

•	HDC Chairman Cllr Kate Rowbottom lays flowers on behalf of the people of Horsham District at St Mary's Church Horsham

Horsham to mark Proclamation Day

The local Proclamation for the Horsham District will take place at 3pm on Sunday 11 September at the Carfax bandstand

Published: 09 Sep 2022

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