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Neighbourhood Wardens’ intervention results in arrest

Horsham District Council’s Neighbourhood Wardens for Storrington & Sullington, Chris Poore and Steve Christian, recently helped Sussex Police to catch thieves in Storrington.

Published: 28 Sep 2021

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New defibrillator unveiled for the Needles in Horsham

Horsham District Council Chairman Cllr David Skipp unveiled a new public access defibrillator at the Needles Neighbourhood Centre in Three Acres, Horsham on Wednesday 23 September.

Published: 27 Sep 2021

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Celebrating The Great Big Green Week in Horsham

A national week of events highlighting action on climate change took place from 18 to 26 September this year. The Great Big Green Week was one of the largest events for climate and nature ever seen in the UK. To celebrate the week in Horsham a special event took place in the Bishopric on Saturday 25 September.

Published: 27 Sep 2021

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Two In Bloom Awards for Horsham Park

Horsham Town Centre’s iconic Horsham Park has been recognised with two major accolades by the 2021 South and South East in Bloom awards scheme, much to the delight of the Council’s Parks and Countryside team and the Friends of Horsham Park volunteer group.

Published: 22 Sep 2021

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Horsham Museum reopens with Vincent Lines: The Sussex Years

To mark the reopening and refresh of the Horsham Museum and Art Gallery on Saturday 2 October, the first temporary exhibition will celebrate the life of Vincent Lines during his time in Sussex.

Published: 21 Sep 2021

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Council set to tackle ash dieback issue across Horsham District

Horsham District Council is developing a programme of inspection and felling to tackle the increasing threat of ash dieback disease affecting trees on its land.

Published: 20 Sep 2021

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Horsham District food waste collection trial is ready to launch

Selected households in the Horsham District are due to begin a recycling and waste collection trial to include separate collections of food waste and Absorbent Hygiene Products.

Published: 20 Sep 2021

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Council marks Battle of Britain anniversary with respectful act of remembrance

Horsham District Council’s Chairman Cllr David Skipp led a simple flag raising and wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial in Horsham’s Carfax on the morning of the Battle of Britain anniversary on Wednesday 15 September 2021.

Published: 15 Sep 2021

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Calling all local job hunters! Horsham District Jobs and Skills Fair recruiters announced

Horsham District Council is issuing a call out to all local job hunters who are looking for paid work, voluntary work or new training opportunities to come along to the Horsham District Jobs and Skills Fair which, after a break last year is now back for 2021.

Published: 13 Sep 2021

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Horsham Museum and Art Gallery to reopen on October 2 2021

Horsham District Council is pleased to announce that Horsham Museum and Art Gallery will reopen its doors to the public on Saturday 2 October after being closed due to the lockdown.

Published: 06 Sep 2021

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Neighbourhood Warden comes to the rescue in Pulborough

Horsham District Council’s Pulborough Neighbourhood Warden, Vanessa Green was literally left holding the baby recently after a road traffic accident in London Road, Pulborough.

Published: 03 Sep 2021

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Council flies the Red Ensign to mark national Merchant Navy Day

Horsham District Council showed its support for the national ‘Fly the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day’ campaign at its Park House building on Friday 3 September.

Published: 03 Sep 2021

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