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New summer events to support Horsham District young people and parents

Horsham District Council is working in collaboration with other partners to create a broad programme of free events to support young people and parents throughout August 2021.

Published: 20 Jul 2021

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New recycling collections prove a massive hit for Horsham

Horsham District Council has collected over 9 tonnes of small electricals, textiles and batteries within just four weeks.

Published: 15 Jul 2021

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New films to showcase delights of the Horsham District

A series of short films and podcasts celebrating the Horsham District have been produced by Horsham District Council to encourage tourism and support local businesses, reminding everyone that they can have a great day out on their own doorstep.

Published: 14 Jul 2021

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Proposed Rookwood site not to be considered in Local Plan

Horsham District Council has taken the decision not to consider Rookwood for development in the Local Plan at this time.

Published: 07 Jul 2021

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Southwater Country Park paddling beach area to reopen

Horsham District Council is pleased to announce that Southwater Country Park paddling beach area will re-open safely to the public on Saturday 24 July.

Published: 06 Jul 2021

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Local schools competition tackles parking issues

School pupils across the Horsham District were asked to play their part in promoting safe parking recently, when Horsham District Council’s Parking Services team launched a district-wide schools’ poster competition.

Published: 05 Jul 2021

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New funds available to boost Horsham District retail sector

Horsham District Council has been awarded some £80,000 to help boost local retailers as they bounce back after the pandemic. The funds will be used to develop a range of different support initiatives.

Published: 05 Jul 2021

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Commemorating NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers’ Day

The inaugural celebration of the NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers’ Day was marked by Horsham District Council Chairman Cllr David Skipp, as he led a two-minute silence at the War Memorial in the Carfax, Horsham on the morning of 5 July.

Published: 05 Jul 2021

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Council issues warning on e-scooters

The number of reports received by Horsham District Council’s Horsham Town Neighbourhood Wardens regarding near misses, collisions and safety concerns about electric scooters is on the rise.

Published: 02 Jul 2021

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Meet Horsham’s new Covid-19 Information Officers

Horsham District Council’s Environmental Health and Licensing team has recently appointed three Covid-19 Information Officers.

Published: 29 Jun 2021

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Chairman marks Armed Forces Day in Horsham

The Armed Forces Day flag was raised at Horsham’s War Memorial in the Carfax on Monday 21 June at 11am.

Published: 21 Jun 2021

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Local hero opens new Wellbeing Centre for Horsham District

Local hero Maddie Dubois has been recognised for her outstanding community work throughout the pandemic when she was chosen to open Horsham District’s new Wellbeing Centre in Horsham town centre on Saturday 19 June.

Published: 19 Jun 2021

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