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Horsham Remembers at Home

Public asked to ‘remember at home’ on Remembrance Sunday this year

Horsham District Council is following government guidelines and urging the public to pay tribute to the fallen by staying at home this year.

Published: 23 Oct 2020

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Council welcomes long awaited decision on 27 Arundel Bypass

Horsham District Council announces decision on the A27 Arundel Bypass.

Published: 23 Oct 2020

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Storrington residents and store help local vulnerable in need

After the Storrington Community Hub was set up during the Covid-19 lockdown, it became evident that there were local residents who wished to donate money to support other Storrington residents in need.

Published: 22 Oct 2020

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Kingslea pupils get a sneak peek of new Horsham play area

An exciting new play area for Horsham Park was put through its paces on Friday 16 October as pupils from Kingslea Primary School enjoyed the chance to test out the new adventure trail and play equipment ahead of its opening.

Published: 19 Oct 2020

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Capitol lights up green to celebrate Horsham Park’s Green Flag Award

Horsham Town Centre’s iconic Horsham Park has been recognised by the prestigious international Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the best green spaces in the UK, much to the delight of Horsham District Council’s Parks and Countryside team.

Published: 15 Oct 2020

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Keep your home warmer this winter

The Warm Home Discount is a Government scheme giving qualifying households £140 credit into their electricity accounts. The discount can be applied to energy accounts from October until the end of March 2020.

Published: 15 Oct 2020

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Buy Local campaign to support district businesses

Residents across the Horsham District are being encouraged to think local and buy local where they possibly can in an effort to support local businesses.

Published: 15 Oct 2020

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Council celebrates as Horsham Park scoops major international award

Horsham Town Centre’s iconic Horsham Park has been recognised by the prestigious international Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the best green spaces in the UK, much to the delight of Horsham District Council’s Parks and Countryside team.

Published: 14 Oct 2020

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Rookwood – Wildlife and open spaces put at the heart of a new alternative plan

Following feedback from the Local Plan Consultation on a proposal for the future of Rookwood golf course on the edge of Horsham, an alternative proposal could see expansion of Warnham Local Nature Reserve and the area becoming much more open for full public use in the future.

Published: 13 Oct 2020

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The Capitol receives lifeline grant from Government

The Capitol in Horsham has been awarded £182,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future, the Culture Secretary has announced today.

Published: 12 Oct 2020

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Council supports self-isolation payments

Residents on low incomes who are self-isolating may be entitled to financial support during self-isolation.

Published: 08 Oct 2020

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Award recognition for council’s Building Control team

Horsham District Council’s Sussex Building Control team scooped two major business awards at the 2020 South East Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Building Excellence Awards.

Published: 07 Oct 2020

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