In this edition we bring you a magazine packed full with stories, news and events.
Take a look at our summer events programme, be inspired by some environmentally-friendly projects taking place, and keep an eye out for various 'Did You Know' snippets detailing schemes that could help you to save some money.
Read some spotlights on teams making a difference in the District and find out how youngsters can join our Youth Forum to help them to have their say.
All this and more, so do read on!
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July 2024 articles
Welcome to our July edition
As we see some warmer days and longer evenings, there is so much to enjoy this summer.
What's on this summer
Get ready for a great line up of events over the summer, including free music and entertainment, ideas for exploring the great outdoors, children's sports activities, and of course unmissable entertainment at The Capitol.
Did you know? Leisure Access Card and free school meals
The Leisure Access Card is a free discount card that helps residents save money on their leisure activities. PLUS: Did you know that your child could be eligible for Free School Meals? Find out more.
Meet our Youth Forum
One of the ways that we try and ensure young people can get their voices heard is via our Youth Forums.
New play zone opens in Roffey
We are pleased to announce that our new youth activity area at Roffey Recreation Ground, off Leith View Road in Horsham opened in May.
Summer at Horsham Museum
You are invited to Horsham Museum for an exciting programme of events and activities this summer.
Could you benefit from an Ownfone?
The Ownfone device from Community Link is ideal for anyone needing to stay connected without fuss or confusion.
The Chairman’s Charity
Councillor Nigel Emery is our new Chairman for the civic year 2024-25. His chosen charity for this civic year is Chanctonbury Community Leisure.
Discover Electric event
The Parkside building in Horsham played host to our first electric vehicle event on 24 May.
Have you visited our new cost of living webpage?
Find out about initiatives available within the District that help people deal with a wide range of challenges.
Check your eligibility for free home energy saving measures
Many more residents can now benefit from a Government Home Upgrade Grant thanks to changes to the eligibility criteria.
Nurturing an eco-community
We are committed to taking action on climate change, and to achieve our ambition we are reliant on working with partnerships and the community. Here we celebrate climate action initiatives in Storrington and Sullington.
Community Climate Fund
Three community groups in Storrington and Sullington have received funding from our Community Climate Fund for climate action projects.
The Wildways Project
The Wilder Horsham District initiative has been making great strides to create a Nature Recovery Network.
Homelessness support in our District
Our Housing Officers work incredibly hard with those facing homelessness to resolve the issues they are experiencing and to assist them in finding a solution.
Have you seen our home improvement guides?
Are you planning to update, renovate or extend your home? Sussex Building Control is here to help.
Discover Environmental Health and Licensing
The work of our Environmental Health and Licensing team touches all aspects of daily life. Here are just some of the areas we look after.
Creating healthier habits
It’s never too late to quit with our free Stop Smoking service from Horsham District Wellbeing, or why now review your drinking this Alcohol Awareness week?
Did You Know? Broadband and phone packages
Social tariffs are cheaper for broadband and phone packages for people claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits.
Did You Know? Pension Credit
If you are over State Pension age, you may be eligible to claim Pension Credit, even if you own your home or have savings.
Keeping our streets clean
Did you know our fantastic crew are out keeping our streets spotless 365 days a year?
Have you tried our mobile app?
We have launched a new Horsham District Council mobile app to help make accessing our services even easier.
Don’t bin them; recycle your electricals
Residents are being reminded how to recycle batteries, small electricals and vapes. These items pose a fire risk if placed in refuse or recycling bins.
Building visitor experiences in the District
We are working on a range of projects to support the visitor economy, part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Winning young traders
In April, Horsham hosted the local heat of the 2024 UK Young Market Trader of the Year competition for the second time. We are looking for traders to take part again next year.
Building local connections to reach net zero
We recently launched the Horsham Business Climate Hub. This exclusive virtual space is hosted on the West Sussex Business Hub and is an opportunity for local businesses.
Did you know? Universal Credit Migration
If you’ve received a Universal Migration Notice, one or more of your benefits will be ending soon.
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