At a vote undertaken throughout November 2023, businesses in Horsham town centre approved a proposal to establish a Business Improvement District (BID) covering the main central shopping area of the town.

At a vote undertaken throughout November 2023, businesses in Horsham town centre approved a proposal to establish a Business Improvement District (BID) covering the main central shopping area of the town.

The businesses operating within the Improvement District will pay a levy which will be used collectively for projects to improve the trading environment and enhance visitor experience. This will include initiatives to make the town centre as welcoming as possible, marketing and promotional activities, improving access and attracting new businesses.

The BID is governed by a board of directors made up of representatives from levy paying businesses or voluntary contributors. It will raise a total investment of around £1.5million over five years.

BID funds are to deliver additional projects rather than replicating or replacing existing services delivered by public agencies, such as the Council.

You can find out more about the Horsham BID including the business plan and latest newsletters at: www.horshambid.org.

Supporting aspiring young entrepreneurs

We will be releasing a series of eLearning modules from June 2024.  The programme for 50 young people will progress into bespoke learning and one to one support for a minimum of 12 participants along with providing a networking community for the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Further Information

Look out for more information at: www.horsham.gov.uk/business.