In this edition we're taking you behind the scenes at the Council. Join us as we visit our vehicle workshop technicians, find out how we're securing the lowest Council Tax in Sussex and get the latest news on our planned works at The Capitol.
Plus, get set for spring with our ideas to explore and enjoy the District!
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March 2025 articles
Welcome to our March edition
A message from Councillor Martin Boffey, Leader of Horsham District Council.
Make the most of spring in Horsham District
Discover our Easter and half term family activities as well as our bandstand music performances this springtime.
Discover Dinosaurs at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery
Running until 21 April, Cretaceous Horsham takes you through the fascinating story of how dinosaurs came to be discovered.
Managing a modern fleet
Our Workshop team, based at our Hop Oast Depot, maintain a fleet of 59 vehicles. Find out how we keep our waste vehicles running.
Capitol refresh - behind the scenes
The theatre auditorium will be temporarily unavailable for a short period between April and May to allow for a series of surveys and inspections.
Our priorities for 2025
We have recently published our Annual Plan for 2025 to 2026.
Helping our residents live independently
Whilst it is primarily the responsibility of homeowners to maintain their own properties, we can help vulnerable residents with some repairs and improvements.
Our safety net of assistive technology
Community Link is our support service to provide residents with a range of affordable assistive technology.
Carpenters Meadow, a great place to play
At Carpenters Meadow in Pulborough our improved play space has been completed.
Collaborative work to create a new games room in Steyning
Our Neighbourhood Wardens for Steyning, Bramber and Upper Beeding were excited to open a new games room they have been working on for Dingemans Court residents.
Reduce your food waste and save money
Did you know that over 40% of the rubbish in an average Horsham District bin is made up of food waste? Household food waste collections will launch in Horsham District in March 2026.
Your Garden Waste Service
This year stickers for garden waste bins won't be issued, instead our crews will identify paid subscriptions using technology in our collection vehicles.
Your Council Tax, our share
Horsham District Council is responsible for collecting your Council Tax. Of your payments we retain 7.5% to deliver our services for residents.
Did you know? Council Tax Support
Discounts and exemptions are available to help people to pay their Council Tax.
Stay scam aware
We do send text messages about outstanding Council Tax payments. Our text messages will never ask for personal or financial information.
Free up time, go online
79% of our residents save time and pay their Council Tax securely by Direct Debit.
Congratulations to our Learn to Bowl Class of 2024
Our Sports Development team with Horsham District Indoor Bowls Club and Horsham District Wellbeing ran their first Learn to Bowl course last year.
Free support to make healthier habits
Our free Weight off Workshop (WOW) course is designed to help you make sustainable lifestyle changes focusing on nutrition and exercise.
Parking for Blue Badge Holders
The Blue Badge parking scheme plays a vital role in ensuring that disabled residents and visitors can access parking that meets their needs.
Showcasing our climate change impact
Our Community Climate Fund (CCF) has made a fantastic contribution locally in enabling a network of positive climate action to grow over the last four years.
Conservation grazing and scrub superheroes
Wilder Horsham District (WHD) is a unique and innovative partnership between the Sussex Wildlife Trust and the Council to support nature recovery and biodiversity in the District.
Our Commercial Waste service
Do you need a reliable provider who meets all your business waste needs?
Improving air quality monitoring
Measures to improve air quality in the Horsham District moved up a gear recently with the introduction of new air pollution sensors.
More local residents can now access free home energy saving measures
Many more residents in the District will be able to benefit from warmer homes that are cheaper to run.
Do you have an unoccupied property?
We are currently working with housing associations to provide homes to households in the District.
Volunteer Awards – a chance to say thank you
We have opened the nominations for our Horsham District Volunteer Awards.
Enhance your career prospects
Horsham District residents seeking to enhance their career prospects can now access personalised support via our Employment Support Hubs.
Sussex Six Horsham
How we're supporting collaboration across the Sussex food and drink industry.
Access free support to help your business grow
The West Sussex Growth Hub is a dedicated support service helping businesses across the county grow, adapt, and thrive.
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