Constant improvement from our Parks and Countryside team

Edition: November 2025

To keep our beautiful green spaces looking their best, a continuous programme of maintenance takes place behind the scenes.

Constant improvement from our Parks and Countryside team

Our teams work in all weathers to enhance the landscapes, features and biodiverse spaces that makeour towns and villages so appealing.

Environment Agency work at Bramber Brooks enhances the visitor experience

Recent work at our Bramber Brooks site has now been completed.The project involved creatinga series of ponds to improve the wetland habitat, along with raised walkways and new interpretation boards for visitors.

Upgrades to Horsham play zones add to the appeal

At the Cook Road play area, we carried out upgrades including new safety surfacing and the replacement of old play equipment. Roffey Rec's Numuga (multi-sports area) is now brighter and more cheerful thanks to its fresh colourful surfacing. The block colour helps zone the playing areas and add an even more fun, vibrant feel to the space.

Our Parks team have also been busy preparing renewal of play areas at Durfold Road and Keats Close in Horsham, to make sure they best meet the needs of all our residents.

Sharing our love of nature

Alongside habitat management work, our team were up early in the morning and working late at night to give residents the chance to discover birds, bats and moths up close.

Highlights of bird ringing sessions at Warnham Local Nature Reserve included the Bullfinch, Goldcrest and Grasshopper Warbler, while at Chesworth Farm, moths and bats aplenty were spotted.

Boosting biodiversity

We recently installed a new eco-island at The Tanyard in Henfield, to support biodiversity. It will provide nesting spots and shelter for birds, insects, and aquatic life while plant roots help clean the water by absorbing excess nutrients.

Dormice received upgraded living quarters in Southwater (above), and during our orchid-counting session at the Country Park, conducted by regular Horsham Green Gym volunteers, over 4,400 orchids were recorded.

We also undertook pond clearance work. This will benefit those enjoying water sports as well as providing ecological improvements for aquatic species. Working with our amazing volunteers We collaborate with numerous volunteer conservation groups who provide invaluable support throughout the year. Recent projects included regular maintenance, removing invasive plants, undertaking coppicing work, and raking the marsh area at Henfield Common.

We are incredibly grateful to all the groups that support us.