Better Billingshurst takes shape

From improved play areas and sports facilities to greener spaces and support for local groups, the Better Billingshurst programme is delivering lasting improvements to the village.

Plans for local spaces

The programme will also provide funding for an application to the Football Foundation for a new 3G pitch at Jubilee Fields. Other plans include upgraded changing rooms for women and girls, improvements to the Jubilee Fields Pavilion, a new clubhouse for Billingshurst Bowling Club and a new path at Lower Station Road Recreation Ground.

Developer contributions will help deliver better drainage and a new children’s play area at Jubilee Fields, sensory, natural and accessible play facilities, a pump track and improvements to parks and open spaces across the parish.

Work is moving forward on a wide range of projects chosen to meet local needs, including accessibility and safety improvements at Billingshurst Women’s Hall and a new seating area at Station Road Community Gardens.

The programme will also provide funding for an application to the Football Foundation for a new 3G pitch at Jubilee Fields. Other plans include upgraded changing rooms for women and girls, improvements to the Jubilee Fields Pavilion, a new clubhouse for Billingshurst Bowling Club and a new path at Lower Station Road Recreation Ground.

Developer contributions will help deliver better drainage and a new children’s play area at Jubilee Fields, sensory, natural and accessible play facilities, a pump track and improvements to parks and open spaces across the parish.

Essential roof repairs to the Jubilee Fields Pavilion, the first project completed through the programme, are already protecting the building for local sports clubs and community activities.

Residents also shared their views on plans for local open spaces and recreation facilities in the autumn, with feedback helping to shape the final designs.

Small grants making a big difference

Local groups are also benefiting from the Better Billingshurst Community Grant.

Funding has helped Billingshurst Bowling Club improve its green, while Billingshurst Community Partnership welcomed hundreds of visitors to its second Open Gardens Day.

At Billingshurst Primary Academy, new play equipment and a gardening project are giving pupils more opportunities
to play, learn and grow outdoors.

Students at The Weald School have also received support to design, build and race electric cars through the Greenpower Racing programme.

Billingshurst Women’s Hall has repaired play equipment and added seating in the Mothers Garden.

Horsham Matters has received support for its food bank services, helping residents facing hardship access food, essential items and advice.

Together, these projects will create better places to meet, play and stay active, helping Billingshurst thrive for years to come.