Horsham District Council

30/10/2026

30/10/2026

The government is expected to decide on the future of councils in West Sussex between now and early 2027, with any new councils due to take over services in April 2029.

Current proposals would replace the existing county and district or borough council system with unitary councils, each responsible for all council services in its area.

The updated timetable follows discussions with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Although no final decision has been made on the future council structure for West Sussex, a decision is expected to be based on the proposals that residents and local authorities have already been consulted on.

Horsham District Council elections will take place in May 2027 using existing boundaries. Elections to any new councils (Shadow Authority elections) would follow in May 2028, giving new authorities time to prepare before taking over services in April 2029.

Cllr Martin Boffey, Leader of Horsham District Council, said:

“Although this revised timetable gives councils more time, it also means a longer period of uncertainty for residents, staff and local authorities across West Sussex."

Read more on the latest news section of our website.

30/10/2026

Tonight is our Friday Late Halloween special! 🦇🕸🎃

Don’t forget to come in your spookiest costumes! Your Horsham will be giving out prizes for the best dressed (prize for the best dressed adult and child)! 👻

Join us from 6-8pm at the Carfax Bandstand for A Million Dreams to A Million Screams - a dedicated tribute act to The Greatest Showman followed by a specialised spooky, high-energy Halloween production.

29/10/2026

Join our Pulborough Neighbourhood Wardens this Friday from 6pm-8pm for a FREE Halloween Family Quiz! 👻

Please email [email protected] to book your place, along with your team name!

28/10/2026

A respectful act of remembrance will be marked this year at the War Memorial in Horsham’s Carfax on Remembrance Sunday 8 November.

The tradition of gathering to pay respect and remember all who have served to safeguard our world and our liberty will be marked as follows:

10.45 Standards, VIPs and Councillors form up in front of War Memorial.
10.54 Sound the Alert. Parade Marshal calls participants to attention.
10.55 Prayers led by Rev’d Canon Lisa Barnett.
10.59 Last Post will be played. Standards to the Dip.
11.00 Two-minute silence observed.
11.02 Reveille played. Standards up.
11.04 Wreath laying.
11.06 Wreath laying by other organisations .
11.15 National Anthem.
11.17 Reflection and blessing.
11.20 Dismiss and parade to St Mary’s Parish Church for Service of Remembrance.
11.20 Public access to War Memorial.
11.30 Acceptance of Standards.

The Horsham Branch of the Royal British Legion is the lead organiser of the event this year in partnership with Horsham District Council.

The parade will start at the BT Exchange Car Park on North Street at 10am and march into the Carfax.

In addition to the service on Remembrance Sunday Chairman, Cllr Joanne Knowles will join members of Horsham RBL and members of the public including local school children to pay tribute to and remember all those who have lost their lives in conflict on Armistice Day on Wednesday 11 November at 11am.

Read more on the latest news section of our website.

28/10/2026

We are excited to welcome visitors back to (part of) the Museum building this December.

Visit the Museum shop for Horsham themed gifts and items by local makers.

Our stock includes mouth-watering Horsham Gingerbread, locally made preserves and ceramics by a local pottery artist.

The Museum shop will open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from December 2 until December 23.

28/10/2026

We were delighted to welcome over 50 business leaders and decision-makers to our second Horsham District Business Leaders Forum this October!

Hosted at the beautiful Leonardslee W**e Estate in Mannings Heath, the event included inspiring insights from keynote speaker Jo Fairley, co-founder of Green & Black’s Chocolate, and thought-provoking discussions during the event’s panel sessions.

Facilitated by MC Tim Fifield, the panels featured expert speakers from London Gatwick Airport, Pentagon Plastics, Architectural Plants, Tottington Manor Hotel, Chef’s Farm and Eshcon Ltd.

Key focusses of the forum were the importance of creating resilient supply chains, sustainability as a growth strategy, and how investing in people - staff, suppliers and customers - lies at the heart of successful business.
There was also ample opportunity for networking amongst attendees to facilitate local collaboration.

The forums are organised by Horsham District Council's Enterprising Horsham team, in association with Gatwick Diamond Business.

28/10/2026

Join our Storrington Neighbourhood Wardens this Friday for a Half-Term SEND event!

The team will be at Chanctonbury Leisure Centre from 10am-11.30am.

Children can enjoy the Sensory Dome with sensory toys and games. There will also be a bouncy castle, table tennis, soft play and quiet area.

Parents are required to supervise, siblings are welcome.

For bookings and enquires please call: 01403 213590

27/10/2026

There is still time to take part in our Winter Warm Ups Fringe! 🎣🚶⚽

Enjoy FREE taster sessions at local clubs and groups across the district, including fishing, dementia-friendly singing, guided walks, pétanque, Men’s Sheds, walking football, ballet, wellbeing walks and so much more!

We hope the Fringe will help residents discover activities taking place close to where they live, encourage them to give something new a try, and help participating clubs and groups reach new members.

Activities are currently taking place in Horsham, Billingshurst, Henfield and Pulborough, with something for all interests and abilities.

Find out what's on and when at: https://orlo.uk/Ousqa

27/10/2026

So far this year, there have been 145 fires linked to batteries and electrical items recorded at West Sussex Recycling Centres, at our Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) in Ford and at the Horsham Anaerobic Digestion and Resource Recovery Facility (ADRRF)!

We are reminding residents to keep batteries, vapes and electrical items out of your household bins.

If it has a plug, battery or cable, don’t bin it.

https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/land-waste-and-housing/waste-and-recycling/recycling-and-waste-prevention/recycling-news/stop-the-spark/

This is already happening in West Sussex.

So far this year, there have been 145 fires linked to batteries and electrical items recorded at West Sussex Recycling Centres, at our Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) in Ford and at the Horsham Anaerobic Digestion and Resource Recovery Facility (ADRRF).

Across the UK, binned batteries, and electricals containing batteries, caused more than 1,200 fires over the last year.

Phones, vapes, power banks, electric toothbrushes, toys, and other battery powered items should not go in household recycling or waste bins.

When they are crushed or damaged during collection and processing, the batteries inside overheat, spark, and start fires.

These fires put collection crews, Recycling Centre staff, waste facility workers and firefighters at risk.

Their safety starts in your home, keep batteries, vapes and electrical items out of your household bins.

If it has a plug, battery or cable, don’t bin it.

Find out why we’re asking West Sussex to Stop the Spark: https://bit.ly/4A4f30Q

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