Our District magazine spring 2019

Our District News from Horsham District Council Spring 2019

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Also inside: New leisure facilities for teenagers p05 How we are helping rough sleepers p07 Good news for local job hunters p16

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WELCOME to Our District magazine Welcome to our spring edition of Our District magazine, sharing news, updates and upcoming events and activities from Horsham District Council.

This edition features a special four-page pull out for you to keep with the many highlights and event listings for our Horsham District Year of Culture 2019 which is now well underway.

This edition also brings you details of exciting new outdoor activities for older children and teenagers, the help we are providing for local rough sleepers and a new range of courses to help people stay fit and independent. Also with District elections coming up, make sure you have everything in place to be able to vote.

Thank you to all the advertisers in this edition for their contribution to both helping us to produce this magazine and to making Horsham District the great place it is. @HorshamDC

Horsham Museum & Art Gallery

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What’s on diary

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Event cars rev up to tour our towns and villages

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New outdoor fun in store this spring

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Helping those who are sleeping rough

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Your Council Tax

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Horsham District Year of Culture 2019

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Watch this space

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Private Landlord Services

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Have you purchased your 2019/20 Annual Parking Disc?

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Doing more for local job hunters

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Do you know someone who would benefit from our Community Link Service?

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Cracking anti-social behaviour in our community

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Keeping you independent

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Sport for all this spring

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District elections coming up

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Electric vehicle survey

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Fed up of your trips to the tip with your garden waste?

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Are you getting the best waste collection deal for your business?

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Looking to dispose of your DIY rubbish? 22 Contact us

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Horsham District councillors

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Do let us have your feedback on any of the articles in this edition and let us know what you would like to read about in the future by emailing us at communications@horsham.gov.uk.

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Horsham Museum & Art Gallery Heritage trails revisited

Touching memories

For the Millennium, Horsham Museum with Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), created 32 plaques across the District that gave a brief insight into the heritage of selected places. Now, 19 years later, Horsham District Community Partnership, the District Heritage Forum and the Museum have been awarded new funding by HLF to train volunteers to create 20 new walking trails that will feature the plaques and highlight hidden gems along the way.

Reminiscence Loan Boxes is the name given to the Museum’s internationally recognised loan service aimed at those who enjoy reminiscing or who have dementia. This free service is run by a dedicated group of volunteers and offers a range of themed boxes; a new one this Easter is “Let’s bake and have tea” – carefully themed around the everyday. The loan boxes are designed for groups, care settings or individuals.

For full information on how to borrow, take a look at our Museum website at www.horshammuseum.org/ learning/reminiscence-loan-boxes.

So much more to see...

Open air art gallery A new art installation will arrive this spring in Horsham’s Carfax that will provide a permanent opportunity to see stunning art. The flower design created by Sculptor Tim Ward is inspired by the rhododendron plant whose local popularity can be attributed in part to Leonardslee Gardens and artist John G Millais. Each flower head within the sculpture will allow Horsham Museum & Art Gallery to display reproductions from its impressive art collection, highlighting it's favourite treasures.

Are you inspired by the Horsham District Year of Culture 2019 celebrations to see something in a local village, but don’t know what else is around?

Then go to the Horsham Visitor Information website www.horshamvisitor.co.uk, or pop in to the Visitor Information Centre located within Horsham Museum.

The website not only has a full listing of events and activities but also details eateries, accommodation and travel options. So, if you want ideas for a great day out in the District, look no further.

Horsham Museum & Art Gallery 9 Causeway, Horsham, RH12 1HE | 01403 254959 museum@horsham.gov.uk | www.horshammuseum.org 10am – 5pm | Open Monday to Saturday

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What’s on diary There's a packed programme of events and activities this spring – many of them free to attend. Check out our calendar for the new ones for this year!

Saturday 6 to Monday 22 April

Sunday 12 May

As part of Horsham’s Easter celebrations town centre businesses will host a ‘Bunny Hunt’ trail during the school holidays. Accompanied pre-teenage children can visit a range of shops and draw ‘Find the Carrot’ cards to discover whether they have won a small treat and find the hidden bunny. Organised

by Rotary Club of Horsham.

Excitement ensues as Julia Donaldson CBE and patron of our Horsham District Year of Culture 2019 will be opening the Storrington Duck Race. Be there from 12.30pm to be in with a chance to win the cash prizes. Other entertainment on the day includes the ever popular BBQ and local band Rocket Rockit.

EASTER BUNNY HUNT

STORRINGTON DUCK RACE

Good Friday 19 and Easter Monday 22 April

HORSHAM PIAZZA ITALIA

Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May

HORSHAM’S GREAT N BRITISH WEEKEND EW Kicking off the start of Horsham’s Great British Weekend on Saturday, will be the incredible Broadwood Morris Day of Dance; a riot of colour, music and dance featuring some 25 dance sides.

There will music and traditional street entertainments and classic vehicles.

New for 2019: come along and visit Horsham-on-Sea on the Forum! Sunday, organised by Horsham Folk Club and Horsham Samaritans, and supported by the Council.

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FERIA DE HORSHAM SPANISH FESTIVAL NEW Inspired by southern Spain’s traditional spring fairs, Feria de Horsham is a celebration of Spanish cuisine and entertainment. This free festival is the perfect place for all ages. Fresh from London's South Bank.

Saturday 15 June

PULBOROUGH DUCK RACE Sunday 19 May

CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL Get a taste of the Caribbean NEW in a day. Food, entertainments, travel opportunities with Tourist Board support and a Bob Marley tribute finale. Organised by The Sussex Travel Company, supported by the Council. © Toby Phillips Photography

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Piazza Italia 2019 is Horsham’s 13th Easter Italian Festival. A celebration of cars and bikes, Italian food and entertainment. Two full days showcase Horsham’s wonderful town centre with Good Friday being the Italian car and bike day and Easter Monday being Premier GT’s Supercar day, both with things to see and do for all the family, organised by the Council and various partners.

Sunday 9 June

The annual Pulborough Duck Race returns from midday at the Old Swan Bridge, opposite the Corn Store.

Also on the day are raft races, canoe displays, treasure trail, stalls – fun and games for all the family. Tickets will be on sale at local businesses and St Mary’s School, Pulborough from May.

Thursday 4 July to Mid-September

HEART TO HEART TRAIL Sunday 26 May

PLUM JAM Plum Jam is a free to attend Volkswagen show in the heart of Horsham Town Centre. You will love Plum Jam's classic Volkswagen show with cool vehicles to view throughout the day.

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A unique (He)ART trail across the areas where St Catherine’s Hospice provides end of life care, which includes a large part of Horsham District. Organised by St Catherine’s Hospice, supported by the Council. Follow the trail to see each of the amazing artist designed heart figures across our District.

Following the success of the Piazza Italia District Tours in 2016 and 2017, something extra special is planned for the Year of Culture celebrations in 2019.

The District Showcase Tour will take place on Sunday 24 March 2019 and will see over 40 vehicles from our popular motor-based events in Horsham tour the market towns and villages in convoy, stopping off for celebratory events as they go.

The motoring cream of the crop from each of the following events will take part: Piazza Italia, Horsham's Great British Weekend, AmeriCARna, Plum Jam and French Fest. This stunning variety of vehicles will set off from Christ’s Hospital School, and tour the District stopping on the way at Billingshurst; Pulborough; Storrington; Steyning and Henfield.

Stop off display locations will be right in the heart of each high street offering maximum viewing opportunities and making it easy for businesses to get involved in the action. Each of the towns will welcome the tour in their own unique way by hosting fun activities for all the family, Storrington will be hosting its ever popular Italian market and there will be a French market in Steyning.

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The tour will finish at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, who are planning their own day-long auction-based event, where there will be an afternoon tea for the drivers.

Horsham District Council is working collaboratively with our colleagues across the towns including the parish councils, Community Partnerships, local businesses and Storrington and District Classic and Sports Car Enthusiasts to make the tour the biggest, boldest, brightest spectacle ever. Everyone is invited to come along and join the fun.

For more information on the timings and exact route of the tour, please visit www.hdculture2019.co.uk, or watch out for details in your local press.

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New outdoor fun in store this spring The Council in conjunction with local developers has geared up to provide two great new facilities for older children and teens.

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Skateboarders flying high…

It’s not just riders on two wheels who can benefit from our new developments. From summer 2019, those on four wheels also have a new venue.

“We’ve taken a lot of inspiration from skate parks in the US, Europe and especially some of the DIY skate parks in Scandinavia” explained Lucy.

Broadbridge Heath Skate Park, just south of our newly opened Bridge Leisure Centre, is set to be one of the top outdoor skate parks in the area.

“There are some really good features for riders of all levels, such as rails and ledges, but there are also some crazy transitions and elements of a snake run – which is something that isn’t often included in modern skate park design.

Top British female skateboarder and Southwater resident, Lucy Adams (pictured above) has worked alongside a local group of riders who have all helped to design the new park. Lucy, who has been skating since the age of 14 is thrilled to see the new park come to fruition.

New pump track opens As a first for our District, local bike riders can now head to Horsham to test their skills on a brand new pump track.

Constructed as part of the new Highwood Village development, between the A24 and Hills Farm Lane, the track has been designed and built by Clarke & Kent Contractors, renowned track builders who have developed tracks throughout the world,

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“We wanted to design something different that would really help the skateboard scene in Horsham District grow.

including the London 2012 Olympics BMX Supercross track.

Featuring hills and jumps galore, the 200m long track is perfect for both beginners new to the sport and experienced riders looking to improve their biking skills.

The pump track offers riders of all ages a chance to get together and share their love of the sport.

“Of course we wanted the park to be accessible to everyone, so we’ve also included lots of low level ramps for novice riders to learn on.

“All in all I think it's a totally unique design and I can’t wait to see skateboarders from all over Sussex enjoying it.”

With skateboarding becoming an Olympic sport at Japan 2020, who knows what future local champions there could be in the making.

This development forms part of our vision to improve indoor and outdoor sports facilities for people of all ages.

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Helping those who are sleeping rough

I have no doubt that the outreach workers are saving lives in the Horsham community.

It is always troubling to see anyone sleeping rough on our streets.

What many of us don’t realise is that the needs and circumstances surrounding those who sleep rough, either by choice or not, can be extremely varied and complex.

Thankfully our dedicated Homelessness team have the experience to help with this highly specialised area and have put in place a number of services who are best equipped to directly help these vulnerable individuals.

Our team has developed a number of solutions to engage with rough sleepers in our District: • Our outreach workers work across the District to search out, support and advise rough sleepers where they can access additional help which is suitable for them.

• Working with parish councils we have expanded the Neighbourhood Warden teams across the District’s towns and villages. They regularly patrol areas of concern, identifying individuals who may be at risk and link in with our homelessness team.

• We offer a drop-in advice service at the Council's offices at Parkside, Chart Way, Horsham from 9am to 5pm every weekday.

Support through the journey Here’s what one former local rough sleeper has to say about his experience of sleeping rough and his journey back into a more stable life.

“Being on the streets for a period of time I had become used to only trusting myself. Suffering from anxiety due to mental health issues and the fear of physical abuse by people in the community, just because I was homeless, was a real problem.

“I have also equally experienced the same level of stress and anxiety on my journey learning to live in ‘normal’ society again.

“But due to the patience and tailored support I have received from Turning Tides and Horsham District Council, I am making it.

“I am so grateful for this support “It was hard to keep safe and warm and have no doubt that the outreach when it was really cold sleeping workers are saving lives in the out. With homelessness, often Horsham community.”

How you can best help rough sleepers

Many of our District’s residents are really generous towards people who they believe to be homeless. However, • We have developed partnerships it is important that this generosity with Turning Tides, Horsham Matters is directed to the most appropriate and Horsham Churches Together channels to ensure that any donations to work collaboratively on helping are used most effectively. the homeless and preventing homelessness in the first place.

People wishing to support the homeless are urged to donate to charities rather than giving money directly to individuals, however tempting this may seem, as this assures those most in need receive

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alcohol or substance misuse goes hand-in-hand with the situation due to stress and high anxiety levels.

the right help in the right way and it helps to break the cycle of homelessness.

If you are concerned about someone sleeping rough in England or Wales, you can highlight them using the StreetLink website www.streetlink.org.uk. The details provided are sent to the Council’s Homeless Outreach team to help us to locate the individual and connect them to support.

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Your Council Tax – what are you paying for?

Horsham District Council’s portion of the overall bill is for spending that is focused on the services we need to provide by law, and those that you tell us are important to you.

Council Tax bills for 2019/20 will be landing on your doormats throughout March.

We do understand that Council Tax is a large portion of your monthly outgoings, so we want to share openly how we are spending your contributions.

You will continue to have access to a wide range of services, whilst benefiting from the lowest Council Tax in West Sussex. In common with other councils, reductions in funding from central Government has left us with less money to spend. In spite of this, residents of Horsham District are still able to benefit from a wide range of services for as little as £2.88 a week per Band D household – that’s only 8p a week more than last year.

So every week, for the money you are paying, you can enjoy: • Clean and tidy streets and open spaces • Award-winning parks and open spaces and football pitches • Art and culture at The Capitol and district-wide events • An efficient waste and recycling service with the highest recycling rate in West Sussex.

• A treasure trove of artefacts and exhibitions at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery • Sports and leisure facilities including our new £12.3million leisure centre The Bridge in Broadbridge Heath • Safe food in licenced outlets • Free and fair elections

Just take a look at some of the broad range of services we have delivered during 2017/18 for our residents, visitors and local businesses:

£12.3million

200 households

400 hectares

The Bridge, a brand new £12.3million sports and leisure centre in Broadbridge Heath opened to the public in October 2018. We own four sports and leisure centres in total across Horsham District ensuring that no-one is more than around a 15 minute drive from a swimming pool.

In 2017/18 the Council prevented 200 households from becoming homeless.

We look after some 60 children’s play areas and over 400 hectares of open spaces and countryside parks.

17 units

120 businesses

We have used Section 106 developer contributions to build 17 short stay temporary units for homeless households, with more planned.

120 local businesses have been supported by our Economic Development team with advice on issues such as premises, funding and apprenticeships.

Investment We invested to replace our whole waste collection fleet supporting our new waste collection service which has contributed significantly to us having one of the highest recycling rates in the South East.

249 homes Some 249 affordable homes were made available for district residents – the highest number in West Sussex.

4,000 enquiries We handle over 4,000 enquiries a year at our Visitor Information Centre.

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For more detailed information on the budget, please visit our website and search for budget.

Did you know?

The money we collect from you is not all for Horsham District Council services. In fact, we only keep around 9%. The rest is collected on behalf of:

• All the District's planning requirements • An attractive offer for businesses meaning you get the shops, restaurants and developments that make a district tick • Living in one of the safest districts in the UK. And if life gets tough, we’re here to help: • find you appropriate housing • pay your rent • reduce your Council Tax • keep you safe.

• Sussex Police (10%); • West Sussex County Council (78%); and • Parishes (3%).

Where do we get our money?

12% 28%

This chart shows our budgeted income, of which your £149.53 (for the average Band D household) forms just 28% of our overall annual income.

6% 54%

Council Tax Miscellaneous Government grants Fees and charges for various services Investment properties

100,000 people Over 100,000 people visit our Museum & Art Gallery annually.

3,000 planning enquiries +

We receive more than 3,000 planning enquiries a year, of which over 2,500 are planning applications.

930 clients Our Health and Wellbeing team supported some 930 clients throughout the year.

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Where does your money go?

Your £149.53 goes towards paying for £33.4million of services.

Here’s an overview of how we will spend your money in 2019/20.

2% 17%

31%

4% 3%

24%

8% 11%

Cultural services Environmental and regulatory services Housing services Parking, transport and waste

Planning and development Property services and building control Corporate services and support functions Other, including contributions to reserve

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Highlights coming up…

Your four-page pull out for events and activities until July 2019 The District’s Year of Culture was launched in a blaze of light, music and laughter in Horsham Park at the beginning of January with hundreds of visitors gathering to enjoy an eclectic mix of musicians, dancers and street performers, all topped off by a spectacular light show across the park.

We are now well into the unique programme of events that have gone live for our special year of celebration. These pages give you a taster of the highlights coming up in the next six months and an events listing for you to pull out and keep.

For fuller details pick up a programme from local outlets, and for up to the minute events listings and booking details go to www.hdculture2019.co.uk the key to finding out more.

And above all, make 2019 your year to discover more about our wonderful District and explore all it has to offer.

Shakespeare under the stars Horsham District Year of Culture 2019 is delighted to bring you this brand new production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the unique setting of the Knepp Estate.

The performances take place from Friday 21 June to Saturday 29 June.

A little about the production …

On a Midsummer’s night, four young lovers find themselves wrapped in the dream-like arms of an enchanted forest where sprites lurk and fairies rule.

While a feuding Fairy King and Queen are at war, their paths are crossed by Bottom, Quince and their friends presenting a play within a play.

Speaking of the opportunity to bring such a bold and ambitious production to our District, Director Martin Hutson said: “Shakespeare originally wrote A Midsummer Night’s Dream to be performed at a country house (which is exactly what we’re doing), as a wedding celebration (which will be the theme of our production) and he set it on Midsummer’s Eve (which is our opening night). I don’t think our audiences will ever experience the play in more perfect and beautiful circumstances. I’m thrilled to give people the opportunity to sit on the Knepp Estate, under the stars, during the Summer Solstice and watch one of the funniest Shakespearean Comedies.

“Our production will be bold and ambitious and unlike any Midsummer Night’s Dream they’ve ever seen before.

If you don’t think Shakespeare’s for you, you should book your tickets now.”

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Event listings March Sat 2 & Sun 3 March The Book Lovers’ Supper Club presents Leonardslee Crime Festival, Leonardslee Gardens Wed 6 March Tea Tasting, Leonardslee Gardens Wed 13 March Horsham Writer’s Circle present Lintot – Horsham’s Greatest Literary Entrepreneur, Beeson House Thu 14 March Creative Writing Workshops, Horsham Library; Sussex Comedian of the Year Heat 2, Shelley Arms, Broadbridge Heath.

April Tue 2 April Horsham Writer’s Circle present Percy Bysshe Shelley, Horsham’s Most Famous Writer, Pizza Express, Horsham Wed 3 April Tea Tasting, Leonardslee Gardens Sat 6 April Fun for families, Amberley Museum; Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show, Parkside Building, Horsham; Dame Patricia Routledge & Piers Lane, The Capitol, Horsham Sun 7 April Vintage Car Show, Amberley Museum; Lunchtime Organ Recital, Unitarian Church, Horsham Wed 10 April An Evening with Aggers, The Capitol, Horsham

Fri 15 March Catfish, Rec Rooms, Horsham Mon 18 March Horsham District Schools Dance Festival 2019, The Capitol, Horsham; Little Notes Lullaby Lounge for Bumps, St John’s Community Hall, Broadbridge Heath Tue 19 March Horsham District Schools Dance Festival, The Capitol, Horsham Wed 20 March Fisherman’s Friends, The Capitol, Horsham

Thu 21 March Creative Writing Workshop, Horsham Library; Death Café, Pretty Things, Horsham Fri 22 March Horsham Music Circle present Jeremy Young Piano Recital, The Drill Hall, Horsham; Horsham’s Unity Players present Keep Smiling Through, Unitarian Church, Horsham Sat 23 March Horsham’s Unity Players present Keep Smiling Through, Unitarian Church, Horsham Wed 27 March Relax with Colouring, Horsham Library, Horsham Sat 30 March Mums Can Do, Amberley Museum; The Written Word; a literary life of Horsham District, Horsham Museum

Sat 13 April Horsham District Captured by Light: A photographic record of the District’s cultural life in 2018, Horsham Museum; Bramber Kings and the Castle walking tour, Bramber; Billingshurst Choral Society present St John Passion, Billingshurst Leisure Centre Sun 14 April Spring Industrial Trains, Amberley Museum Fri 19 April Picnics in the garden, Leonardslee Gardens; Easter Egg Hunt, Leonardslee Gardens Sat 20 April Spring Industrial Weekend, Amberley Museum Sat 27 April A Simple Approach to Life, Blue Idol, Coolham; A Norman’s Tale (promenade theatre), Bramber and Upper Beeding; Slinfold Concert Band present Fanfare for Forty, The Drill Hall, Horsham Sun 28 April Shipley Arts Festival, St John’s Church, Coolhurst; Spring Bus Show, Amberley Museum Mon 29 April Garden Tour and Afternoon Tea, South Lodge Hotel, Lower Beeding; Oscar Wilde's, The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Capitol, Horsham Tue 30 April Garden Tour and Afternoon Tea, South Lodge Hotel, Lower Beeding

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May Wed 1 May Horsham Writer’s Circle present James Herbert and the Horror from Horsham, all libraries in the District; May Day celebrations, Chanctonbury Ring Fri 3 May Nightingale Festival, RSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve; Night Time Safari – A Watch of Nightingales, RSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve Sat 4 May Flight, RSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve Sun 5 May Shipley Arts Festival, St Mary’s Parish Church, Horsham; Classic Motorcycle Day, Amberley Museum Mon 6 May The Not Quite Dawn Chorus, RSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve Tue 7 May Garden Tour and Afternoon Tea, South Lodge Hotel Wed 8 May Blue Oasis Night, The Drill Hall, Horsham Sat 11 May Dance Days present A Taste of Ballroom (free taster classes), various halls in Horsham District; Mini Day, Amberley Museum; Horsham Music Circle present The Sharpenhurst Quartet with Heather Wrightson and Steve Dummer, St Mary’s Parish Church, Horsham Tue 14 May HAODS Present Singin’ in the Rain, The Capitol, Horsham Thu 16 May Sussex Comedian of the Year Heat 3, George and Dragon, Shipley

Sat 18 May Home Front Weekend, Amberley Museum; Imagining an Equal World, Blue Idol, Coolham Sat 25 May Heritage Crafts Weekend, Amberley Museum Mon 27 May Steyning Country Fair, Steyning High Street & Memorial Playing Fields; Half Term Fun, Amberley Museum

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June Sat 1 June Floral Fringe Fair, Amberley Museum; Fairies and Magical Creatures, all libraries in the Horsham District Wed 5 June Little Notes Lullaby Lounge for Babies, St John’s Community Hall, Broadbridge Heath Thu 6 June Ikarus Inc, outdoor theatre with The Rudes!, Dial Post Village Green Fri 7 June Shipley Arts Festival, Blue Idol, Coolham Sat 8 June Adventures in Art – 90 Years of Changing Tastes, Horsham Museum; Leonardslee Summer Concert Series, Leonardslee; Caring for our World, Blue Idol, Coolham Wed 12 June Little Notes Lullaby Lounge for Babies, Billingshurst Centre Fri 14 June National Picnic Week, Leonardslee Gardens; Horsham Writer’s Circle Presents Hilaire Belloc, The Sussex Laureate, The Towers School, Upper Beeding Sat 15 June Steyning Book Lover’s Week; Dads Can Do, Amberley Museum; Creating Art inspired by Penn, Patterns and Peace, Blue Idol, Coolham Sun 16 June Father’s Day Banquet, Mannings Heath Golf and Wine Estate Fri 21 June Wiston Estate Sparkling Wine & Dinner with Young Sussex Chef of the Year, Wiston Estate Vineyard; A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Knepp Castle Sat 22 June Creating Art Inspired by Penn, Patterns and Peace, Blue Idol, Coolham; Emergency Services Weekend, Amberley Museum; Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show, Henfield; The Big Gig Horsham Tribute Music Fesitval, Horsham Sports Club Sun 23 June Ikarus Inc – Outdoor Theatre with The Rudes!, Station Road Gardens, Billingshurst; St Cuthman’s Wheelbarrow Race, Steyning High Street Sun 30 June Ikarus Inc – Outdoor Theatre with The Rudes!, Sussex Prarie Gardens, Henfield

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Award winning dance company Motionhouse are bringing their latest electrifying dance–circus production Charge to The Capitol on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 April.

In Charge, art and science collide with film and music taking audiences on a journey deep into the human body tracing the extraordinary story of electricity in our lives. From the electrical charge that sparks human life, to the beating of our hearts and the memories we make, six exceptional dancers bring Charge to life with athletic dance, aweinspiring acrobatics and daring feats on the 5m-high set.

Young people from across the Horsham District will work alongside the company to explore movement, balance, trust and circus to create short pieces to be performed as a curtain raiser to Charge. Globally recognised Motionhouse and Charge in Horsham is definitely one for the diary.

A mosaic in the making Creating a lasting memorial to a local woman’s key role in the Women’s Suffrage Movement has united the whole Henfield community to create unique commemorative mosaics with a helping hand from the Horsham District Year of Culture.

Local Henfield resident Elizabeth Robins was a leading light in the Woman’s Suffrage Movement in the early 1900s and her achievements have been captured on the mosaics.

Chair of Henfield Community Partnership, Carol Eastwood said: “This was a wonderful opportunity to raise the awareness of Henfield’s rich cultural heritage and get everyone involved to create a permanent legacy in the village in time for the 2019 Year of Culture.

Our thanks go to the Council for their support in making this project happen.”

The mosaics will be displayed in the village as a lasting memorial to Henfield’s cultural and historical Everyone was invited to contribute their thoughts and designs in a series importance. of workshops and then come along to make the final artworks.

Blue Oasis Welcoming, friendly, lively and the place to be! Just some of the words people use to describe the Blue Oasis Club.

disabilities to get together, see friends, make new friendships and enjoy the feeling of having a night out in a safe but vibrant environment.

Run by, and for, people with learning disabilities, in conjunction with QM Studios and Horsham District Council, the Blue Oasis Clubs have been providing opportunities for people to achieve their creative aspirations, be that DJ’ing, singing or dancing, for almost 18 years in the Horsham District.

For The Horsham District Year of Culture 2019 the clubs will be happening on 8 May, 4 September and 13 November and Ray Beamer will be making an appearance to bring some new light projections to the club.

Tickets are £3 and available on the door and you can find A full-on disco/nightclub atmosphere, more information about the the Blue Oasis is also incredibly club on Facebook welcoming with nearly 200 people @HorshamBlueOasisClub attending each club night. Because and Twitter @BlueOasis12 of the number of people who attend or contact Nick on it also provides an almost unique nick.jenkins@horsham.gov.uk. opportunity for people with learning

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Watch this space

Private Landlord Services – we need your property

The Council is set to announce details about an innovative new way to provide additional funds for local good causes, charities and non-profit making organisations.

We recognise the essential role that voluntary groups play in our area and want to help them do more great work in the future. Look out for details in the summer edition.

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Do you own a property to let in the Horsham District or surrounding areas?

Would you benefit from: • a no fee lettings service • free tenancy support • a consistent supply of suitable new tenants?

Horsham District Council recognises the significant role private sector landlords can play in meeting housing needs in the District, and as such we have a dedicated team to help get the best from your rental property.

To discuss letting your property with us call our property specialists, Nigel Powell on 01403 215225 or 07734 231018, or Talia Underhill on 01403 215128 or 07879 481032.

Alternatively you can email the team at horshampsl@horsham.gov.uk.

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Please visit our website for more information.

Annual Parking Discs are in use in many of our market town car parks across the District. They represent extremely good value for money at just £12 a year.

The current disc expires on 31 March 2019. To buy a disc for 2019/20 go online to www.horsham.gov.uk/ annualparkingdisc. Alternatively, we can take your payment by phone via our Contact Centre on 01403 215100.

For many users, the annual parking disc system is more convenient and enables them to use their disc across all of the Council’s market town and village car parks.

For more information and details on which car parks the disc can be used and maximum stay times available, please visit www.horsham.gov.uk/annualparkingdisc.

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Doing more for local job hunters Horsham Apprenticeship Our Work Fair returns for second year Information and Support Hubs expand

Proving that apprenticeships are now a real alternative to going to university, our first Apprenticeship Fair was a resounding success.

Now back for a second year, the Council, in partnership with West Sussex County Council, will host the Fair again at the Drill Hall in Horsham on Saturday 9 March 2019, from 10am to 2pm.

Confirmed as attendees with exciting opportunities are: Kier Group, Gatwick Airport, Metricell, NatWest, Nestle and the British Army. It is expected that some 40 employers and training organisations in total will be present on the day with up to 500 apprenticeship and training opportunities on offer.

Our Work Information and Support Hub (WISH) has now expanded into three of our District’s towns – Billingshurst, Henfield and Southwater – making it easier than ever to drop in for help back into employment.

WISH is a friendly drop in club held in a social, group-based setting, giving a helping hand to get you back into work.

Please contact Leigh Chambers on 01403 215264 or email leigh.chambers@horsham.gov.uk for more information.

Our popular Journey to Work programme returns Journey to Work is one of the Council’s most successful employment support programmes, supporting over 500 local people back into work over a six year period.

After a short break, the Programme is back, putting local job hunters on the road to work success.

Working in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, the new Journey to Work programme gives unemployed people a dedicated support service with one-to-one support.

Help offered includes a CV writing service, interview practice, health and wellbeing advice and ongoing mentoring and practical support to look for jobs and work experience.

Every participant’s journey is different and Journey to Work tailors activity to personal needs and has a sympathetic approach in supporting people back into the workplace.

You may be claiming benefits, although this is not a requirement of the programme.

If you are interested in trying out this programme, please ask your Jobcentre Plus Advisor or contact the Council’s Lesley Beauvoisin, Employment Support Development Officer by calling 01403 215262 or 07917 594002.

Or by emailing her at lesley. beauvoisin@horsham.gov.uk.

The Council works with a local training organisation called SETAS to deliver the WISH Clubs.

Commenting on the new Clubs, SETAS Co-ordinator Richard Brooks said: “The great thing about WISH is that anyone can drop in to discuss their situation in confidence, and be assured of a warm and sensitive reception from myself and my team.”

The WISH Club venues and meeting times are: Billingshurst Billingshurst Centre, Roman Way Every Monday 10am to 1pm Henfield Henfield Hall, Coopers Way Every Monday 2pm to 5pm Southwater The Lintot Pub, Lintot Square Every Tuesday 1pm to 4pm.

Please contact Leigh Chambers on 01403 215264 or email leigh.chambers@horsham.gov.uk for more information.

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Do you know someone who would benefit from our Community Link Service?

Community Link is an award-winning service that helps local residents across the Horsham District feel safe and independent by providing them with a variety of technology enabled care products now known as TEC.

I absolutely loved it, it felt like I was away on holiday.

You may already know of the service’s Lifeline unit and pendant (red button), but did you know the Community Link team can provide some 110 different technology-based products to meet a broad range of customer needs?

Our advisers currently help some 1,708 customers across the whole of the Horsham District, but they are always looking to support more residents.

Community Link Services Manager Emma said: “Last year alone our technology was able to summon help for 507 fall incidents, seven stroke and three heart attack cases and many more emergency situations.

Community Link Advisor Lisa helping a resident with his Virtual Reality experience.

Some of the popular products they offer are: • Footprint – a location tracking device which can be carried by people including those living with dementia, mobility impairments or lone workers to be able to summon help to a location.

• Epilepsy Sensor – there are several technologies that can be provided, depending on what is most appropriate. The sensor alerts a nominated person that the user is having a seizure.

• Falls detection sensor – there are a variety of different technologies that can be used for this, however all have the same goal, to automatically summon help should a fall occur, without the user pressing the button. The adviser will assess the correct use for the person.

• Virtual Reality – our latest product, offers a new experience which benefits those by transporting them to a tranquil scene where they can relax.

This is particularly beneficial for those with dementia, stress, or long term pain.

“We talk to our customers to build a bigger picture of their life, our advisers assess what technology would be best to support that, working with the wishes of our customers.

“Our advisers are able to find the technology that works for the individual and in some cases have creatively thought of alternative ways to adapt it to suit them and their lifestyle.

We are very proud of the feedback we receive, which highlights the peace of mind our service gives residents and their loved ones.”

If you or someone you know, could benefit from the Community Link service please call 01403 215230 or email community.link@horsham. gov.uk.

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Cracking anti-social behaviour in our community Anti-social behaviour can cause a real nuisance and tackling it is a top priority for the Council.

We have two Community Safety Officers who specialise in antisocial behaviour issues throughout the District.

It is great to be part of a team that are helping not only victims of anti-social behaviour but also working with perpetrators.

Shelley Gosden (pictured right) has worked in this role for over 20 years and has recently been joined by Tracy Martin, who was previously a Community Leader at Forest Boys School in Horsham.

Commenting on her role Shelley said: “It is a job where no two days are ever the same. It is great to be part of a team that are helping not only victims of anti-social behaviour but also working with perpetrators.

Seeing people access the support they need and make positive changes is extremely rewarding.”

Tracy (pictured below) added: “I am really excited to be the new member of the Anti-social Behaviour team. Community issues are always changing and it is great to be able to use my experience in pastoral care to now help the wider community in the

Horsham District. I am also looking forward to helping to develop the support that the team offers to local residents and seeing how it is possible to support victims of anti-social behaviour.”

Based in Horsham Police Station, Shelley and Tracy work closely with local Police Officers and Police Community Support Officers to offer positive intervention and support to both victims and perpetrators of anti-social behaviour within local communities.

Although crime figures indicate that levels of anti-social behaviour across the District are relatively low, tackling anti-social behaviour is often cited by residents as being a top local need.

The success of the Anti-social Behaviour team depends on developing strong partnerships with other local agencies such as Registered Social Landlords, Youth Workers and local schools

to understand the reasons behind the anti-social behaviour and agree appropriate steps to address it.

The team work with anyone over the age of ten years old.

The introduction of the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 has increased the number of tools available for addressing antisocial behaviour and the team use these to tackle a range of different cases, dealing not only with individuals but also co-ordinating problem solving meetings where issues have been affecting a whole community.

As well as dealing with specific cases Shelley and Tracy also get involved in projects tackling broader community safety work such as exploitation and domestic violence.

For more information or to contact our Anti-social Behaviour team, please call 101 ext. 530233.

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Keeping you independent For some of us the idea of not being able to get out and about to the shops isn’t something to worry about. However, for others this could become a real issue as they get older.

To help people stay physically independent the Council’s Health and Wellbeing team is developing a new range of courses and workshops under the banner “Strong and Steady” to help improve people’s general strength and balance and to keep them more mobile.

Previous participants have been highly enthusiastic about past courses.

Here’s what some of them have said:

An excellent course: personal, caring, non-judgmental and very aware of people’s individual abilities.

Really encouraging environment with no pressure.

Free Strong and Steady beginner courses Throughout the year, we are introducing new free to attend eight week beginner courses.

These courses can help participants improve their balance, reduce their risk of falling and encourage them to keep physically active. They are ideally suited for those who have not exercised in a while and may be concerned about their balance.

The beginner courses will run at our new leisure centre The Bridge, in Broadbridge Heath and there are 100 free places available throughout 2019.

Improved my personal safety both at home and outside.

New workshops on tour New Staying Steady workshops will tour Horsham District to deliver practical advice on how to improve your balance, reduce the risk of a fall and provide an opportunity to learn two simple routines to improve your mobility. The two and a half hour workshops are free to attend.

As a result of this feedback, the team is introducing graduate classes for those who have successfully completed the initial Strong and Steady course and assessments.

New graduate classes Over the years we have had terrific feedback from our clients completing our strength and balance courses, with over 99% showing a measurable improvement in their mobility and expressing the desire to continue with classes if they were more widely available.

These eagerly awaited follow on classes are reasonably priced and available on a ‘pay as you go’ basis.

They will run at The Bridge Leisure Centre on the same day as the beginner courses, so participants won’t have to change their routine.

Classes will have a similar content to the beginner courses and the exercises and structure will feel familiar, enabling participants to get the most out of continued regular activity.

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Improving my balance and confidence has allowed me to drive and shop on my own now.

We always aim to provide a welcoming, safe and friendly environment for everyone who takes part.

Access to the programme is subject to eligibility criteria.

The team are happy to discuss the various options available, so if you or a member of your family want to know more, please call Karen Day on 01403 215111 or email info@ horshamdistrictwellbeing.org.uk.

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Sport for all this spring You can look forward to a great programme of sports and activities this spring for all ages and fitness levels courtesy of our Sports Development team.

Easter and May half term holiday activities

Horsham District Health Rides Following the success of last year’s rides, for 2019 we are offering an extended programme of Health Rides from February to November. Horsham Health Rides are a great way to improve your cycling ability, socialise with others and develop new skills.

You don’t need to be an experienced cyclist, just in possession of a working bicycle with the ability to ride.

The rides are free of charge and are supported by leaders who are trained and experienced to adapt to individual rider needs with aspects such as pacing, helping groups gel together appropriately and keeping people safe.

Visit www.hdsd.org.uk and search ‘Health Rides’ to find out more.

Rounding up new players

There’s no chance to get bored over the spring holidays with all these activities on offer: The Easter holidays are also offering these camps running over two weeks from Monday 8 to Thursday 11 April and Monday 15 to Thursday 18 April at Collyer’s College and Greenway Academy.

May half term offers the ever popular Sport, Art and Play Camps running at Collyer’s College on 28 and 29 May and at Greenway Academy on 30 and 31 May. These are a fun mix of activities including games such as go karts, archery, dance, fencing, football, Go-Ride cycling, handball, goalball, street sports, table tennis and wheelchair sports.

Check out all we have to offer at www.hdsd.org.uk/HolidayActivities or email ian.ford@ horsham.gov.uk.

Calling all softball players Horsham Broncos is a mixed adult Softball Club looking for new team members to play in the 2019 season.

Everyone aged 14+ is welcome regardless of experience.

The club trains on a Thursday 6pm to 7.30pm in Horsham Park and has the opportunity to play matches against other local teams.

For further information call our Sports Development Officer Kim Roberts on 07747 565315.

Horsham Rounders Club will be re-opening for the spring season at Collyer’s College on Wednesday 24 April, the sessions will run from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

The ladies-based (14 years+) club will run weekly throughout the summer school term period until late July.

New coach Kim Roberts is looking to grow participation in the club that has been running for seven years with support from the Council’s Sports Development team. The club will also host and play in an annual tournament with local school staff teams.

For further information call 07764 146338 or email ian.ford@horsham.gov.uk.

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Electric vehicle survey District elections – the results are in coming up On Thursday 2 May 2019 voters will be going to the polls to elect District Councillors to represent each ward within the Horsham District.

Parish council elections will also take place on the same day. These are the first elections to take place using new ward boundaries following a review last year. This means that some households are now in a different ward from previous years.

We are also using new polling stations this year, and voters are encouraged to check their poll card carefully to make sure they know which polling station they can vote in. Details are also available on our website.

• Unsurprisingly the range of these Thank you to the many types of vehicles between charges residents who responded to our electric vehicle survey is one of the most important factors in deciding whether to in the last edition of Our change to an electric vehicle.

District, we had a really great response.

There were some useful comments on the need for charge points when travelling longer distances; faster charge points are needed for this and will often be used by people visiting the District rather than locals.

From the current electric vehicle users the highlights we learned were: • Most use their cars regularly; mostly to travel to work and they generally charge them at home • Most would like to see more charging points at supermarkets, followed by Horsham Town Centre car parks, rural car parks and railway stations

• Many have some experience of To be able to vote in person or by post charging points not working or at these elections, you must first be being occupied by non-electric included on the Register of Electors. vehicles.

The deadline for receipt of applications to be on the Register is Friday 12 April.

Non-electric vehicle users told us: Anyone already registered to vote will receive their poll card in early April.

• Most are considering changing If you are not registered, you cannot their vehicles in the next three vote and your credit rating may be years and there is a 50% chance affected. Any resident who has not that they will change to an yet registered can apply online electric vehicle at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote, or contact elections@horsham.gov. uk or call 01403 215126 to request Tuesday 16 April. If you are going a paper form. away before Friday 19 April you may wish to consider appointing a proxy If you are going to be away on to vote on your behalf. Completed polling day you may be able to apply proxy application forms must be to vote by post or proxy. Forms received by the Electoral Services can be downloaded from www. team by 5pm on Monday 24 April. yourvotematters.co.uk, or you can request a paper copy from the Anyone wishing to stand as a Electoral Services team. Completed candidate at the elections should postal vote application forms must contact the Returning Officer for be received by the Electoral Services nomination papers. Completed papers team by 5pm on Monday 15 April. must be returned to the Returning Postal votes will be sent out around

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There were also comments on the need to help households that do not have off-street parking and therefore, do not have anywhere to install a charge point.

“Availability of charge points locally is key.”

The feedback we received from the survey will be used to decide on the location and type of charge points that could be installed across the Horsham District to help with increasing demand.

Officer at Horsham District Council, Parkside, Chart Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RL by 4pm on Wednesday 3 April. Nomination papers and guidance are available from the Returning Officer on request by emailing elections@horsham.gov. uk or by calling 01403 215126.

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Fed up of your trips to the tip with your garden waste?

Are you getting the best waste collection deal for your business?

The Council’s business waste and recycling service can offer your business one of the best value for money solutions for waste and recycling collection.

As spring is in the air and our thoughts turn to sprucing up our gardens, why not join our garden waste collection scheme?

It operates from April each year with fortnightly brown top bin collections from your door step.

At just £39 a year it represents great value for money and is the cheapest garden waste collection service in West Sussex. Additional bins can be requested from just £29 per extra bin.

To find out more or sign up for collections visit www.horsham.gov.uk/ bins/garden-waste or call us on 01403 733144.

Recycling collections are available from as little as £6.60 per collection. Business refuse collections start from as little as £6.95 per collection.

Tailored solutions are available for both recycling and refuse collections to suit any business needs, no matter how big or small your business.

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For a free quote or for free legal advice regarding your responsibilities as a business regarding waste collection, please call 01403 739391, email businesswaste@ horsham.gov.uk or look online at horsham.gov.uk/bins/business-waste.

Looking to dispose of your DIY rubbish?

Our new Bulky Bag could be the answer.

For that household rubbish that doesn’t need a skip, but is still too much to stick in the car and take to the tip, why not try our new Bulky Bag service?

We can deliver you a Bulky Bag for all your refuse and pick it up within five working days when you are finished with it.

Perfect for house clearances, DIY home projects, garden waste, rubble and commercial waste.

With three sizes to choose from, there’s a Bulky Bag to suit every home or commercial project’s waste.

To find out more go to www.horsham.gov.uk/bulkybag or call us on 01403 739391.

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Contact us Community Link 01403 215230 Electoral Services elections@horsham.gov.uk 01403 215126 Environmental Health publichealth.licensing@ horsham.gov.uk 01403 215641

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Housing General enquiries housing@horsham.gov.uk 01403 215204 National Benefit Fraud Hotline 0800 854 4400 Council Tax, business rates and benefits 08081 648610 Licensing licensing@horsham.gov.uk 01403 215488 Alcohol licensing 01403 215578

Leisure facilities Billingshurst Leisure Centre 01403 787500 The Bridge Leisure Centre 01403 211311 The Capitol Horsham 01403 750220 www.thecapitolhorsham.com Horsham Drill Hall 01403 211436 Horsham Park Barn bookings 01403 756088 Horsham Museum & Art Gallery 01403 254959 www.horshammuseum.org

Hackney carriage private hire licensing 01403 215471

The Pavilions In The Park 01403 219200

Parking General enquiries parking@horsham.gov.uk 01403 215058

Southwater Country Park 01403 731218

Pest Control Treatments 01403 215411

Visitor Information Centre 01403 211661 www.horshamvisitor.co.uk

Planning Services Development Management General enquiries planning@horsham.gov.uk 01403 215187 Building Control General enquiries and helpline building.control@horsham.gov.uk 01403 215151 (24hr helpline) Recycling and Bins Including trade waste, litter, garden waste, cleansing and dog fouling yoursay@horsham.gov.uk 01403 733144

Rookwood Golf Course 01403 252123

Steyning Sports and Swimming Centre 01903 879666

Warnham Nature Reserve 01403 256890 For all other general enquiries contact@horsham.gov.uk 01403 215100 Highways issues such as potholes, overgrown vegetation, damaged kerbs and footpaths are the responsibility of West Sussex County Council and can be reported via love.westsussex.gov.uk.

Correct at February 2019

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Horsham District councillors Billingshurst and Shipley Cllr Nigel Jupp (Conservative) Telephone: 01403 741542 nigel.jupp@horsham.gov.uk

Denne (Horsham Town) Cllr Tony Hogben (Conservative) Telephone: 01403 269963 tony.hogben@horsham.gov.uk

Pulborough and Coldwaltham Cllr Paul Clarke (Conservative) Telephone: 01798 875645 paul.clarke@horsham.gov.uk

Cllr Gordon Lindsay (Conservative) Cabinet Member for Local Economy Telephone: 01403 741577 gordon.lindsay@horsham.gov.uk

Cllr Adrian Lee (Conservative) Telephone: 01403 258876 adrian.lee@horsham.gov.uk

Cllr Brian Donnelly (Conservative) Cabinet Member for Finance and Assets Telephone: 01798 874101 brian.donnelly@horsham.gov.uk

Cllr Kate Rowbottom (Conservative) Vice Chairman of the Council 2018/19 Telephone: 01403 741770 kate.rowbottom@horsham.gov.uk Bramber, Upper Beeding and Woodmancote (inc. Small Dole Ward of Henfield Parish) Cllr David Coldwell (Conservative) Telephone: 01903 692742 david.coldwell@horsham.gov.uk Cllr Ben Staines (Conservative) Telephone: 07518 792877 ben.staines@horsham.gov.uk Broadbridge Heath Cllr Matthew French (Conservative) Telephone: 01403 612752 matthew.french@horsham.gov.uk Chanctonbury (Ashington, Thakeham, West Chiltington and Wiston) Cllr John Blackall (Conservative) Telephone: 01798 812432 john.blackall@horsham.gov.uk Cllr Philip Circus (Conservative) Cabinet Member for Waste, Recycling and Cleansing Telephone: 01798 812719 philip.circus@horsham.gov.uk Cllr David Jenkins (Conservative) Telephone: 01903 743671 david.jenkins@horsham.gov.uk Chantry (Amberley, Parham, Storrington & Sullington and Washington) Cllr Ray Dawe (Conservative) Leader of the Council Telephone: 01903 741671 ray.dawe@horsham.gov.uk Cllr Paul Marshall (Conservative) Telephone: 07920 826185 paul.marshall@horsham.gov.uk Cllr Jim Sanson (Conservative) Telephone: 01903 744658 jim.sanson@horsham.gov.uk Cowfold, Shermanbury and West Grinstead Cllr Jonathan Chowen (Conservative) Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture Telephone: 01403 710634 jonathan.chowen@horsham.gov.uk Cllr Lynn Lambert (Conservative) Telephone: 07854 042484 lynn.lambert@horsham.gov.uk

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Forest (Horsham Town) Cllr Godfrey Newman (Liberal Democrat) Telephone: 01403 211154 godfrey.newman@horsham.gov.uk Henfield (Henfield Ward of Henfield Parish) Cllr Mike Morgan (Independent) Telephone: 01273 492134 mike.morgan@horsham.gov.uk Cllr Brian O’Connell (Conservative) Telephone: 01273 491406 brian.o’connell@horsham.gov.uk Holbrook East, Horsham Town (Holbrook East Ward of North Horsham Parish) Cllr Andrew Baldwin (Conservative) Telephone: 01403 275156 andrew.baldwin@horsham.gov.uk Cllr Karen Burgess (Conservative) Telephone: 01403 273533 karen.burgess@horsham.gov.uk Holbrook West, Horsham Town (Holbrook West Ward of North Horsham Parish) Cllr Peter Burgess (Conservative) Chairman of the Council 2018/19 Telephone: 01403 273533 peter.burgess@horsham.gov.uk Cllr Christian Mitchell (Conservative) Telephone: 07710 402115 christian.mitchell@horsham.gov.uk Horsham Park (Horsham Town) Cllr Josh Murphy (Conservative) Telephone: 01403 254890 josh.murphy@horsham.gov.uk Cllr Connor Relleen (Independent) Telephone: 07470 999496 connor.relleen@horsham.gov.uk Cllr David Skipp (Liberal Democrat) Telephone: 07818 671404 david.skipp@horsham.gov.uk Itchingfield, Slinfold and Warnham Cllr Stuart Ritchie (Conservative) Telephone: 01403 270988 stuart.ritchie@horsham.gov.uk Cllr Tricia Youtan (Conservative) Cabinet Member for Community and Wellbeing Telephone: 01403 790669 tricia.youtan@horsham.gov.uk Nuthurst (Lower Beeding and Nuthurst) Cllr Toni Bradnum (Conservative) Telephone: 01403 891181 toni.bradnum@horsham.gov.uk

Roffey North, Horsham Town (Roffey North Ward of North Horsham Parish) Cllr Alan Britten (Conservative) Telephone: 01403 272226 alan.britten@horsham.gov.uk Cllr Jonathan Dancer (Conservative) Telephone: 01403 256668 jonathan.dancer@horsham.gov.uk Roffey South, Horsham Town (Roffey South Ward of North Horsham Parish) Cllr Roy Cornell (Conservative) Telephone: 01403 260960 roy.cornell@horsham.gov.uk Cllr Simon Torn (Conservative) Telephone: 07748 332774 simon.torn@horsham.gov.uk Rudgwick Cllr John Bailey (Conservative) Telephone: 01403 822479 john.bailey@horsham.gov.uk Rusper and Colgate Cllr Liz Kitchen (Conservative) Telephone: 01293 871441 liz.kitchen@horsham.gov.uk Southwater Cllr John Chidlow (Conservative) Telephone: 01403 734536 john.chidlow@horsham.gov.uk Cllr Billy Greening (Conservative) Telephone: 07963 820622 billy.greening@horsham.gov.uk Cllr Claire Vickers (Conservative) Cabinet Member for Planning and Development Telephone: 01403 732094 claire.vickers@horsham.gov.uk Steyning (Ashurst and Steyning) Cllr Tim Lloyd (Conservative) Telephone: 01903 816969 tim.lloyd@horsham.gov.uk Cllr Michael Willett (Conservative) Telephone: 01903 879997 michael.willett@horsham.gov.uk Trafalgar (Horsham Town) Cllr Christine Costin (Liberal Democrat) Telephone: 01403 266165 christine.costin@horsham.gov.uk Cllr Leonard Crosbie (Liberal Democrat) Telephone: 01403 269746 leonard.crosbie@horsham.gov.uk Correct at February 2019

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MONDAY 29 APRIL – SATURDAY 4 MAY 7.30PM MATINEES 2.30PM WED & SAT

MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS

SUNDAY 19 MAY 7.30PM

SOUNDS OF THE 60s LIVE WITH TONY BLACKBURN SATURDAY 22 JUNE 7.30PM

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE

ALL MY SONS (12A) – TUESDAY 14 MAY 7PM

NATIONAL THEATRE ENCORE

ALL MY SONS (12A) – TUESDAY 28 MAY 7PM

ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY LIVE

TROILUS & CRESSIDA – WEDNESDAY 14 NOVEMBER 7PM