Our District magazine spring 2018 by Horsham District Council

Our District News from Horsham District Council Spring 2018

Bringing fitness into the fresh air

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Welcome to Our District magazine Welcome to Horsham District Council’s Our District magazine for residents, sharing news and updates about the services the Council offers. We publish the magazine three times a year to give you timely news about what is going on in our district. With spring nearly upon us, the Council is involved with lots of outdoor activities to encourage us to get out and about, exercise more and enjoy all that our district has to offer at this time of year.

What’s on diary

Horsham Piazza Italia

How our community link alarm has helped Vernon

Deserted flat turned into cosy home for local young family

Horsham Museum & Art Gallery

Horsham District Year of Culture 2019

Sporting fun in store this spring

A new gym for Horsham Park

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Revitalising a local green space

Have you changed to our new waste collection service yet?

Changes to the garden waste collection service

John’s journey to a healthier life

Have you purchased your 2018/19 Annual Parking Disc?

The changing face of Piries Place

Your Council Tax – what’s in it for you?

How local businesses are uniting to boost tourism

Grant funds available to help build local tourism

Bringing science, technology, engineering and maths to Horsham

Horsham Apprenticeship Fair

New powers to combat anti-social behaviour

Giving local people a helping hand with their energy

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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What’s on diary Friday 30 March to Sunday 15 April

As part of Horsham’s Easter celebrations, Horsham town centre businesses will host a ‘Bunny Hunt’ 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 little treat and then find which bunny is hiding in that shop. Organised by the Rotary Club of Horsham in partnership with Horsham District Council, participation is free for all children.

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Friday 30 March and Monday 2 April

HORSHAM PIAZZA ITALIA 2018 Our 12th Easter Italian Festival. A celebration of fast cars, Italian food and culture. Two full days of family fun showcase Horsham’s medieval town centre in a celebration of all things Italian. Organised by Horsham District Council and many partners. Some Piazza Italia themed activities will run at the council offices, Parkside, Chart Way.

Sunday 22 April

ST. GEORGE’S DAY An annual celebration of St. George’s Day with some 2,000 young people and adult volunteers from the Horsham District Scouts and representatives from the Guiding Association. The event consists of an early afternoon parade from North Street, Horsham along a well marshalled route via East Street and culminating in a short service at the Carfax bandstand.

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Saturday 12 May

STORRINGTON VILLAGE BROADWOOD MORRIS DUCK RACE DAY OF DANCE The Storrington Village Duck Race will be held from 12 noon at the Riverside Walk. There will also be fun fair rides, face painting, craft stalls, live music and a BBQ. For more details go to www.storrington.org.uk/attractions/ events.

Kick-starting the Horsham English Festival will be the incredible 27th annual Broadwood Morris Day of Dance; a riot of colour, music and dance featuring some 25 dance sides mostly from the local area. Listen out for the drummers! At 3pm the day transforms into an ‘anyone can join in’ open-air barn dance at the Carfax bandstand, Horsham.

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There’s a packed programme of events and activities for you to enjoy this spring. Check out our calendar below. And the best thing is, they are all free!

Sunday 13 May

Saturday 26 May to Saturday 9 June Sunday 27 May

HORSHAM ENGLISH FESTIVAL

STEYNING ARTS FESTIVAL

A celebration of English tradition featuring a concert in aid of the Samaritans, organised by Horsham Folk Club and Horsham Samaritans, supported by Horsham District Council. Also featuring medieval mayhem from The Loxwood Joust in the Market Square, a classic British bikes display in East Street, Aston Martins in the Carfax and much more. Horsham Folk Club and friends will be performing on the Carfax bandstand from 11am to 3.30pm.

Steyning Arts Festival starring writer, actor and comedian Barry Cryer – a packed programme of events for all ages and tastes – art trail, theatre, music, dance and much more. Go to www.steyningfestival.co.uk for more details as they become available.

PLUM JAM

Plum Jam is a vintage Volkswagen camper van and air-cooled cars show in the heart of Horsham Town Centre. If you love a bit of nostalgia on a Sunday afternoon then you will love Plum Jam's classic Volkswagen show. Enjoy seeing the vintage VW's each with their own personality and dedicated owners. Organised by Plum Campers, supported by Horsham District Council. For more information about this event, email horshamsplumjam@gmail.com.

Sunday 17 June

STEYNING’S FRENCH MARKET Sunday 3 June

HORSHAM FRENCH MARKET AND MAKERS FAIR

Steyning’s French Market in the High Street car park from 10.30am onwards. Regional cheeses, bread, patisserie, cooked meats, crepes and various hot French speciality takeaway dishes, plus non-foodie products such as handbags, Provençal soaps, jewellery, clothing and more. Go to www.yoursteyning.co.uk/whats-on for details.

France at Home traders mostly come from different areas in Normandy to offer a wide range of top quality products. Sample cold meats, regional cheeses, breads, patisserie, olives For additional Horsham events and dried fruits, handbags, jewellery, information please visit www. Provençal soaps, and much more. horshamtimewellspent.co.uk. The Makers Fair features a wonderful range of vintage clothes, crafts, art, homeware and giftware.

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Sunday 24 June

PULBOROUGH DUCK RACES Pulborough is restarting its famous duck races last seen a decade ago! The races will take place at the old Swan Bridge, opposite the Corn Store, Pulborough, from 1pm to 4pm. In addition to the duck races, a canoe race, an inflatable crocodile race, a sea scout display and float race are also planned. There will be plenty of stands and stalls to add to the excitement. For more details go to www.pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk.

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Bellisimo! Let the festival commence Supporting local charities and local businesses alike, Horsham Piazza Italia, the town centre’s signature event returns for a 12th year.

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Highlights will include: • Thrilling displays of Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Maseratis, McLarens and other supercars, Italian bikes and scooters, classic and sporting Alfa Romeos and other Italian marques. • The Premier GT Race Paddock will be back on Easter Monday featuring famous ex-racing championship vehicles. • Delicious food and drink in our Italian and local markets. • The return of the Sporting Bears Motor Club charity offering rides in dream cars for festival visitors in return for charitable donations, in the Market Square, Horsham. • The Kwik Fit Road Safety Zone, Rotary Slot Cars and other activities at Parkside on Good Friday and Easter Monday at the council offices, Parkside, Chart Way, Horsham.

Good Friday’s Carfax display will this year put the focus firmly on Lamborghinis and there will be a welcome return of Italian motorbikes with a display zone in East Street. Our event charities this year will be Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice, The Springboard Project and The Children’s Trust. New this year is the opportunity to drive the Pirelli Formula One simulator and a life-size replica of a grand prix racing car, as seen at the Formula One British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Horsham Piazza Italia is a Horsham Time Well Spent event organised by Horsham District Council and partners.

So what’s going on where?

For the fullest details we have plenty of information online at www.horshamtimewellspent.co.uk and this is all backed up by active updates right up to and throughout the event on dedicated event pages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Come along and join us for the ride.

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Spring Events Highlights: Sunday 11th March - Mums Can Do Sunday 1st April - Vintage Car Show Sunday 22nd April - Spring Bus Show Sunday 6th May - Motorcycles Day Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May - Home Front Weekend Sunday 17th June - Dads Can Do For more information on our full events programme please visit our website. large free car park and Dog friendly - Tickets available online New Barn Road, Amberley, Nr Arundel, BN 1 8 9 LT 01798 831370 - www.amberleymuseum.c o . u k

A lively, happy dementia care home offering a complete pathway of dementia care from daycare to respite to residential care. Care and the individual are at the very heart of this service where wellness, happiness and kindness are the core values embellished by our staff each day. Single en-suite rooms with large picture windows offer a home from home feeling. Our caring staff team are on hand 24 hours a day together with lots of social interactions with our inspirational activities team. Our in house kitchen provides fresh home cooked food and snacks catering for a variety of requirements. Mature pretty gardens surround the home for residents and families to enjoy. For more information or details on any current vacancies please contact: Home Manager: Nadine Kearney Call: 01403 227 070 Email: MillRiverLodgeManager@Shaw.co.uk

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How our Community Link alarm has helped Vernon

It gives both me and my family great peace of mind.

The Council’s Community Link Alarm Service can help to keep you safe and independent in your own home.

How does the service work? The Community Link Alarm Service has a wide range of technology that helps over 1,700 people across Horsham District remain independent in their own homes. Their most popular product is a pendant link alarm, which is installed into homes. If the user needs help, they simply press the pendant, which can be worn around the neck or wrist and connects to our control centre in Chichester. This is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by operators who are trained to assess your personal situation and raise appropriate help.

Who is this service for?

Here’s what one of our residents has to say about our service

People often think that this service is for the elderly, but it can benefit anyone regardless of their age – our current clients range from 20 to 103 years of age.

Vernon has multiple sclerosis and lives alone in his home in Steyning.

Whilst the alarm systems help many people to continue living independently in their own homes, there is other technology available that can also help people feel safer when they are out and about if they find themselves in a vulnerable situation.

“My Community Link alarm makes an enormous difference to me. I was advised to get it by the Council when my wife died. “I recently had the flu and when I tried to get out of bed I couldn’t walk. I simply pressed the alarm on my wrist and the team

answered me really quickly on my mobile. They arranged for a neighbour to call in who then called the doctor. “I can’t praise the service enough. I never feel alone in my house as there is always someone there. “It gives both me and my family great peace of mind as they live many miles away from me.”

For a no obligation demonstration or to find out more, send your details to: Community Link Housing Services, Horsham District Council, PO Box 106, Horsham, RH12 1BR. Licence No. SEA 6963 Alternatively call 01403 215230 or email us at community.link@horsham.gov.uk. Name ................................................................................................................................................. Address .............................................................................................................................................. Postcode ............................................. Telephone No. ..................................................................... www.horsham.gov.uk

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Deserted flat turned into cosy home for local young family

Local landlord Allan Snuggs applied for funding from the Council to fully renovate a twobedroomed flat

Preventing homelessness for families in housing need will always be a priority for us as a council. It seems ironic that across our district there are hundreds of unused unoccupied houses which, if they were brought back into use, could provide essential affordable housing for our residents.

Recognising the significant role that private landlords can play in bringing empty properties back into use, we have developed a service which benefits both Housing Register applicants and private landlords. In recent months a local family in housing need has acquired a new home as a result of a local landlord receiving funds from our Empty Property Grant Funding Scheme.

Local landlord Allan Snuggs applied for funding from the Council to fully renovate a two-bedroomed flat in north Horsham which had been left empty for many months. The Council’s Housing Services team then facilitated the letting of the flat to a local young family who were in housing need.

It has been good to give something back to the local community. “It’s a win, win situation really; I benefit from funds to renovate the property and the Council provides tenants with a new home. Allan Snuggs Landlord

Anyone interested in letting their empty property through Horsham District Council can call 01403 215449 for more information. For more details on the Council’s private landlord services please go to www.horsham.gov.uk/housing/ landlord-services.

Landlord Allan Snuggs with the Council's Empty Homes Officer, Penny Marsh.

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If you have any questions or would like to discuss letting your property through the Council, please contact Nigel Powell, Private Lettings Officer, on 01403 215225 or email us at horshampsl@horsham.gov.uk.

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Horsham Museum & Art Gallery Discover one of the world’s hidden gems

Averting a catastrophe 1 June – 28 July This major artistic event tells the story of Kosovo through the eyes of award-winning artist Gordon Rushmer. Using the delicate medium of watercolour, Gordon travelled to Kosovo as a guest of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines to record the military operations and the plight of the people there. Now twenty years on, in this unique exhibition, Horsham Museum and Art Gallery are celebrating what is undoubtedly a major achievement.

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We believe Horsham District is one of the last unexplored places in Britain. In fact recently, the Guardian’s travel writers voted Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods in Horsham as one of the top ten hidden destinations in the world for 2017! Covering 200 square miles the district is full of surprises with plenty to explore. Just call in to our Horsham Visitor Information Centre housed in Horsham Museum to find out more. Or take a look at www.horshamvisitor.co.uk. You will be surprised at what is on offer.

Love & Marriage 21 April – 7 July Never known to miss an opportunity that worldwide media events create, Horsham Museum will embrace royal wedding fever as a great excuse to bring out its fantastic collection of bridal wear and tell the fascinating story of love and marriage from a Horsham District perspective. From stunning hand woven silk shipped from China in the 1860s, to the flamingo pink wedding dress of a fashion conscious young woman some 100 years later. This is an exhibition that will appeal to the romantic at heart.

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Horsham District Year of Culture – looking forward to 2019

We are set to see lots of Year of Culture activities in 2019

Plans are moving at pace now For groups that were not successful for the Horsham District Year in securing funds, the Year of Culture team organised a variety of funding of Culture 2019.

Applications for grants for the Year of Culture surpassed our team’s expectations, with over 120 organisations looking for funding to put on extra special projects during 2019. Those that were successful will have by now been contacted. There were so many incredible projects it was a tough decision for the team and community partners to decide on what was funded.

Additionally, organisations can promote their activities via the Year of Culture’s dedicated website and via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (look for @HDculture2019). With this in mind, the team is running a free social media workshop on Wednesday 18 April. To book for this event go to www.hdculture2019.co.uk.

Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens has become a headline sponsor for the Year of Culture 2019

Dates for your diary 1 April 2018 Event programming opens on the website www.hdculture2019.co.uk. You can add your own event that’s taking place during 2019. The online programme will be available to access right up to 31 December 2019.

Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens has become a headline sponsor for the Year of Culture. This beautiful tourist attraction is set to reopen in March and become, once again, a jewel of the district, and is a perfect partner for the Year of Culture.

workshops to source alternative monies available. So we are set to see lots of Year of Culture activities as a result of this additional funding.

1 July 2018 Deadline for information to go into the first edition of the Year of Culture programme. This will cover all events taking place in January to June 2019. All information must be uploaded via the website by 1 July 2018 to be in with a chance of inclusion in the paper programme, due to be distributed district wide in November 2018.

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Sporting fun in store this spring The Council’s Sports Development team and partner organisations are gearing up to deliver a great programme of sports activities for all ages and levels of fitness this spring.

Anyone for table tennis? New to the programme this year is table tennis, a great sport for school aged children and families. We offer various term time session opportunities to play in Horsham: • Mondays 6.15pm-8pm at Kingslea School • Wednesdays 5pm-7pm at Greenway School • Fridays 6.45pm-8pm at Collyer’s College. For information go to www.hdsd.org. uk/Inclusive-Activities/communitytable-tennis-programmes.

Easter Sports Programme No chance to get bored this Easter holiday with all these activities on offer: The ever popular Sport, Art and Play Camps will be running at Collyer’s College on 3 and 4 April and 9 to 11 April. These are a fun mix of activities including alternative games such as gokarts, archery, dance, fencing, football, Go-Ride cycling, handball, goalball, street sports, table tennis and wheelchair sports. For the more adventurous, there are Stanford Adventure Days on 6 April and 13 April where children aged 7-14 can do archery, camp fire building/cooking, mountain biking, shelter building, wide games and more. There is also a trip to Chessington World of Adventures on 12 April with transport provided by a minibus from Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre. For further information please visit hdsd.org.uk/HolidayActivities/easter.

Calling all softball players Sussex Junior Horsham Broncos is a mixed adult Golf Player Softball Club looking for new men and women to play in the 2018 Series 2018 season. They will be running indoor coaching sessions at Collyer’s College in Horsham from 6.30pm – 8pm on 8 and 22 March and 5 April. Sessions cost £5 each or £10 for all three and all equipment is provided. After Easter these sessions will move to Horsham Park. For further information call Kim Roberts on 07715 320631.

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Back by popular demand for 2018. There will be a number of beginner friendly golf events taking place between April and August for boys and girls aged 5 – 13 to start playing golf in a fun and relaxed environment. The cost of each golf event will be £8. For further information call Paul Taylor on 01403 215637 or email paul.taylor@horsham.gov.uk.

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A new gym for Horsham Park – bringing fitness into the fresh air As a first for Horsham town, an outdoor gym has been installed in Horsham Park, building on the Council’s commitment to help people live a more active healthy lifestyle. The equipment, which is situated in two different sites in the park, on either side of The Pavilions In The Park leisure centre, will be free to use and fully accessible for users of all fitness levels. Over the coming months the Council’s Wellbeing team will be providing free training sessions on how to use the gym equipment and signage at the equipment locations provide instructions on how to use each item safely.

The outdoor gym is split into two separate fitness sites with different styles of training. The first site near the High Ropes facility caters for users who are new to exercise and includes a cardio range cross trainer, recumbent bike and spinning bike, leg press and lat pulldown/ shoulder press. The second site situated on the other side of The Pavilions In The Park leisure centre caters for more advanced fitness users and features calisthenics tools to improve upper body strength, including sit up benches and monkey bars for a more advanced workout.

We want to encourage people of all ages to stop by and try out this new equipment whilst they are enjoying a stroll or walking their dogs in our much loved central park. Evan Giles Parks and Countryside Manager Horsham District Council

Revitalising Manor Fields M

anor Fields Open Space in north Horsham is currently undergoing a gradual transformation for the local community to enjoy.

and flat swing, a springer see-saw, roundabout, large see saw and an exciting two towers and bridge climbing unit.

The project began in the autumn of 2017 with the construction of a new play area.

A landscape led approach to the new play area aims to encourage imaginative play in the whole green space.

Designed for children under 12 years old, the new timber equipment includes a fun slide and climbing platform, a cradle

New tree planting and swathes of long grass and bulb planting will animate the space and provide valuable new habitats for butterflies and bees.

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What the residents say:

The perfect example that you can take 10 to 15 minutes out of your day to exercise.

Calisthenics is all the rage within the fitness world at the moment and for good reason – cheap, effective and fun.

Funding to improve our local community T

he new outdoor gym and Manor Fields Open Space have both been funded by contributions from property developers – this is more commonly known as Section 106 funding. This funding is set aside and used to provide infrastructure and public realm improvements to enhance communities and the local environment.

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Other recent examples of projects delivered by Section 106 funds to benefit local communities include the upgrading of the boardwalk along the Storrington Riverside Walk, the refurbishment of the St Mary’s Garden of Remembrance in Horsham. Steyning Festival have also been awarded funding to install electricity and water at Cuthman’s Field to improve the festival experience there.

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Have you changed to our new waste collection service yet?

Your recycling will be collected one week and your household waste will be collected the same day the following week. Once the new service is in place you will only need to remember one day of the week as all collections will be on the same day but on alternating weeks. Garden waste will continue to be collected fortnightly (if subscribed to the service). For most households this will be on the same day as your recycling, but it may be at a different time of day as we use different vehicles to collect garden waste.

If you are still unsure about when the change starts in your area and when your new collection day is you can find out more by checking your online personalised collections calendar: www.horsham.gov.uk/bincalendar.

If you have any questions or queries please visit our website in the first instance which will answer most of your queries or telephone 01403 733144. Please note that the Contact Centre is likely to experience a greater volume of calls whilst the changes to our bin collections are rolled out so we strongly recommend that you check our website first for answers to your questions.

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Whilst there is no statutory duty to collect non-recyclable waste weekly, we are still maintaining a weekly collection service – All households received a personalised household waste one week and recycling the same day the following letter in January with details of these week. Savings made from introducing changes. More information, including this new service will be used to help Frequently Asked Questions and an A-Z of what can and can’t be recycled balance our budget and ensure that can be seen online at www.horsham. the Council can continue to provide a range of valued services to gov.uk/newbincollections. our residents.

Please continue to place your bins out at your normal collection point. If space is limited please put your bin out safely and as close to this point as possible. We recognise that there may be teething troubles in a few areas and we will be working to resolve any issues as soon as possible. Your bin collection time may also change so please ensure bins are put out by 6am on your new collection day, with the handles facing the road.

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2020. If we fail to meet this we will incur financial penalties. The Horsham District currently recycles 44% of its waste, so we are close to meeting the target, but we know we can achieve more: Research into our waste collections has shown that on average 20% of what we currently throw away in our household waste bins can be put into our mixed recycling bin. Over three quarters of local authorities now operate this alternate weekly collection service and research has shown that recycling has increased following these changes.

Where will my bins be collected from?

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From February Horsham District Council has been rolling out changes to your waste and recycling collection service. For some of you this change will have started already but some may not see The Government has set a mandatory national recycling target of 50% by a change until April.

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Please make sure you are recycling everything that you possibly can to help maximise the space in your household waste bin. For advice and tips on what you can reduce, reuse and recycle, including a downloadable list and a handy A-Z interactive guide, please visit our recycling web pages: www.horsham.gov.uk/bins/ thinkbeforeyouthrow.

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Changes to the garden waste collection service With spring on its way and gardens now starting to flourish and grow, have you thought about signing up for our annual garden waste collection service? It operates from April each year with a fortnightly collection service from your home. At just £39 per year from April 2018, this represents excellent value for money and is the cheapest garden waste collection service in West Sussex. You can also request additional bins at the reduced cost of £29 per extra bin. If you subscribed to the service last year you will have already received a renewal notice. This will include your unique reference number which will make it easier to renew your subscription.

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Once signed up to the service, a membership sticker will be sent to confirm you have paid for the service. These will be sent out before 1 April following receipt of payment. The membership sticker must be displayed on your browntop garden waste bin for it to be emptied. Garden waste bins put out for collection without a valid licence sticker will not be emptied. Find out more at www.horsham. gov.uk/bins/garden-waste or telephone 01403 733144.

What can I put in my browntop garden waste bin? YES please! • grass cuttings • leaves • twigs and small branches (cut into small pieces) • hedge clippings • garden plants and weeds. NO thanks! • soil, rubble and stone • plant pots and seed trays • wire or plastic plant ties • glass or metal • cardboard • dog and cat faeces • pet bedding and straw • plastic and plastic bags. Do not put garden waste in your household waste bin or your recycling bin as contaminated bins will not be emptied. You can take it to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre or you may wish to make your own compost.

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John’s journey to a healthier life Do you want to improve your motivation and feel healthier and more active? Do you think you need to drop a clothes size? Why not try our free “It’s All About Me” course?

I have become a label reader.

ohn Nicholl joined the Council’s “It’s All About Me” free 12 week weight management course in September last year to develop his nutrition knowledge and learn how to cook healthier balanced meals for himself and his wife.

He also wanted to get more active and lose weight, which he hoped would improve his overall health and wellbeing. Through the course sessions, and with the help of specialist coaches, John has been able to make a number of key changes to his lifestyle.

Here’s what he had to say about his experience

It is run by nutritionists and exercise referral specialists from the Council. This holistic approach to weight management is not a diet programme, but a sustainable approach to nutrition and exercise.

“I enjoyed the course far more than I ever thought I would and the results were far better than I thought were possible.

“I have managed to exercise more and have been motivated to use an exercise bike which had not been used in over 17 years.

“I joined up to help my wife keep her health, as I am the main cook in the household.

“It truly has been a life-changing course for us, which I would certainly recommend to anyone who could benefit.

“As an airline pilot I spent 45 years eating rubbish and I never cooked much. But this course has taught me to plan ahead for the week to improve nutritional balance and portion control, and to reduce sugar, salt and fat consumption.

“I found the course leaders very approachable, supportive and non-judgmental with great enthusiasm for their subject.”

The weight management course John attended is run weekly in community venues around the district and covers activities such as nutritional based discussions, journaling and goal setting and support with low impact activity in a small group of like-minded individuals.

If you would like to know more about eligibility and upcoming courses please contact Kirsty Knapp by calling 01403 215533 or email kirsty.knapp@horsham.gov.uk.

The quantity of food I eat has gone down but the quality has gone up.

“We only eat good nutritional foods now and I tend to buy organic.

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Have you purchased your 2018/19 Annual Parking Disc? 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 ÂŁ12 a year.

The current disc expires on 31 March 2018. To buy an Annual Parking Disc or to replace your existing disc for 2018/19 go online to www.horsham.gov.uk/ annualparkingdisc

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The changing face of Piries Place Construction work to regenerate and transform Piries Place in Horsham is well and truly underway. The plans, which were approved by the Council in February 2017, include a new three-screen Everyman Cinema, 92-bed Premier Inn hotel, complementary restaurants and retail units. In addition the public realm and square will be refurbished to create a relaxing environment for outside dining and entertainment. The popular sculpture, Mr Pirie and his donkey, has now been temporarily removed but will be repositioned in a similar position within the square when the building work is complete in early 2019.

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For many users, the Annual Parking Disc system is more convenient and enables them to use their disc across all of the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market town car parks. For more information and details on which car parks the disc can be used in and maximum stay times available, please visit www.horsham. gov.uk/annualparkingdisc.

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Alternatively, we can take your payment by phone via our Customer Contact Centre on 01403 215100.

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18 Our District | Spring 2018

Your Council Tax – what are you paying for? So every week, for the price of a Council Tax bills for 2018-19 will start landing on doormats high street coffee, you can enjoy: across the district in April. 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. 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 £2.80 a week per Band D household – that’s only 10p a week more than last year.

• clean streets • an efficient waste and recycling service • award-winning parks and open spaces • art and culture at The Capitol and district-wide events • a treasure trove of artefacts and exhibitions at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery • sports and leisure facilities including a new £12.3million leisure centre in Broadbridge Heath • safe food in licenced outlets • free and fair elections • help to build an extension • a vibrant local economy with the right developments.

And if life gets tough, we’re here to help: • house you, • pay your rent • reduce your Council Tax.

We own four sports and leisure centres across Horsham District ensuring that no-one is more than around a 15 minute drive from a swimming pool. Autumn 2018 sees us opening a brand new £12.3million sports and leisure centre in Broadbridge Heath

Did you know? Just take a look at the broad range of services we have delivered during 2016/17 for the benefit of residents, visitors and local businesses:

Some 224 affordable homes were made available for district residents In 2016/17 the Council prevented some 200 households from becoming homeless

Over 6,000 residents have benefitted from advice and activities run by our Health and Wellbeing team

We look after some 60 children’s play areas and over 400 hectares of open spaces and countryside parks for the enjoyment of all

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Did you know? The money we collect from you is not all for Horsham District Council. In fact we keep just under 9%. The rest is collected on behalf of Sussex Police (10%) and West Sussex County Council (78%) and the parishes (3%).

Where do we get our money?

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

Where does your money go?

12%

2% 17%

27%

This chart shows our budgeted income, of which your £145.60 (for the average Band D household) forms just 27% of our overall annual income.

Your £145.60 goes towards paying for £33.4million of services. Here’s an overview of how we will spend your money in 2018/19.

7% 54%

31%

4% 3%

24%

8% 11%

Council Tax Government grants Fees and charges for services Investment properties

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

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

Over 4,500 community activities in schools, local centres, sheltered housing units and other venues were delivered for the young, the elderly, the infirm or disabled during 2016/17

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We receive more than 4,000 planning enquiries a year, of which over 3,000 are planning applications

Over 90,000 people visit Horsham Museum & Art Gallery annually

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20 Our District | Spring 2018

How local businesses are uniting to boost tourism Making Horsham District the destination of choice for tourists was high on the agenda at the first Horsham District Tourism Economy Forum which took place in November last year. The Forum, organised by the Council, invited a host of different tourism related businesses together with the primary aim of creating a new Horsham District Visitor Economy Partnership to boost tourism.

Many of the businesses signed up for the Partnership on the day and this new business led group will now take ownership of the recently developed tourism economy strategy and bring it alive across the district. Partners so far include Wiston Estate Winery, Nyetimber Vineyard, Sumners Ponds Fishery and Campsite, Cisswood House Hotel, South Lodge Hotel and many more.

Commenting on their involvement with the Partnership, Alex NormanWatt, Sales Director of Wiston Estate Winery said: “The Horsham District is incredibly fortunate to have a wealth of cultural activities and places to visit; we at Wiston Estate are therefore very excited about the important future role that the Visitor Economy Partnership will play in raising awareness about what the district has to offer tourists.” If you would like to join the Visitor Economy Partnership, or would like more information about it, please email the Council’s Economic Development Advisor Lynda Spain at lynda.spain@ horsham.gov.uk.

The Visitor Economy Partnership provides a fantastic opportunity for a wide variety of organisations to work together, get to know each other and better communicate what we collectively have on offer. I would urge as many businesses as possible to join up and reap the benefits. Claire Kerr Area Manager RSPB Pulborough Brooks

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Grant funds available for local tourism In 2018 there will be a continuation of the extremely successful Local Enterprise and Apprenticeship (LEAP) Grant Programme. This year the funds will be aimed at businesses in the tourism sector including food and drink providers, accommodation providers, visitor attractions or independent retailers. A grant pot of some £72,000 worth of funds is up for grabs which has been secured by our Economic Development team. Mark Sheath, owner of Jengers Bakery in Billingshurst was awarded LEAP funds last year. He told us: “We were delighted to be awarded the money and used it to totally refurbish our shop premises and bring it in line with our new branding. The LEAP funds gave us the push to bring our shop into the 21st century.

Bringing science, technology, engineering and maths to Horsham

June sees us hosting a second Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM)fest event, for both parents and young students.

...‘take the leap’ and apply.

“I personally found the application process extremely easy and would recommend anyone to ‘take the leap’ and apply.” For more information and to apply for funds visit: www.horsham.gov. uk/businesspages/BusinessDevelopment/business-supportand-opportunities/information-forbusinesses or contact the Council’s Economic Development team on business.development@horsham. gov.uk.

Organised by the University of Brighton, in partnership with the Council and local businesses, STEMfest Horsham will see interactive exhibits from several exciting local businesses operating in these key fields. It is a real chance for the young people of our district to sample what it is that makes careers in the STEM sectors so exciting. For more information, keep an eye on www.stemfest.co.uk/ stemfests/horsham.

Horsham Apprenticeship Fair – a must attend On Saturday 10 March, the Council, in association with West Sussex County Council, is holding its first major apprenticeship fair. Coinciding with National Apprenticeship Week, some 40 employers and training providers will attend the event at the Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham with the fair running between 11am and 3pm. There will be dozens of opportunities for people of any age, not just younger people, to take up a new role, get some training and start an interesting and exciting career. For more information visit www.horsham.gov.uk/jobsand-careers/employment-and-skills/apprenticeships.

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New powers to combat anti-social behaviour Anti-social behaviour can cause a real nuisance and have a detrimental effect on people’s quality of life, not to mention the negative perceptions it can give to an area or neighbourhood. From the beginning of April this year, there will be a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in place across the Horsham District, giving additional criminal enforcement powers to deal with specific incidents of anti-social behaviour in certain areas. The Order lasts for three years, ending in March 2021. What is a Public Spaces Protection Order? Public Spaces Protection Orders are intended to deal with a particular nuisance or problem in a particular area. They impose conditions on the use of that area which apply to everyone and are designed to ensure that the law-abiding majority can enjoy public spaces, safe from anti-social behaviour. Why do we need them in the Horsham District? The new PSPOs aim to address a number of key issues raised by members of the Community Safety Partnership that are having a detrimental effect across our district.

Public Spaces Protection Order Applicable across the Horsham district These prohibitions are to ensure public spaces can be enjoyed and kept safe from anti-social behaviour

Clean up dog fouling

Keep dogs under control

Nuisance behaviour relating to alcohol

No anti-social use of vehicles

Failure to comply with this Order is a criminal offence. Offences carry a maximum penalty upon conviction of a fine (Level 3) not exceeding £1000. Offences may also be dealt with by a fixed penalty notice.

Further details of this Public Spaces Protection Order can be found at:

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What do the orders say? There are two PSPOs in the Horsham District. One covers the whole district and the other adds a further prohibition just in Horsham Town Centre. Particular areas covered by the PSPO include: • Dog fouling • Keeping dogs under control • Anti-social use of vehicles – where individuals meet up in public places, play loud music, race and cause harassment • Nuisance behaviour relating to alcohol. In Horsham Town Centre the additional order covers:

No unauthorised access or nuisance behaviour on buildings or street furniture

How will the Order be enforced? The Police, Neighbourhood Wardens and a number of Horsham District Council officers have the authority to issue Fixed Penalty Notices for PSPOs.

What happens if they are ignored? It is an offence for a person to engage in any activity prohibited by PSPOs. Any person found guilty is liable to Look out for PSPO signs when you are a Fixed Penalty Notice up to £100. out and about, but even if you do not If it is not paid, they may be taken to see a sign, the Order is still in place. court and fined (not exceeding level 3) up to £1,000. • Unauthorised access or nuisance behaviour on buildings or street furniture.

PSPOs – ensuring that the law-abiding majority can enjoy public spaces

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Giving local people a helping hand with their energy From January 2018, residents across West Sussex have been able to buy their gas and electricity from Your Energy Sussex, a new provider launched as a result of a council partnership between Horsham District Council and the West Sussex County Council.

To get a quote and switch to Your Energy Sussex tariff go to www.yourenergysussex.org.uk or call 0800 952 0001.

By launching a council-backed energy deal through Your Energy Sussex, we want to encourage more people to compare prices and switch energy providers to make savings.

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With Your Energy Sussex, residents will get a competitive energy deal year in, year out and excellent customer service. Switching will be simple and the fixed, variable and pre-payment tariffs on offer will be straightforward and easy to understand.

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Featuring a variety of rooms for hire from a small meeting room for up to 6 people to a large hall that can seat around 170. Ideal for exercise classes, childrens' parties, training sessions and business meetings.

Featuring several different rooms with one of the function rooms leading to a small patio and garden area. The main hall has a stage which is used for concerts and theatrical performances.

Featuring a tastefully renovated oak beam barn which opens onto a patio making it perfect for special celebrations. Adjacent to a play area and multi courts so a good choice for childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/football parties.

For more details, prices and availability please contact North Horsham Parish Council. Tel: 01403 750786 Email: hall.bookings@northhorsham-pc.gov.uk www.northhorsham-pc.gov.uk

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

Leisure facilities Billingshurst Leisure Centre 01403 787500

Building Control General enquiries and helpline building.control@horsham.gov.uk 01403 215151 (24hr helpline)

Environmental Health publichealth.licensing@ horsham.gov.uk 01403 215641

The Capitol theatre and cinema 01403 750220 www.thecapitolhorsham.com

Housing General enquiries housing@horsham.gov.uk 01403 215204 Housing benefits and Council Tax Benefit Fraud Hotline 01403 215511 Council Tax business rates 01403 215555 Council Tax billing 01403 215555 Housing and Council Tax benefit Enquiries 01444 477264 From 1 April please go to www.horsham.gov.uk/council-tax for updated contact numbers. Recycling and Refuse Collection Services Including trade waste, litter, garden waste, cleansing and dog fouling hopoast.depot@horsham.gov.uk 01403 733144

Community Link 01403 215230 Food hygiene 01403 215403

Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311

Horsham Drill Hall 01403 211436 Horsham Park Barn bookings 01403 756088

Health and safety at work 01403 215453

Horsham Museum & Art Gallery 01403 254959 www.horshammuseum.org

Housing renovation grants 01403 215405

The Pavilions In The Park 01403 219200

Noise and pollution 01403 215609

Rookwood Golf Course 01403 252123

Pest control 01403 215411

Southwater Country Park 01403 731218

Stray dogs 01403 215407

Steyning Sports and Swimming Centre 01903 879666

Licensing licensing@horsham.gov.uk 01403 215488 Alcohol licensing 01403 215578 Hackney carriage private hire licensing 01403 215471 Electoral Services elections@horsham.gov.uk 01403 215126 Wellbeing General enquiries info@horshamdistrictwellbeing.org.uk 01403 215111

Visitor Information Centre 01403 211661 www.horshamvisitor.co.uk Warnham Nature Reserve 01403 256890 For all other general enquiries contact@horsham.gov.uk 01403 215100 Highways issues such as potholes, overgrown vegetation, damaged curbs and footpaths are the responsibility of West Sussex County Council and can be reported via love.westsussex.gov.uk. Correct at February 2018

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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) Cabinet Member for Housing and Public Protection 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 730040 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 Roger Clarke (Conservative) Chairman of the Council 2017/18 Telephone: 01403 713606 roger.clarke@horsham.gov.uk

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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 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell (Conservative) Telephone: 01273 491406 brian.oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 (Vice Chairman of the Council 2017/18) (Conservative) 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: 01403 250131 connor.relleen@horsham.gov.uk Cllr David Skipp (Liberal Democrat) Telephone: 07818 671404 david.skipp@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: 07465 403173 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

Itchingfield, Slinfold and Warnham Cllr Stuart Ritchie (Conservative) Telephone: 01403 270988 stuart.ritchie@horsham.gov.uk

Cllr Michael Willett (Conservative) Telephone: 01903 879997 michael.willett@horsham.gov.uk

Cllr Tricia Youtan (Conservative) Cabinet Member for Community and Wellbeing Telephone: 01403 790669 tricia.youtan@horsham.gov.uk

Trafalgar (Horsham Town) Cllr Christine Costin (Liberal Democrat) Telephone: 01403 266165 christine.costin@horsham.gov.uk

Nuthurst (Lower Beeding and Nuthurst) Cllr Toni Bradnum (Conservative) Telephone: 01403 891181 toni.bradnum@horsham.gov.uk

Cllr Leonard Crosbie (Liberal Democrat) Telephone: 01403 269746 leonard.crosbie@horsham.gov.uk Correct at February 2018

Marking the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, Birdsong is the hit, critically acclaimed stage show based on the world famous novel by Sebastian Faulks. A mesmerising story of love and courage. Set both before and during the Great War. Seen by over 200,000 people, now it is your chance to experience this stunning piece of theatre live on stage in Horsham.

MONDAY 23 – SATURDAY 28 APRIL 7.30PM MATINEES: WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £15

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KATHLEEN TURNER – FINDING MY VOICE FRIDAY 11 MAY 7.30PM

Lending her trademark husky alto to classic tunes from the American songbook, Kathleen interweaves songs including Let’s Fall in Love, On the Street Where You Live and many more, with stories from her remarkable life and career.

THE SAGAS OF NOGGIN THE NOG FRIDAY 13 APRIL 1PM

Go north on a journey of adventure and discovery to battle the fearsome Ice Dragon and the dastardly deeds of Noggin’s wicked uncle; Nogbad the Bad! Silly Vikings, puppets, original film and live music.

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