Our District magazine summer 2018 by Horsham District Council

Our District News from Horsham District Council Summer 2018

Bringing a new leisure centre with NEW activities Tuck in to our Food & Drink Festival Helping our homeless Follow us on Twitter @HorshamDC

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100 MILES | CLOSED ROADS | 15,000 RIDERS

CELEBRATE WEST SUSSEX AT ITS BEST! INTRODUCING VÉLO SOUTH - 23.09.18

One of the UK’s largest cycling events is coming to West Sussex this September. The one-day extravaganza promises to bring a truly spectacular celebration of cycling, showcasing the sunshine county at its very best. JOIN IN THE FUN

MAKE THE MOST OF IT

Whether you spectate, take part or volunteer, make the most of this spectacular event!

Vélo South is a significant event for the region and we want to work with you so it can benefit your business, community or local club. Our Community Celebration Programme has been set-up to help support and advise you on ways you can derive tangible benefit from the event and there is also some funding available for the best ideas! Whether you want to organise a pub party, a bake-off or simply run a special offer for spectators, get in touch with the Route Team about your idea(s) on route@velosouth.com. You can find out more about the Community Celebration Programme at: velosouth.com.

Take Part: We still have a number of places reserved for local residents to take part in this sold out event. All abilities are welcome… and lycra isn’t compulsory! Please email hello@velosouth.com for more information. Volunteer: An event of this scale wouldn’t be possible without volunteers, and we’d love it if you chose to be one of them! If you’re interested in volunteering, get in touch: volunteer@velosouth.com. Spectate: We’re calling on local residents to line the streets in support of the riders and give them a royal welcome! Vélo South will bring its own carnival flair, making it the perfect backdrop for a garden party or social occasion.

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Charity: Our riders are expected to raise substantial amounts for local and national charities. So, if you see those charity jerseys, give them an extra loud cheer! There are still places available to represent local charities, so please see our website for further details. We hope to see you there!

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Welcome to our new Chief Executive In April this year the Council appointed a new Chief Executive, Glen Chipp, who succeeded Tom Crowley upon his retirement. Commenting on his appointment Glen said: “I am delighted and honoured to be the Chief Executive for Horsham District Council and am committed to working with a great team of councillors, officers and partners to deliver the best results possible for the residents and businesses of Horsham District.”

What’s on diary

Tuck in to the 2018 Food & Drink Festival, starting with The Big Nibble

Steyning Foodie Festival

Henfield Fun and Foodie Extravaganza 05 The countdown is on for the Horsham District Year of Culture 2019

Horsham Museum & Art Gallery

Gear up for summer with our sporting activities

Valuing our sporting volunteers

An exciting new leisure centre for the Horsham District opens this autumn

New football pavilion kick started in Broadbridge Heath

How our Community Link services help Hannah and Dave

Helping you feel safer in your community 15

Thank you for such a warm welcome. Glen Chipp Chief Executive Horsham District Council

Historic gardens restored

New fort in Cissbury Close

Residents’ survey feedback

A new approach to helping homeless households

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More season ticket parking in Billingshurst

Horsham District plays host to 100 mile cycle race

Need help job hunting?

Recruiting local people to local jobs

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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Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 July, 9am-5pm

WISTON STEAM RALLY STEYNING

Sunday 8 July

FUNDAY SUNDAY HORSHAM After the successful launch in 2017, The Rotary Club of Horsham have announced that Funday Sunday will return on Sunday 8 July 2018. Explore the various zones, including a children's zone, sports-park, food and drink court, eco zone, stage and arts area, charity market, 999 zone and Benson's fabulous fun fair. There will also be a live performance area and a tug-of-war contest this year.

Saturday 14 and 21, and Sunday 15 and 22 July

HORSHAM GARDEN MUSIC FESTIVAL HORSHAM PARK Held around the lovely Human Nature Garden in Horsham Park, the festival is family friendly and community focused. As well as fantastic live entertainment, enjoy some of the best locally produced food and drink and there are always plenty of activities to occupy the children.

Featuring more than 1,200 exhibits from steam traction engines to vintage vehicles. There will be a working area showcasing steam powered demonstrations, including woodcutting. Plus rides on the Old Tyme funfair. Visit www.sussexsteamrally.co.uk for more information.

What’s on diary

Saturday 18 August

ASHINGTON FESTIVAL ASHINGTON RECREATION GROUND Friday 27 July to Sunday 29 July, 4pm-midnight

ENCHANTED HORSHAM HORSHAM PARK

A summer wonderland in Horsham Park, featuring food, music, entertainment, market shops and arts and crafts. Enjoy the circus tent, where you can see acrobats, dancers and performers. In the secret illuminated gardens at dusk, fairies and creatures come to life and there’s a chance to meet the Enchanted Unicorn. Visit www.enchantedhorsham.co.uk for more information.

Now in its 22nd year, the carnival and arena/stage acts running through the afternoon and evening are increasingly popular. Following the procession of floats and bands through the village, there are stalls and events for all the family. Come and enjoy the events and of course, the funfair.

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There is a packed schedule of activities and events appealing to all ages this summer – and most of them are free! Check out our calendar below.

Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 September

BIG NIBBLE HORSHAM TOWN CENTRE

HORSHAM AMERICARNA HORSHAM TOWN CENTRE Following the success of the first event in 2017, the show is being expanded to include Horsham Park as a venue. A celebration of American culture with a big nod to the 50s and 60s era. Displays of hundreds of cars and bikes will be supported by themed trade and food stalls, music, displays and entertainment. Come along and why not dress up in costumes from the eras, to join in the fun? Our charity for the event is St Catherine's Hospice who will be providing an American DJ/compères and will be collecting around town during the day. AmeriCARna is made possible by commercial partners which include Max's Diner, Retroesque, Apache, Horsham Car Centre and more. The event is organised by Horsham District Council, local vehicle enthusiasts and Horsham Markets.

Organised by Horsham District Council, Horsham Markets and Food Rocks, the Big Nibble is the premier local food festival in the South offering a wide range of food markets and activities. The two day event launches the month long Horsham District Food & Drink Festival which will run throughout September 2018.

Sunday 30 September, 10am-4pm

Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September

PARHAM AUTUMN FAIR PARHAM HOUSE, PULBOROUGH A celebration of the best of homemade food and locally grown produce. With working horse cart rides, estate tours and displays. There is plenty to see and do, including stalls selling food, drink and country wares. Visit www.parhaminsussex.co.uk for more information.

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Monday 22 to Friday 26 October

SUSSEX STREET TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL FOOD AWARD HORSHAM TOWN CENTRE HORSHAM TOWN CENTRE Accompanied pre-teenage children Ten businesses nominated in the Street Food Traders category compete in the cook-off, producing their favourite dishes to wow the judges and public voters. The winners go to the finals of the Sussex Food & Drink Awards in early 2019. Organised by Food Rocks with support from Horsham District Council.

are invited to follow the trail and collect cards from local participating shops. Pick a card and win a treat or perform a trick – nothing too scary! A fun event for the children and the opportunity to win some great prizes. For additional Horsham events information please visit www.horshamtimewellspent.co.uk.

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Tuck in to the 2018 Food & Drink Festival

District wide celebration of local producers and retailers Throughout the whole month of September, wherever you are in Horsham District, you will find something to tempt your taste buds, whether that be at an ale festival in Amberley, a harvest fair in Pulborough, a ploughing match in West Grinstead or a country garden cream tea treat on the lawns.

… four weeks of fantastic food and drink events and promotions unique to Horsham District

And for the whole month of September, there will be a host of special festival discounts and promotions on offer. Award winning businesses The Horsham District has over 200 square miles of prime producing land and our businesses know how to make the most of such a productive area. Our local producers excelled in the 2018 Sussex Food & Drink Awards winning five out of the ten categories, so do take the opportunity to support them. The winners and finalists are in the 2018 Food & Drink Guide.

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The Big Nibble is back… take a bite The 2018 month-long Food & Drink Festival begins at the Big Nibble celebration weekend on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 September in Horsham. The Big Nibble is always the best event to whet your appetite for the rest of the month’s festival offers and activities. It will once again combine the delights of an extensive selection of local produce market stalls and exceptional street food cooked fresh just for you.

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You can pick up some expert cookery tips from top local chefs and producers at the live cookery demonstrations and indulge in your favourite tipple as we welcome back the ever popular beer trail and look to introduce a new gin trail. All this will be topped off by musical and street theatre entertainment throughout the weekend.

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The gateway to the offers Don’t forget to pick up this year’s Food & Drink Guide at the Big Nibble event, direct from the Council and from local retailers. The Guide is your gateway to all the great offers and events that are happening throughout the District.

This year’s festival will bring together over 130 local businesses in a beautifully presented, ‘keep for a year’ business directory. This year will be the biggest and best yet with more offers and more discounts – so bag yourself a festival bargain. Horsham District Food & Drink – your local guide 2018/19 will be available from 1 August and is completely free.

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Henfield Fun and Foodie Extravaganza Fifties fun and fabulous food characterise this year’s foodie event in Henfield.

Steyning Foodie Festival Steyning has a fabulous reputation for putting on a great event, especially when it comes to food and drink. This year’s Food & Drink Festival, now established as the ‘Festival within a Festival’, will showcase Steyning businesses' flair for fine food and drink and exceptional eating experiences.

Never ones to do things by halves, the Henfield community, led by the Parish Council, Community Partnership and local sports clubs, is organising a major celebration at their Memorial Field with an afternoon of fun, games, sports, live music and, of course, amazing local food and drink.

The Council is an enthusiastic The event on Saturday 16 September supporter of local food and drink businesses recognising that they will celebrate the anniversary of the original opening of the playing pitches, are vital to our local community, which took place on the 16 September culture and economy. To add marketing support to the efforts in 1950. There will be a 1950s feel to the event and it will give young people of local food and drink linked of the village the chance to experience companies throughout the year, the Council has recently launched games of the era, like the egg and a new brand identity – look out for spoon race, sack races and more. it! And get the latest news from our dedicated Facebook, Instagram and In addition to the sports and Twitter pages @horshamfoodies. games, there will be various eatery opportunities, including some of the District’s best street food exponents as well as live music into the early evening.

Once again, events will include foodie walking tours, beer and wine tasting and competitions for all the family. There will be gala suppers and charity meals at many participating eateries, as well as opportunities to learn how to cook and bake. Add to that the multitude of special offers and the Steyning Food & Drink Festival has everything to satisfy a Horsham District Foodie, and anyone else who is willing to drop in for a tasty nibble or two. For more information, get this year’s Food & Drink Guide and look for the Henfield section. Visit the website at www.steyning districtfooddrinkfestival.co.uk or find out more in the Steyning section of the Horsham District Food & Drink Guide.

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Horsham District Foodies – a new brand for the latest information on local food and drink

This year’s Horsham District Food & Drink Guide can also be found online at www. horshamlocalproduce.co.uk. For more information about this year’s festival, contact Leigh Chambers at business. development@horsham.gov.uk.

Dentures to get you smiling again

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01403 210616 We specialise in making, fitting and repairing high quality natural looking dentures with premium craftsmanship and exceptional after care. Free on-site parking. 48 Station Road, Horsham, RH13 5EY www.thedentureshop.com

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

Knowing you. We all need legal advice and support at times. Our services are available at competitive fixed prices, designed to give you easy access to specialist legal support when you need it most.

To find out more please contact: Gemma Spencer (Solicitor), or Sarah Kench (Solicitor), or Philip M Lansberry (Partner and Head of Legal) For all your business, tax and wealth needs Call: +44 (0)1403 253 282 Email: enquiries@krestonreeves.com Visit: www.krestonreeves.com

We can help you with: •Will writing •Setting up a trust •Probate and estate administration •Arranging lasting power of attorney

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The countdown is on for

An entire year of events and community projects is set to take place next year celebrating culture across the District. It launches at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens on Tuesday 1 January 2019 and finishes on Tuesday 31 December 2019 (more details available soon). The aim of the Year of Culture, sponsored by Gatwick Airport and Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, is to celebrate culture within our beautiful district. Culture is a slippery term and can mean many things to different people. The Year of Culture will celebrate what culture means to you, with events organised to attract and appeal to as many people as possible.

The Year of Culture programme is now online on the website www.HDculture2019.co.uk and will be added to daily including major programme announcements. For anyone putting on an event next year as part of the Year of Culture

don’t forget to add your details to the online programme as soon as possible so the team can add your details to the printed versions going out in November 2018 and May 2019. Whilst you’re on the website, make sure to download the Year of Culture Fringe logo too, so you can add it to your promotional information.

With that in mind, following applications for Year of Culture grants, 35 projects across the District have successfully received funding, resulting in events taking place from Amberley to Ashington, Southwater to Shipley, Broadbridge Heath to Billingshurst and many other places too. Events will include a lantern procession in Billingshurst, a wheelbarrow race in Steyning, a music event in Ashington, a comedy

competition across the District, a family festival in Horsham and much, much more.

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Be in the know

Follow the project online via @HDculture2019 on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Make sure to sign up to the newsletter too via www.HDculture2019.co.uk and if you have any questions, email yearofculture2019@horsham.gov.uk.

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Horsham Museum & Art Gallery Frankenstein

Knitwits

21 July to 6 October

18 June to 7 September

Our family-friendly summer exhibition will tell the story of Mary Shelley’s famous monster, a tale that still chills and entertains 200 years after its publication. Using fascinating items from the collections, excerpts from Shelley’s tale and animatronic models, the Frankenstein exhibition should not be missed!

A feast for the eyes of all knitters, crochet fans, yarn-bombers and crafters, our colourful spring exhibition explores the creative ways in which people, both past and present, have made use of yarn, thread and wool.

WatercolouRA 250 20 September to 17 November To mark the 250th anniversary of the Royal Academy, this exhibition will explore the relationship between the watercolour and the Royal Academy, and the creative tensions that it generated.

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This exhibition has been made possible thanks to the support of various contributing galleries, The Art Fund and Toovey’s Auctioneers and Fine Art and Valuers. The painting The Spring by L P Smythe RA (above) was purchased for Horsham Museum & Art Gallery by the Friends of Horsham Museum who this year are celebrating the Museum’s 125th anniversary and will feature in the exhibition.

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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and summer fun workshops for the school holidays

Visit our family-friendly themed knights and castles play and display space which is open daily with free admission. Relax in the museum courtyard while your children play happily, from dressing up to creative colouring-in, games and so much more.

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Celebrating 40 years in 2018 With 36 acres to explore and over 40 exhibits to visit preserving Sussex industrial heritage. Summer Events Highlights: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th July - Rail Gala Sunday 29th July - Classic Car Summer Show Saturday 11th August - Historic Cycles Day Sunday 19th August - Petrol Locos Day Monday 27th August - Story Book Day Friday 31st to Sunday 2nd September - Ale at Amberley Museum Explorer Days - Every Wednesday in Summer Holidays For more information on our full events programme please visit our website. large free car park and Dog friendly - Tickets available online N ew B a r n R o a d , A m b e r l ey, N r A r u n d e l , BN18 9LT 0 1 7 9 8 8 3 1 3 7 0 - w w w. a m b e r l ey m u s e u m.co.uk

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Gear up for summer with our sporting activities Horsham District Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Development team and partner organisations are gearing up to deliver a bumper programme of supervised summer holiday activities for young people so there is no chance for your children to get bored. Activities range from American sports, athletics, archery and abseiling, to golf and Go-ride cycling. There will also be focused camps for fencing, football, baseball and badminton plus much more. Check out all we have to offer, and there's lots at www.hdsd.org. uk/Holiday-Activities or email ian.ford@horsham.gov.uk.

Other great events to get you outdoors and moving this summer include:

More play time at Horsham Park tennis courts this summer

Set4Success sports events

Horsham District Health Rides project

The Horsham Park tennis courts attracted over 500 pay-and-play users in 2017, and now floodlights have been installed itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected that there will be even greater usage this year. Horsham Lawn Tennis Club staff are also providing an extensive programme of coached sessions and competitions for people of all ages and abilities to benefit. For information and booking go to horshamparktennis.com.

A number of local business teams compete in sports competitions that raise funds for the local Set4Success charity which supports talented young sports people in the District with bursaries. Successful events held so far this year include table tennis and archery and other events being organised for the summer and autumn include rounders, stoolball, cricket and football. Details are available from www. horshamsocialsports.org.uk/News.

Our Sports Development team and West Sussex County Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s road safety team are working together on a Cycling4Health project that will provide guided rides around the District. Volunteers have undertaken ride leader training and a pilot programme of spring and summer rides has been developed. Check them out at www.hdsd.org. uk/Directory/Cycling.

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Valuing our sporting volunteers Our Sports Development team is committed to improving the quality and quantity of sport and physical activity for people of all ages and abilities across our district. The team provides a broad range of facilities and activities which are developed and managed by a small group of officers who admit they would be lost without their army of volunteers to help them.

“I volunteer with the Sports Development coaches to support my sports leadership course. “I have done a number of things including helping out at the Sports, Art and Play Camps during the holidays, sports coaching in local primary schools, refereeing at primary school football competitions and working with children with additional needs. “Volunteering has really increased my confidence. My own sports skills have improved and I am also more aware of the issues disabled people face each day.

A young leader in the making Amy Rawlinson, 14, who currently attends Millais School in Horsham volunteers as a Young Sports Leader for the Council. Amy shares her experience with us:

A natural all-round volunteer Walter is reliable, flexible, turns out in all weathers and his enthusiasm always stands out. Ian Ford Sports Development Manager Horsham District Council

Our team also engages adult volunteers in various programmes that it runs.

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Walter Edgar is a keen runner, has a playing background in football and rugby and has the experience of managing a Scottish ski resort. He has proved to be a real all-rounder in helping our Sports Development coaches in sessions such as the Ready and Able Disability Sports Club, primary school competitions, holiday camps and alternative sports days.

“I would encourage other young people to give it a go. Volunteering has given me a purpose and has helped me grow as an individual.” The Council’s Sports Development team works closely with Millais, Forest and Collyer’s schools and colleges to foster young sports leaders to support school and community sport.

Are you looking to make a difference? We would love to hear from you! Volunteers and young leaders interested in getting involved and helping to improve the sporting experiences of local people should email stephen.denman@ horsham.gov.uk.

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Clip ’n Climb comes to the District

Climbing walls are fantastic opportunities for developing the sport of climbing but this new concept is colourful and fun and can be enjoyed by children and adults alike in a distinct and visually exciting layout. Look out for WOW features such as the Twister, Astroball, Stairway to Heaven and Leap of Faith! The space provides numerous challenges requiring different techniques and climbing styles and offers up to 20 individual climbing lines up to a height of 7.5 metres. No climbing experience is necessary as a full safety briefing is given for every session – indoor climbing has never been easier or more fun.

A thrilling new sports facility is due to open at Broadbridge Heath this autumn. Known as Clip ’n Climb, this climbing experience is becoming popular around the world and will now be included in The Bridge Leisure Centre in a fantastic indoor space covering 154m2.

Our exciting new leisure centre for the Horsham District opens this autumn Residents in the Horsham District will soon be able to benefit from one of the most significant Council investments in years as the construction of a new, state of the art, £12 million leisure centre in Broadbridge Heath nears completion.

Horsham, Billingshurst and Steyning to create a vibrant, multipurpose hub of sporting and leisure opportunities that meets both the current and future aspirations of our growing community.

The Bridge Leisure Centre will replace the existing Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre, delivering one of the biggest public dryside sports and leisure centres in the District. This new centre will complement the existing Council-owned facilities in

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Places for People Leisure Ltd working in partnership with Horsham District Council.

New football pavilion kick started in Broadbridge Heath Work has commenced on the construction of a new pavilion which will soon be home to Broadbridge Heath Football Club at the Wickhurst Green development in Broadbridge Heath. The new pavilion will include four changing rooms and a spacious room with a kitchen, bar and space for TV screens, ideal for the club to host events and social functions. Two full size pitches and one junior size football pitch are already in place. The Council wishes to thank everyone who has supported us in achieving this milestone. We are confident this new facility will provide a vibrant new hub for the Broadbridge Heath Football Club.

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How our Community Link services help Hannah and Dave Hannah and Dave live in their home in Barns Green near Horsham. Hannah lives with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and recently had a heart attack. Her husband, Dave has just recovered from severe pneumonia and throat cancer. But they don't let their health troubles affect their lifestyle. The couple share a pendant link and also benefit from a key safe device to enable carers and emergency assistance to get into their house if they are not able to get to their door. They also have a special smoke detector upstairs which will trigger their Community Link Alarm in the case of fire.

Here’s what they have to say

Horsham District 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 products that help over 1,700 people across Horsham District remain independent in their own homes.

Community Link works with a range of products and services which are all connected to our control centre in Chichester. The control centre is manned 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? People often think that this service is for the elderly, but it can benefit anyone regardless of their age – our current clients range from 7 to 103 years of age.

You just feel safer and more secure in your own home.

Hannah said of the service: “You just feel safer and more secure in your own home. You only have to press the button and a friendly voice is with you straight away.” Dave added: “When I collapsed with pneumonia recently, Hannah pressed the alarm and an ambulance arrived with paramedics within 15 minutes. The Community Link team organised everything. “The team called us in the bad weather just to check if we were okay. We wouldn’t be without this service.” For a no obligation demonstration or to find out more, please call 01403 215230 or email us at community.link@horsham.gov.uk. Alternatively, please complete the coupon here and send to: Community Link Housing Services, Horsham District Council, PO Box 106, Horsham, RH12 1BR. Licence No. SEA 6963 Name ................................................................................................................................................. Address .............................................................................................................................................. Postcode ............................................. Telephone No. ..................................................................... www.horsham.gov.uk

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Neighbourhood Wardens helping you to feel safer For some 15 years the Horsham District Council has developed and managed a successful Neighbourhood Warden Service throughout the District. We are now pleased to be expanding our team of wardens to Billingshurst and Horsham Town Centre for the first time, where we are set to have two full time wardens in each location.

In the areas where there are already Neighbourhood Wardens in place, there have been really positive community benefits.

Here’s what the Chair of Pulborough We already have wardens in Parish Council had to say about the Pulborough, Ashington and a wardens in Pulborough: combined service across Steyning, Bramber and Upper Beeding parishes. “The presence of two uniformed Neighbourhood Wardens in our village The role of a Neighbourhood Warden has given a real sense of security to is broad but, at its heart it is about both younger and older residents. local guardianship to improve the quality of life for town and village “Our wardens have been extremely residents. Wardens are not a active in social work and are rapidly replacement for the police but becoming recognised by locals as do offer a complementary service. assets to our community.”

I think you are doing a fantastic job within the community.

Key responsibilities of a Neighbourhood Warden can include: • Issuing fixed penalty fines for a number of issues including anti-social behaviour, littering, nuisance parking, graffiti and breaches of Public Spaces Protection Orders and Community Protection Notices. • Providing a uniformed patrolling presence and working closely with Sussex Police, sharing intelligence and referring criminal and anti-social behaviour for enforcement action. • Engaging with the elderly and vulnerable and working with local agencies to help reduce social isolation. • Working with young people and linking them in with youth activities. • Attending community events and meetings.

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Thank you for being out there at nighttime keeping an eye on us all.

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Historic gardens restored to be enjoyed in the modern day

Watercolour painted around 1880 by an unknown artist. It's available to view on request at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery.

The Garden of Remembrance and Mill Bay areas between St Mary’s Parish Church and the river Arun in Horsham have a long history as recreational open spaces, dating back nearly 100 years.

Horsham’s first female councillor Nellie Vesta Laughton created the Garden of Remembrance in memory of her husband to commemorate World War One, enabling it to become Horsham’s first ever park. On her death she donated it to the Council. Throughout 2017 and spring 2018 Horsham District Council has carried out a programme of restoration of the area. The aim was to create a quality experience for visitors that meets the expectations for a heritage site such as this one, so close to the centre of Horsham. This project is being managed by our Parks and Countryside team, working in close collaboration with the Horsham Society and Denne Neighbourhood Council. The main features of the restoration project include: • New signage at the main site entrances and alongside the Mill Bay Riverside Walk area • Replacement of stone paths with wider paths constructed from slip-resistant material • Replacement of two wooden bridges across the stream: one in the Garden of Remembrance and one across the river in the Mill Bay Riverside Walk area and all the benches have been renewed • New shrubs and thousands of bulbs have been planted around the whole area.

Our Parks and Countryside Officer John Marder receiving a cheque from Sainsbury’s Community Development team.

Funding to improve our local community The refurbishment has been funded largely 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.

The project also received a boost recently from the Horsham branch of Sainsbury’s when their Community Development team helped purchase and plant some 7,000 daffodil bulbs along the Riverside Walk area.

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7,000 daffodil bulbs have been planted along the Riverside Walk area.

New fort in Cissbury Close A small play area for the under 12s in a residential area in North Horsham has undergone a transformation with new play equipment.

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The play area is fort-themed to reflect the place name Cissbury which means ancient hill fort. The fort is a fun multi-play unit with a slide and climbing features and even has its own â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cissbury Ringâ&#x20AC;? depicted on the ground to help encourage imaginative play. An inclusive roundabout and nest swing provide more play opportunities for all to enjoy.

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Residents’ survey feedback Understanding your views

So what did you tell us? Community

Last autumn we surveyed 5,000 people at random who live in the Horsham District to find out what residents think of Horsham District Council and the services we provide. Are residents happy with the way we run things, do we provide value for money and do residents think we keep them well informed? The survey was carried out for us by an independent research company, BMG Research. A questionnaire was completed by a representative sample of local people, and so reflects the views of the majority of people across the District.

• People’s perception of the local area is above average compared to other authorities and the majority of people feel safe. • Most residents feel that they belong to their local area, and people pull together to improve their neighbourhood. • Two in five people are interested in volunteering and helping out locally.

Perceptions of the local area and community Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with your local area as a place to live?

Satisfied

88%

Neither 6%

Perceptions of the Council • Two-thirds of residents are satisfied with the way the Council runs things.

Thank you to those who responded to the survey. Your feedback is important as it helps us to better understand our communities, improve our services to you and direct our resources at the issues that matter most.

Contact and communications • Most residents have access to the internet and more than threequarters of all residents use the internet every day. The majority of people are receptive to accessing Council services and undertaking transactions online. • Most people however are most likely to contact the Council by telephone. • Of those making contact, more than three-quarters were satisfied with the way their query was handled.

Dissatisfied 6% Don't know <0.5%

How safe or unsafe do you feel when outside in your local area...? During the day Safe

95%

Neither 3% Unsafe 1.5% Don't know <0.5%

After dark Safe

74% Neither 12% Unsafe 12%

Don't know 2%

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Perceptions of the Council Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the way Horsham District Council runs things? Satisfied

67%

How much do you trust Horsham District Council?

A great deal / fair amount 67%

Neither 18% Dissatisfied 13%

Not at all 8% Don't know 0% ÂŠ Toby Phillips

Don't know 2%

Not very much 25%

To what extent do you think Horsham District Council acts on the concerns of local residents? A great deal / fair amount 47% Not very much 29% Not at all 6% Don't know 18%

To what extent do you agree or disagree that Horsham District Council provides value for money? Agree Neither

48% 29% Disagree 19%

Don't know 4%

Overall, how well informed do you think Horsham District Council keeps residents about the services it provides? Very / fairly well informed 68%

What can we do better? We have lots of detailed information from the survey to inform our improvement plans for the services we provide which range from car parks and parking, through to arts and heritage, environmental health, planning, sports and leisure and support for housing and the homeless. We will also be working to help more people feel involved in Council decision making and remain committed to improving communication and engagement.

Not very well informed 20% Not well informed 8% Don't know 4%

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For more information please visit www.horsham.gov.uk/ residentssurvey.

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A new approach to helping homeless households Preventing homelessness for people in housing need will always be a priority for us as a council. During 2017/18 we handled over 2,500 homelessness enquiries which led to over 183 homeless investigations being undertaken. In April this year, a new act, The Homeless Reduction Act 2018, came into force in the wake of a stark warning that nationally, homelessness is expected to more than double by 2040.

Housing plans tailored to individual needs

householdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s individual needs and create specific actions for both the household and the Council in order to prevent or relieve homelessness.

Rough sleeping and homelessness are not just an issue of lack of housing We have welcomed the new Act â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they have complex causes which which now sees us working in close are best dealt with by support from collaboration with a number of support a broad range of areas often including services including Worthing Churches employment, education and mental Homeless Project, Citizens Advice health services. and West Sussex County Council, amongst others. Under the new Act We also provide emergency temporary we now work together to develop accommodation. Households will and implement personalised housing occupy this accommodation until a plans. These plans are tailored to a long term permanent housing solution can be secured. Across the Horsham District, the Council currently has 76 units of temporary accommodation and it is looking to increase this number to improve outcomes for those households unable to secure permanent accommodation within the private rented sector.

2,593

Helping rough sleepers Everyone can now play their role in helping rough sleepers.

homelessness enquiries in 2017

If you think someone is sleeping rough or is homeless you can now let local authorities know by using the StreetLink app, going to their website www.streetlink.org.uk, or calling 0300 500 0914. If you or someone you know is at risk of becoming homeless, the best thing to do is to seek advice as early as possible. Please contact the Housing team at Horsham District Council on 01403 215204 or email housing@horsham.gov.uk.

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Do you commute from Billingshurst station? Myrtle Lane Car Park in Billingshurst is perfect for commuter parking and we have great value long stay season tickets on offer. At just £600 a year, Myrtle Lane is the lowest priced season ticket parking in the area. There is also an option to pay and display for a flat rate of just £3.50 all day. Parking is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And all less than a five minute walk from the station. The latest recruits from Thakeham Primary School, ‘The Wombles’, suited up with gloves, bags and litter pickers as they scoured their school grounds looking for rubbish.

Residents step up to adopt their streets No one likes the unsightly scene of litter. That’s why Horsham District Council launched an initiative called Adopt-a-Street back in 2015 to encourage volunteers to help clear the District of litter. The Adopt-a-Street campaign has gone from strength to strength over the last three years and now boasts more than 3,300 volunteers – all giving their time to take extra care of their streets or an area that they particularly value. The scheme was given a boost recently when a group of children from Thakeham Primary School became volunteers calling themselves ‘The Wombles’.

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When asked why they liked to pick up litter the children said: “I like to help the environment” and “I think litter is harmful to animals so it is good to pick it up”. If you are interested in joining the scheme or you would like to get a group of volunteers together please visit www.horsham.gov.uk/bins/ adopt-a-street and complete our application form or email us at simon.furlonger@horsham.gov.uk or call us for a friendly chat about how you might like to help on 01403 739387.

For details go to www.horsham. gov.uk/parking/rural-parking/ruralparking-season-tickets or email parking@horsham.gov.uk.

Horsham District plays host to 100 mile cycle race Vélo South – a new 100 mile road cycle race is coming through the Horsham District on Sunday 23 September 2018. The event is organised by CSM Active with support from Horsham District Council, West Sussex County Council and Chichester District Council and the South Downs National Park. We think the race will provide an excellent opportunity to showcase our unique district at its best. For more information, please visit: www.velosouth.com Facebook.com/Velosouth100 Twitter.com/Velosouth.

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Need help job hunting?

Online job hunting

Local job hunters will be pleased to know that help is at hand to get the jobs they really want with the return of Horsham District Council’s successful job club, the Work Information and Support Hub (WISH).

Interview skills

Back in 2016, we developed a pilot project creating an employment support hub called WISH in Billingshurst. The project aimed to support people looking for work and needing help finding it.

CV writing

Managed by the Billingshurst Community Partnership and funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, the Council and the Think Family network, the pilot was a success with more than 40 local people getting support and many of them finding work as a result. This year WISH is coming back in three areas of the District, with the aim once again of helping local residents get training, write CVs, hone their interview skills and learn to job hunt online. The Council has contracted a local training organisation called SETAS to run the WISH hub programme. The first WISH Hub opened at the Children and Families Centre in Billingshurst in June. The venues for the other two hubs are yet to be confirmed but will follow in July and August. A big part of the programme will be one to one mentoring as part of what will be known as ‘ProjectMe’. The three clubs will operate for a year and it is hoped they will continue with further funding after this time with other areas also benefitting from WISH club support.

For more information, please contact leigh.chambers@horsham.gov.uk.

Recruiting local people to local jobs Our fourth annual Jobs and Skills Fair will take place at the Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham on 19 September.

this event and invites employers to express their interest in having a stand.

In the previous three years since the Fair started over 100 employers have Following on from the success of provided more than 1,500 vacancies in previous events and our more recent a wide variety of sectors. Not only that, Apprenticeship Fair, this year’s Jobs nearly 500 people have found work as Fair will once again offer hundreds a result and the unemployment rate in of employment and training the Horsham District continues to fall. opportunities, as well as free advice workshops. Horsham District Council, in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, The District Post and Collyer's College, is once again organising

For more information visit www.horsham.gov.uk or email leigh.chambers@horsham.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 Horsham 01403 750220 www.thecapitolhorsham.com

Housing General enquiries housing@horsham.gov.uk 01403 215204 National Benefit Fraud Hotline 0800 854 4400 Council Tax business rates 01403 215555 Council Tax billing 01403 215555 Housing and Council Tax benefit Enquiries 01444 477264 From 1 August 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 yoursay@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 kerbs and footpaths are the responsibility of West Sussex County Council and can be reported via love.westsussex.gov.uk. Correct at June 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) 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 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 Lynn Lambert (Conservative) Telephone: 01403 711071 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 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 (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: 01403 250131 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: 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 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 June 2018

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