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Billingshurst development near Daux Wood refused

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:02:23 GMT

Plans for a ‘sustainable’ development of 46 homes at Marringdean Road, Billingshurst were unanimously refused this afternoon (Tuesday).

Demonstrators expected in Mid Sussex ‘Localism’ fight

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:17:10 GMT

Farmer Tony Filmer says the tiny Mid Sussex hamlet of Walstead could be wiped out if councillors give the green light to 230 new homes in Mid Sussex today (Tuesday).

Showhomes at Durrants Village, Faygate, opened by Horsham MP

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:13:33 GMT

The showhomes at Durrants Village, on the site of Agate’s Yard, Faygate, were offically opened by Horsham MP Francis Maude on Friday.

‘Planning breach councillor’ claims he was fighting to keep firm in village

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:40:42 GMT

A Horsham District councillor has defended an alleged planning condition breach by saying he was trying to keep one of Rudgwick’s businesses in the village.

Green light for Farthings Hill homes despite traffic worries

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:29:10 GMT

A development for 27 homes on an already ‘dangerous’ junction have been given the go-ahead on a narrow vote despite road safety concerns.

Horsham councillor reflects after standing down as county group leader

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:47:04 GMT

West Sussex County Councillor for the Horsham Riverside division Morwen Millson has stepped down as the Liberal Democrat county group leader following the recent election results.

Enforcement action to be taken on councillor’s property

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:36:16 GMT

Councillors voted tonight (Tuesday May 14) to start planning enforcement action on property owned by Horsham District Councillor John Bailey.

Farthings Hill development to go ahead despite traffic concerns

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:20:05 GMT

Plans for 27 homes at The Firs, Farthings Hill, Horsham were given the go-ahead tonight (Tuesday May 14) despite councillors having concerns about increased traffic there.

New appointments at West Sussex County Council

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:51:17 GMT

A series of appointments were confirmed today after the first meeting of the council since the elections two weeks ago.

Appointments made at newly elected county council

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:22:36 GMT

Four West Sussex County councillors serving in the Horsham district are among the members appointed in senior roles at the first meeting of West Sussex County Council since the May 2 elections today (Tuesday May 14).

BREAKING NEWS: County Liberal Democrat leader steps down

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:42:46 GMT

The leader of the Liberal Democrat County Group Morwen Millson, who represents the Horsham Riverside Division, has stepped down following the recent election results.

Chance to quiz councillor on Horsham town issues

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:10:27 GMT

Anyone with an interest in Horsham town centre is invited to join Horsham District Council’s cabinet member for Horsham town at the next drop in surgery at Horsham Museum on Thursday May 23.

Rudgwick councillor’s planning breach to be discussed by his colleagues

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:27:08 GMT

Horsham District Council officers are recommending enforcement action be taken over a shed owned by Rudgwick councillor John Bailey.

Bid for empty Southern Housing office in Horsham to become 13 flats

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:59:11 GMT

The former offices of the Southern Housing Group at Fivash House, Denne Parade, Horsham, are subject to a planning application to convert it into 13 flats.

EXCLUSIVE: Cuadrilla to drill exploration well at Balcombe

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:51:20 GMT

Oil and gas exploration company Cuadrilla Resources is expected to announce today (Wednesday) that it is to drill an exploratory well at Balcombe to test for underground oil reserves.

VIDEO: New Horsham District Councillors speak after Tory by-election success

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:18:22 GMT

The two newly elected councillors on Horsham District Council have spoken of their success at last week’s by-election.

Full and detailed results of West Sussex elections

Sat, 04 May 2013 13:44:01 GMT

After the May 2 votes were counted, the Conservatives retained control with UKIP becoming the main opposition party at County Hall.

Now let’s return to traditional, family values

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:38:47 GMT

Comment - By Gary Shipton, Editor In Chief

In West Sussex as the rest of the England where council elections were held on Thursday, UKIP was the star of the show.

VIDEO: Full county council election results for the Horsham District 2013

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:44:09 GMT

Here is the full list of West Sussex County Council results for the Horsham district.

UPDATED: UKIP come second in Conservative county divisions

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:18:08 GMT

The UK Independence Party has come second in all the West Sussex County Council Conservative Divisions.