Henfield News

Henfield Parish Council hosted two well attended events top remember the 80th anniversary of D Day, including lighting of the Beacon on the Rothery Field.

Photograph courtesty of Mike Ainscough

Also, a big thank you to the Henfield BP Guild for organising a Grand Summer Fair in honour of the Kings Birthday. Despite the dreadful weather the event was well supported, especially the always popular dog show!

Horsham District Council News

More funding available to help local businesses become greener

Following the success of the first round of funding in April, Horsham District Council’s new Green LEAP Small Business Grant Scheme opens for a second round from 3 June.

Green LEAP invites start-ups and small business to apply for up to £5,000 to fund towards a broad range of climate-friendly projects. Grants of up to £2,000 may be considered for other projects, subject to funding.

Digital annual parking discs introduced for more Horsham District car parks

Horsham District Council is set to introduce digital annual parking discs across more of the District’s towns and villages from 1 July 2024.

The digital annual parking discs are more convenient and flexible for users by allowing them to manage their parking needs at any time.

Additionally, they reduce the reliance on paper and plastic and are therefore more sustainable for the environment.

West Sussex County Council News

Summer Reading Challenge starts next month

Exciting rewards await children aged four to 11 who take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge in their local library.

The theme is ‘Marvellous Makers’ and the fun starts on Saturday 13 July. If you're not a member yet, it’s free to join the library and free to take part!

The challenge is to choose and read some amazing library books over the school holiday.

Children who take part also receive a fab fold-out poster and scratch-and-sniff stickers to track their progress.

The more they read, the more exciting rewards they will receive!

There are fun activities too, including a Character Hunt with a prize draw.

Those who complete the challenge by Saturday 14 September are rewarded with a medal and certificate. There’s even a Mini Challenge for children under four.

Find out more

Return equipment and help others in need

Do you or someone you care for have items of care equipment borrowed from the county council’s service provider, Millbrook Healthcare, that you no longer use?

If so, you can now book an appointment and take unused items to any of the council’s Recycling Centres.

Items that can be refurbished and reused will help improve availability and assist people who are recovering or who need extra help to stay living independently in their own homes.

Reusing and recycling equipment is better for the environment, reduces the need for new equipment to be produced, and reduces our carbon footprint.

Find out which items can be returned on this link by typing in the article you wish to return.

If you have larger equipment or cannot access the drop off points, contact Millbrook Healthcare on 0345 127 2931 or email westsussexcontactus@millbrookhealthcare.co.uk to arrange collection.

Book an appointment to return items