Henfield News

Details of the Remembrance events taking place in Henfield can be found here.

Henfield Parish Council are pleased to announce that 2025 will be the Year of Community Care and Wellbeing. Watch this space for more information in the new year. 

After a well attended field trip to local skate parks in the area, plans continue to upgrade Henfields skate park. If you would like to find out more or get involved please get in touch via the website or social media. 

There will be a bulb planting event on the 16th of November, more details to be found here. 

Horsham District Council News

Have your say to help create sustainable prosperity for Horsham District

Local people are being asked to cast their votes to help young people’s provision in Horsham District.

Horsham District Council launched its new People’s Budget funding scheme in June 2024. Some £100,000 funding is being made available to local charity groups and community organisations wanting to focus on activities and initiatives that support children and young people under 25.

As a first step, local charities and youth provision groups submitted activity proposals for the under 25s in a bid to secure funds from the new scheme. Some 15 successful applicants for funds have now been announced by a panel of council officers and the lead Cabinet Member.

These funds will now be distributed in line with the results of a public vote, ensuring residents can decide how funds are used for priorities that matter most to them.

The public vote is now open. You can vote from 28 October to midnight 10 November.

Take a look at the worthy activities and initiatives, select your favourite and cast your vote.

West Sussex County Council News

Could you Be A Councillor?

Are you passionate about local issues and want to make a difference in your local community?

West Sussex County Council will be holding elections on 1 May 2025 and is inviting people to find out more about becoming a councillor.

County councillors are elected by the people of West Sussex to represent their interests and ensure they have a voice when decisions are being made around vital services such as social care, roads and transport, education, waste and recycling, and libraries.

We're holding an information session on 13 November 2024 at County Hall, Chichester, from 6pm to 7.30pm, or you can join online.

To request a place, or a link to join online, email democratic.services@westsussex.gov.uk

Have your say!

• As part of our Bus Service Improvement Plan, we introduced the “16 to 20 Bus Saver” discount on bus fares for young people across the county. As we continue to enhance bus services, we’re calling on people aged 16 to 20 to take part in a passenger survey to share their views on the bus journeys they take. Five respondents will win a £50 gift voucher in the survey's prize draw. Survey closes on 31 October 2024.
• We want to hear from autistic people, their families and carers and professionals to help us make the county a better place for those with lived experience of autism. The consultation is open until 16 December and will be made up of in-person workshops and online surveys.
• Our West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is asking for views on the risks that concern people living and working in the county the most. The questionnaire is part of the planning process for the service’s next Community Risk Management Plan which will run from 2026 to 2030. The results of the survey will help the service plan the resources it needs to continue to help ensure West Sussex remains a safe place to live, work and visit. You can complete the questionnaire online, or if you would like a printed survey call 01243 786211. Survey closes 15 December 2024.