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Piazza Italia 8

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HDC LogoThis annual, free-to-attend event takes place in Horsham town centre on three days over the Easter weekend (excluding Easter Sunday) and offers visitors and shoppers to Horsham an exciting taste of Italy in the midst of a very English medieval market town.

Packed full of fabulous cars and bikes, tasty Italian foods, lively street entertainment and a huge choice of independent shops, cafes and restaurants – Piazza Italia is fun for all the family!

If visitors, their family or friends are looking for a fantastic time, love all things Italian and/or love supercars and bikes then plan to make Horsham the destination this Easter, and don’t forget all town parking is free on Good Friday and Easter Monday with the Hop Oast Park and Ride running on Saturday.

Piazza Italia is organised by Horsham District Council in conjunction with local businesses, vehicle owners groups and partner organisations.

To learn more about Horsham Piazza Italia or any of the wide range of events and activities that run throughout the year in Horsham town centre, visit www.horshamtimewellspent.co.uk and download the town’s Google events calendar.

For event updates see Twitter @piazzaitalia8 / Facebook horshampiazzaitalia8 Email: events@horsham.gov.uk / Tel: 01403 215279.

Who To Contact In The Event Of Tree Damage

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HDC LogoRecent wet weather has seen a number of trees being damaged in the District and Horsham District Council is reminding residents of who to contact in the event of damage to trees.  Extremely wet ground conditions can make trees more vulnerable to wind damage, particularly if they are already in a weakened condition as the result of disease.

The Council has an ongoing programme of inspections for all of the trees that it owns, which are located almost entirely within recreational land and public green spaces.  Parish councils are responsible for trees growing on land in their ownership, while the majority of trees growing on roadside verges are the responsibility of West Sussex County Council.

It is often the case that trees causing concern are growing on private land, and in these cases it is always the land owner who is responsible for them.  Unless a tree is deemed to be imminently hazardous, it is important to check that it is not listed as having a Tree Preservation Order, or growing within a conservation area, before carrying out any remedial work.

Contact the Council’s Planning team for advice on these such trees by emailing planning@horsham.gov.uk or call 01403 215515.

Other useful contacts are:
Horsham District Council’s Parks & Countryside team: parks@horsham.gov.uk / 01403 215255
West Sussex County Council’s Highways team: highways@westsussex.gov.uk / 01243 642105

Environment Agency Floodline: 0845 988 1188
Environment Agency Enquiries: 0800 807060

For further information about flooding in general, a useful guide can be found on Horsham District Council’s website (http://www.horsham.gov.uk/files/Flood_info_Jan_2014.pdf).

Winter Maintenance Plan – 2013/2014

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The main purpose of the Winter Maintenance Plan is to help identify the areas in which the Parish council can supplement the services provided by West Sussex County Council; to help encourage a self-help ethos amongst local residents; and to provide important contact information in the event of severe danger or disruption due to snow and ice.

North Horsham Parish Council’s Winter Maintenance Plan for 2013/2014 is now available for viewing by clicking here.

Dispersal Order Launched In Horsham To Reduce Anti-Social Behaviour

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HDC LogoOver the past few months there have been a number of complaints made to both Sussex Police and Horsham District Council about the behaviour of a small number of people who misuse alcohol and become aggressive and abusive in the town centre.

Following consultation between Sussex Police and Horsham District Council, an application was made for a Dispersal Order to be granted under Section 30 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 for Horsham town centre. The Order will run for a three month period from midnight on Friday 27 September 2013 until Friday 27 December 2013 and gives uniformed Police Constables and Police Community Support Officers the power to disperse problem groups from the area and to stop them returning within 24 hours.

The Order is not designed to create an exclusion zone or a curfew area, nor is it a blanket ban on people associating in groups; it is intended to make the area a more pleasant place for everyone.

Sussex Police will not necessarily disperse people in this area for just being in a group but officers will judge each situation on its individual merits. It is therefore vital, if needed, that members of the public contact Sussex Police providing as much information as possible at the time incidents are occurring. They will aim to quickly deal with any matter reported to them in a fair, robust and proportionate manner.

If any member of the public feels intimidated, harassed, alarmed or distressed they should contact Sussex Police at the time on 101 (non-emergency) or 999 (if a crime is in progress).

Greg Charman, Community Safety Manager for the Horsham District Community Safety Partnership said:

“The introduction of a Dispersal Order in Horsham town centre is a measured response on the part of the Horsham District Community Safety Partnership to the number and nature of reported incidents.

“It will not impact in any way on the lives of law abiding citizens but will ensure that the Police locally have the necessary powers to tackle those individuals who insist on causing problems.”