Supporting Our Local Economy

Many people live in Horsham and work further afield but it is vital that Horsham remains a thriving economic centre in its own right, as it has been for hundreds of years.

We are lucky to have a thriving High Street in Horsham Town Centre as well as a diverse range of businesses – from flourishing local drinks producers to significant manufacturing and service companies – based in the surrounding villages. I regularly meet with local business owners to discuss their future plans and the impact they are having on the local and national economy.

I often attend employment events and I am always keen to discuss the benefits of different employment options, such as apprenticeships and graduate schemes. I routinely visit the team at the Job Centre Plus to find out how they are supporting people in their journey into employment. 

I am fully aware of the importance a strong local economy has on the local community and I will continue to support local businesses in the area.

Please see below for updates on supporting our local economy.

News

Rural England Prosperity Fund

I am delighted that Horsham District Council has been allocated £871,733 as a Government grant under the Rural England Prosperity Fund to cover the next two financial years. HDC will be using the fund as a grant to support small businesses and community infrastructure.

Jeremy Quin Visits Trenchmore Farm

This week is (apparently) British Cider Week which presented a very good excuse to visit Silly Moo Cider. Great to hear about a local business with a fabulous natural product going from strength to strength.

Jeremy Quin Visits The Milk Churn

I was delighted to visit The Milk Churn in Rudgwick on Friday. I know how popular a destination The Churn is locally and it is great to see a local business doing well, especially one that totally changed the way they operated to support the local community during Covid.

Horsham Business Roundtable

On Friday morning I held a roundtable with small businesses in Horsham.  A range of issues came up, both national and local, including recent measures announced in the Spring Budget and steps that can be taken to support footfall and customer engagement in Horsham.

English Tourism Week- Wakehurst Place (8/10)

Wakehurst Place in Adringly has over 500 acres of wild landscapes to explore, including ornamental gardens, woodlands and meadows. Particular Spring highlights is a carpet of bluebells in Bethlehem Wood (pictured) and bright spring blooms in the Water Garden.

English Tourism Week- High Beeches (6/10)

High Beeches Garden is a 27 acre woodland and water garden situated in Handcross. The natural woodland has been sensitively planted to create a garden of great beauty and tranquility.

English Tourism Week- Southwater Country Park (5/10)

Southwater Country Park is a great day out for everyone of all ages and abilities. The Country Park is beautiful to walk around, with easy-going, flat paths. The Dinosaur Island play area celebrates the iguanodon skeleton that was found in the lake.