Business Support from Horsham District Council
The Horsham District Council’s Enterprise Team offers a range of valuable support, resources, and funding opportunities to local businesses.
You can:
- Explore their business pages https://www.horsham.gov.uk/business
- Sign up to their business e-newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest advice and support to help you start, manage and grown your business https://www.horsham.gov.uk/email-newsletters
- Engage with Start or Grow Your Own Business – a page of resources specifically for start ups Start or grow your own business | Horsham District Council
- Browse the Business Funding page, for links to local grants and other funding opportunities www.horsham.gov.uk/business/business-funding
- Join in with Business Training Programmes Business Training Programme | Horsham District Council
- Find useful resources and information to help your business to become more sustainable and unlock a host of business benefits www.horsham.gov.uk/business/net-zero-business
- Utilise the newly revised planning pre-application service to support your business on the path to submitting a successful application www.horsham.gov.uk/planning/planning-applications/pre-application-planning-advice
- Horsham District Wellbeing offers free services to help manage your stress, stay healthy and keep you and your business moving forward. To find out more, contact them on 01403 215111 or visit Horsham District Wellbeing / Provided by West Sussex County Council and Horsham District Council
- Here in Pulborough you can also engage with the Enterprising Horsham
What is Enterprising Horsham?
Horsham District Council has released a new Enterprising Horsham Economic Prospectus aimed at boosting local prosperity, supporting businesses and strengthening skills across the District.
The strategy sets out five priorities:
- greener growth
- business support
- vibrant places
- investment attraction
- improved training pathways
Initial actions include:
- a Green Business Strategy
- refreshed business support
- sector‑specific plans
- skills group to help residents access better jobs.
The plans aim to keep Horsham competitive, resilient and attractive for businesses and communities.
Pulborough‑Focused Rural Benefits
Pulborough’s rural economy is set to benefit from Horsham District Council’s new Enterprising Horsham Economic Prospectus, which places strong emphasis on supporting villages, land‑based industries and local enterprise.
The Prospectus recognises the importance of rural communities like Pulborough, where small businesses, farms, creative industries and visitor‑economy operators form a vital part of the local economy.
Planned actions — including sector‑specific support for land‑based businesses, improved access to training, and a renewed focus on strengthening high streets and village centres — are expected to help rural enterprises adapt and grow.
For Pulborough, the strategy could mean better business advice, stronger links with training providers, more support for sustainable practices, and improved visibility for local producers and visitor attractions.
The Council says the Prospectus will help ensure rural communities remain vibrant, resilient and central to Horsham District’s future prosperity.
Click here to read the full prospectus.