Chance to run your own Pop-Up shop in Horsham

Horsham District Council is set to open a Pop-UP shop in Horsham’s West Street and is on the lookout for budding retailers.

Following the success of Pop-Up Horsham in 2015, which supported 28 new businesses to gain valuable experience of retailing in a high street environment, the initiative is back for 2021/22.

It is due to start from November 1 and is part of the council’s post pandemic economic recovery strategy which is being financed by the Government’s ‘Welcome Back Fund.’

The West Street store makes use of a vacant property owned by the council, providing affordable temporary premises.

A spokesperson said: “This allows smaller enterprises and start-up businesses the opportunity to trial business concepts and trade in a high street location and use dedicated events space without the commitment or cost of a longer-term lease.”

Horsham District Council’s cabinet member for the local economy Chris Brown said: “We have seen many entrepreneurs starting and growing businesses across the district throughout the pandemic. I hope as many as possible will look at Pop Up Horsham to provide their first experience of high street retailing.