Ashfield District Council and local traders have reversed Nottinghamshire County Council’s decision to close parking laybys outside popular independent retailers in Kirkby and Sutton.

As a festive surprise for residents, Ashfield District Council switched on the District’s Christmas lights on Friday 20th November.

Council’s Waste Team have been announced as finalists in the Best service team of the year - Waste Management & Recycling service category at the Association for Public Service Excellence awards.

A Hucknall resident who breached his Injunction Order has received a suspended sentence.

Ashfield District Council, supported by Nottinghamshire Police, have served seven Emergency Prohibition Orders to one landlord in Hucknall.

Over £1million has already been paid out by Ashfield District Council to local businesses as part of the Local Restrictions Support Grant and the Discretionary Local Business Support Grant Schemes.

Ashfield District Council has successfully renewed its partnership with Everyone Active, saving £630,000 per year.

Two former Ashfield District Council tenants have been fined after ignoring a Fixed Penalty Notice issued for rubbish dumped on their property.

Door-Stop International, based in Huthwaite, are working alongside Derwent Waste Management, to provide innovative recycling solutions which will benefit the local community.

Ashfield District Council has committed a further £3,000 of funding to support the Let’s All Eat Foodbank based in Sutton-in-Ashfield.

Following the success of the first Bag it! campaign, Ashfield District Council is inviting residents to leave out an extra bag of rubbish with their upcoming general waste collection.

The grants are available to local businesses that have been affected and includes non-essential retail, hospitality, leisure, accommodation, personal care and entertainment.