Ashfield District Council is launching a Community Growing Grant Scheme on 2 October to boost community groups.

Excitement is building as ground has now been broken on site ready for the creation of a new Planetarium and Science Discovery Centre at Sherwood Observatory, Sutton.

A flat on Wollaton Road, Kirkby-In-Ashfield has been closed for three months by Ashfield District Council and Nottinghamshire Police following persistent anti-social behaviour.

At yesterday's Cabinet meeting, Ashfield District Council approved plans to transfer Council-owned land on Central Avenue, Kirkby, to allow new Council homes to be built on the site.

Jobseekers, students and career hopefuls are set to attend Ashfield District Council’s free annual Careers Fair, hosted at Kirkby Leisure Centre on Friday 6 October 2023, between 10.00 am and 3.00pm.

The development of a new £100m innovation and technology park in Ashfield has moved a step closer after Ashfield District Council confirmed a preferred location for the project.

A flat on Broomhill Road, Hucknall has been closed for 3 months by Ashfield District Council and Nottinghamshire Police following ongoing reports of anti-social behaviour, noise and drug activity from the address.

Work has begun on the purpose-built boathouse and leisure building at Kings Mill Reservoir following the completion of the new car park.

Following the successes in Kirkby, the Shop Watch scheme has been launched in Hucknall resulting in a 43% reduction of shop thefts in the first three months.

Ashfield District Council is working towards becoming an accredited partner for the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA).

Kirkby Leisure Centre has been named “Regeneration and Restoration Project of the Year” at the Insider Media 2023 Property Awards.

Over the past 15 months, Ashfield District Council and partners, have implemented several initiatives across Kirkby resulting in safer streets for all.