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Ashfield waste crew and a bin lorry

Update on bin collections

Our waste crews are out and about across Ashfield collecting bins that were unable to be emptied due to last Friday's heavy snowfall.

Posted on 12 January 2026
Heavy snow in Ashfield

Snow suspends bin collections

Due to the ongoing extreme weather conditions, red bin collections today (Friday 9 January) have been temporarily disrupted.

Posted on 09 January 2026
Claire Stone, Ricky Darroch, William Bradley, Sue Fensome and Dodo Pearce

New oaks replace ash at Brierley Forest Park

Ashfield District Council is proud to announce the planting of new oak trees in Brierley Forest Park, donated by the Sutton in Ashfield Inner Wheel Club to mark their 80th anniversary.

Posted on 17 December 2025
A stone and timber building with large windows overlooking Kings Mill Reservoir

Kings Mill Reservoir boathouse update

The multi-million-pound boathouse, featuring a restaurant and water sports, at Kings Mill Reservoir is set to open in spring 2026. 

Posted on 16 December 2025
Homefinder Lettings Policy

Consultation launched on Ashfield District Council’s Homefinder Lettings Policy

Ashfield residents are being urged to give their views on proposed changes to the Council homes policy.

Posted on 16 December 2025
A children's play area on Albert Street Rec Ground in Hucknall, an orange cableway is pictured

Improvements on the way for Albert Street Recreation Ground 

Ashfield District Council is seeking views on plans to relocate existing play equipment and introduce new equipment at Albert Street Recreation Ground, Hucknall.

Posted on 15 December 2025