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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
Cllrs Chris Huskinson and Dale Grounds with Assistant General Manager Kevin Cogan

New adventure awaits with Kirkby Leisure Centre’s bigger and better soft play

Youngsters can now have more fun exploring at Kirkby Leisure Centre thanks to the bigger and better soft play.

Posted on 15 December 2025
An artist impression of Chapel Street, Hucknall, showing a mural on the side of B&M

Hucknall town centre improvements approved

 Ashfield District Council’s Planning Committee has approved plans to regenerate Chapel Street and Central Walk in Hucknall. 

Posted on 12 December 2025