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Councillor Chris Huskinson and Amy Vernon from Everyone Active at the Jamie Brough Sports Pavillion

Ashfield leisure centres helping more people get healthy and active

More people across Ashfield are getting active as the leisure centres see a rise in residents improving their health and wellbeing.

Posted on 24 September 2025
Cllr Matthew Relf on Low Street, Sutton, standing in front of empty shops.

Council tackling long-term empty properties in Sutton and Skegby

At yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, Ashfield District Council approved plans to adopt a new power to fill long-term empty commercial properties across Sutton and Skegby.

Posted on 23 September 2025
Artist impression 1 of Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre (ADMC)

Highways work to start ahead of £21 million tech centre build

A programme of work to improve roads and footpaths close to the site of a new £21 million building will start later this month.

Posted on 22 September 2025
Former factory shop on Ellis Street, Kirkby

Demolition date set for the former factory shop

The former factory shop on Ellis Street, Kirkby, is set to be demolished by the end of the year to make way for Ashfield District Council’s new gateway building.

Posted on 22 September 2025
A pair of hands in fingerless gloves, holding a small cardboard cutout of a house

Ashfield District Council joins Women's Rough Sleeper Census

A census to learn more about the experiences of women living on the streets is being supported by Ashfield District Council.

Posted on 17 September 2025
A market stall displaying a range of artisan skincare products

New artisan market launches at Portland Square

A brand-new Food & Makers Market is launching at the recently refurbished Portland Square this September.

Posted on 15 September 2025