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The winners of the 2024 Discover Ashfield Awards

Discover Ashfield Awards 2025 – now open

Now is the time to nominate community heroes to get the recognition they deserve at the Discover Ashfield Awards 2025.

Posted on 09 September 2025
Victoria Bradley, owner of Victoria Bradley Bakehouse

Local trader praises Ashfield District Council’s ‘Test Trading Scheme’

Ashfield District Council’s Test Trading Opportunity programme is receiving praise from local entrepreneurs for helping turn business ideas into reality.

Posted on 09 September 2025
Ashfield District Council central offices building

Give your views on the future of Local Government

Almost 10,000 people across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have shared their views on the future of local government.

Posted on 05 September 2025
A crowd of officials and local notables beside the flags raised for Merchant Navy Day outside ADC

Raising of the Red Ensign in Ashfield for Merchant Navy Day

Merchant Navy Day has been marked in Ashfield with the raising of the Red Ensign flag and a commemorative service.

Posted on 05 September 2025
Cllr Helen-Ann Smith with residents of Stanton Hill by a newly installed defibrillator

Community-led investment brings new defibrillator to Stanton Hill

A new life-saving defibrillator has been installed at Brand Court in Stanton Hill, thanks to the dedication and initiative of residents working in partnership with Ashfield District Council.

Posted on 04 September 2025
Sherwood Observatory exterior

Sherwood Observatory awarded grant following surging visitor demand

Sherwood Observatory has been awarded a UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) grant after experiencing an extraordinary surge in visitor numbers, welcoming over 25,000 guests in just 8 months.

Posted on 03 September 2025