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Open Ashfield for residents

This is an external link and will direct you to the website of: Open Ashfield for residents.

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Elections and voting

Elections and voting

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Voting - where and how

How and where to register and cast votes in elections within Ashfield

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Postal vote

If you are unable to get to a polling station on election day you can register in advance for a postal vote. Find out how & when to apply

Last updated: 09 September 2025

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Proxy vote

If you aren't able to vote in person you can ask someone you trust to do it for you. Find out how and when to apply for a proxy vote.

Last updated: 07 May 2026

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Polling stations

Find out where to vote, & which polling station you should go to when voting in elections, as well as what to expect inside a polling station

Last updated: 09 September 2025

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Voter ID

Voter ID

Last updated: 07 May 2026

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Electoral register

The electoral register lists the names and addresses of everyone registered to vote. You can check if you're on the register, or be added or removed here.

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Republication of the Electoral register

Republication of the Electoral register

Last updated: 01 September 2025

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Verification number for petitions

The Council is required to publish a figure equivalent to 5% of the number of local government electors in the district to determine the validity of petitions.

Last updated: 30 January 2026

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Standing for election

Thinking of becoming a councillor? Find out how to stand for election in Ashfield.

Last updated: 09 September 2025

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Working at elections

We need several roles to help us in running an election - find out about available roles and the skills needed for them

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Election notices

Find notices for vacancies and forthcoming elections in the Ashfield district.

Last updated: 25 February 2026

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Election results and reviews

Results and reviews - find out who won elections in Ashfield

Last updated: 01 September 2025

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Ward maps

Ashfield is divided into geographical areas, & councillors elected to represent those wards. See where the ward boundaries are in Ashfield on our maps

Last updated: 15 April 2026

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County electoral division maps

County electoral division maps show how Ashfield is divided up for the purposes of electing councillors to Nottinghamshire County Council

Last updated: 01 October 2025

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Contact elections team

Contact elections team

Last updated: 10 March 2026

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Environmental health

Our Environmental health teams cover a wide range of services.

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Food business

Find out what steps you need to take to set up a food business, how to get a licence, and where you can get more support.

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Registering a food business

Register a food business and get approval for food premises

Last updated: 09 April 2026

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Food hygiene

Food hygiene means the measure and conditions needed for food safety from production to consumption.

Last updated: 09 April 2026

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Food hygiene inspections

Environmental Health carry out food hygiene inspections on food businesses in Ashfield. Find out what happens and what action may be taken.

Last updated: 09 April 2026

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Food hygiene services

We offer a range of services to help food businesses achieve high ratings and follow the best practices.

Last updated: 09 April 2026

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Food safety

We carry out food safety inspections to make sure businesses who sell or process food are meeting the required standards. 

Last updated: 03 September 2025

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Food complaints

If you are unhappy with the quality of a food product you may be able to make a complaint to us or Trading Standards - find out how

Last updated: 28 August 2025

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