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Unauthorised encampments

Report unauthorised or illegal encampments on council or public land to us. Those on private land should be dealt with by the landowner

Last updated: 29 August 2025

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The Housing Act 2004

The Housing Act 2004 implemented a property assessment tool, the housing health and safety rating system.

Last updated: 29 August 2025

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Hoarding

We accept referrals regarding concerns that someone’s hoarding is having a detrimental impact on their health and wellbeing.

Last updated: 29 August 2025

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Residential intervention and enforcement policy

This policy sets out the rationale and standards of enforcement that can be expected from the Environmental Health Residential Team.

Last updated: 29 August 2025

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Civil penalties

Where we consider there to be a serious breach, or “an offence” of a requirement within the Housing Act 2004, we can prosecute offenders in a criminal court.

Last updated: 29 August 2025

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Health and wellbeing

Live healthier in Ashfield. Get active in our leisure centres, sports & outdoor spaces. Eat better with Feel Good Food & Healthy Options Takeaways

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Feel Good Families

Feel Good Families - sign to move, play & smile

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Feel Good Families sign up form

Feel Good Families sign up form

Last updated: 11 February 2026

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Feel Good Families registration form

Feel Good Families registration form

Last updated: 11 February 2026

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Feeding Ashfield

Feeding Ashfield

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Healthier Options Takeaways (HOT)

Healthier Options Takeaways (HOT) - find healthier food take out

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Winter warmth help

Winter warmth help - Find out what financial support is available to heat your home during winter.

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Defibrillators in Ashfield

Defibrillators are lifesaving devices that can be found throughout Ashfield - find out where.

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Mill Waters Next Steps Community Grants

We want to support local organisations to provide opportunities for people to take part in activities at Mill Waters

Last updated: 15 January 2026

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Jobs, training and careers

Jobs, training and careers

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Looking for work or boosting your career in Ashfield

Looking for work or boosting your career in Ashfield

Last updated: 23 February 2026

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Working for yourself in Ashfield

Working for yourself in Ashfield

Last updated: 05 March 2026

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Local employment news

Local employment news for Ashfield district.

Last updated: 05 December 2025

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Local employment opportunities

Local employment opportunities

Last updated: 14 January 2026

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Ashfield careers fair 2025

Find out more about our Careers Fair 2025, taking place on 8 October, at Kirkby Leisure Centre.

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Volunteering opportunities

As well as our employees we are supported by and offer opportunities to those who want to work voluntarily. 

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Volunteering enquiry form

Volunteering enquiry form

Last updated: 24 February 2026

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Careers

Find a job you love, create the future you want starting or continuing your career with Ashfield District Council.

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Prospective Impact graduate recruitment

Prospective Impact graduate recruitment

Last updated: 20 February 2026

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Workplace benefits

Find out the benefits of working at Ashfield District Council

Last updated: 23 January 2026

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