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Smoke control

Smoke Control Areas are not smoke-free zones, but specifically concern the control of smoke from chimneys, open fires, wood burning stoves and fixed boilers.

Last updated: 24 March 2026

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Animals and pests

Book a pest control treatment now for fleas, bedbugs, bees, ants and more. Report stray dogs or dog fouling in Ashfield

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Pest Control

We can treat pests at your Ashfield home or business.

Last updated: 09 April 2026

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Bedbugs, fleas and cockroaches

Problem with bedbugs and bedbug bites, fleas, or roaches? Find out what bedbugs look like, where Fleas can be found or where cockroaches hide

Last updated: 17 October 2025

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Rats, mice and moles

We can help you identify the pest in your home or garden and advise on how to prevent or treat rat, mice or moles infestations.

Last updated: 29 August 2025

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Wasps, bees and ants

Problem with wasps, bees or ants? Learn about these pests and how we can help with prevention and treatment.

Last updated: 29 August 2025

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Book a pest control treatment

If you have a pest issue or infestation in your home or garden we can come and treat it - if you live in Ashfield.

Last updated: 22 January 2026

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Report insect infestations FORM

Report insect infestations where there have been more than 5 flying insects in your home, for 3 or more days, caused by a business, trade or industrial premises

Last updated: 11 February 2026

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Pest control for business

Need pest control or pest prevention at your business, shop, or organisation? Competitively priced and discreet pest control.

Last updated: 09 April 2026

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Dog fouling

Help us keep local parks, playgrounds and pavements in Ashfield free of dog mess by reporting dog fouling.

Last updated: 29 August 2025

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Stray and lost dogs

Report a found dog or a lost or stray dog to us. If we find your dog we'll reunite you as soon as possible. Find out about dog tags and microchipping.

Last updated: 09 April 2026

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Noise

Noisy neighbours, noise from industry or construction sites are some types of noise problems. Find out how to take action against noise nuisances.

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Report domestic noise nuisance

Noisy neighbours, barking dogs, DIY at anti-social hours. Find out what a noise is nuisance, how to take action, or when you can make a report to us.

Last updated: 24 February 2026

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Report commercial noise nuisance

Commercial noise can come from from construction sites, bird scarers, or licensed premises. Find out how to take action or report to us.

Last updated: 11 February 2026

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Residential Environmental Health

The Residential Environmental Health Team make sure that landlords and owners of properties in Ashfield meet their duties relating to housing standards.

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Reporting disrepair

We have a Statutory duty to identify and take action on any housing disrepair issues affecting housing owned by private landlords.

Last updated: 29 August 2025

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Caravan site licensing

Apply for a caravan site licence - holiday sites, residential sites, camping, and owner-occupied. Transfer a caravan site licence or vary details.

Last updated: 09 April 2026

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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: 13 April 2026

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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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Kirkby Pride in Place community grants

Kirkby Pride in Place community grants

Last updated: 10 April 2026

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Kirkby Pride in Place community learning grants

Kirkby Pride in Place community learning grants

Last updated: 24 April 2026

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