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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: 10 September 2025

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Feel Good Families registration form

Feel Good Families registration form

Last updated: 10 September 2025

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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: 11 September 2025

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Jobs, training and careers

Jobs, training and careers

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Career boost

Career boost

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Looking for work or boosting your career in Ashfield

Looking for work or boosting your career in Ashfield

Last updated: 22 October 2025

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Working for yourself in Ashfield

Working for yourself in Ashfield

Last updated: 03 November 2025

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Local employment news

Local employment news for Ashfield district.

Last updated: 27 October 2025

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Local employment opportunities

Local employment opportunities

Last updated: 28 October 2025

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Success stories

The job search process can leave you weary especially applying to lots of jobs with little response. It’s nice to have some inspiration to keep you going.

Last updated: 29 October 2025

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Ashfield career events

Looking at boosting your career and would like to speak to local employers? Then events are a good way to explore the opportunities that are available.

Last updated: 21 October 2025

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Free training in Ashfield

Access local training courses that are free within the Ashfield district

Last updated: 03 November 2025

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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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