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Council Tax discounts

There are Council Tax discounts available where there is only one adult or no adults in a property, for unoccupied properties, and in some other circumstances.

Last updated: 01 May 2026

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Council Tax banding

Find out which band your property is and how much the Council Tax is for the year. Find out about reductions to the Council Tax banding

Last updated: 01 May 2026

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Exempt properties

Find out why properties can be exempt from Council Tax - from empty properties to who lives there

Last updated: 01 May 2026

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Council Tax appeals

If you don't agree with the decision we've made on your exemptions or discounts, or the banding of your property, you can appeal - find out how.

Last updated: 01 May 2026

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Deceased persons

You can report the death of a person using our online form to update Council Tax and Housing Benefit records.

Last updated: 01 May 2026

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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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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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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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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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