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Request grass cutting

We are responsible for cutting & maintenance of grass on council-owned land - make a request online if you see grass needing cutting

Last updated: 23 October 2025

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Request weed spraying

We have a pride in our local area and a responsibility to remove weeds on land we own. If you've spotted some request weed spraying on our online form.

Last updated: 15 October 2025

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Flood advice

Advice on what to do in a flood, and where you can get assistance from.

Last updated: 29 August 2025

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Air quality

Ashfield is a Smoke Control Area. This regulates smoke from chimneys. Learn what you can and can't burn in a Smoke Control Area.

Last updated: 29 August 2025

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Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 (HECA) report 2023

The Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 (HECA) requires reports demonstrating what has been done to improve the energy performance of residential accommodation.

Last updated: 29 August 2025

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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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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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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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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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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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