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Hucknall town centre improvements approved

 Ashfield District Council’s Planning Committee has approved plans to regenerate Chapel Street and Central Walk in Hucknall. 

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Improvements on the way for Albert Street Recreation Ground

Ashfield District Council is seeking views on plans to relocate existing play equipment and introduce new equipment at Albert Street Recreation Ground, Hucknall

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Consultation launched on Ashfield District Council’s Homefinder Lettings Policy

Ashfield residents are being urged to give their views on proposed changes to the Council homes policy.

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Kings Mill Reservoir boathouse update

The multi-million-pound boathouse, featuring a restaurant and water sports, at Kings Mill Reservoir is set to open in spring 2026. 

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New oaks replace ash at Brierley Forest Park

Ashfield District Council is proud to announce the planting of new oak trees in Brierley Forest Park, donated by the Sutton in Ashfield Inner Wheel Club.

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2025 Careers Fair

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

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Square’s transformation almost complete ahead of new market

Square’s transformation almost complete

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Ashfield District Council delivers £1.3 million prosperity fund to local communities

Ashfield District Council has successfully rolled out £1.3 million in funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

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Ashfield Show set to be bigger and better than ever

Ashfield District Council is thrilled to announce the return of the Ashfield Show next week, promising the biggest and boldest celebration yet.

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Give your views on the future of Local Government in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

People across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are being invited to share their views on the future of local government.

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Remembering VJ Day 80 years on

Commemorating the 80th anniversary of VJ day with a commemorative service at Ashfield District Council

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Ashfield Food and Drink Festival is back this weekend

Ashfield Food and Drink Festival is back this weekend A day filled with tantalising tastes and smells from across the globe is heading to Hucknall.

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Ashfield Food and Drink Festival was a huge success

Food lovers united as the annual Ashfield Food and Drink Festival was once again a huge success.

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Transforming Hucknall’s Central Walk Regeneration Project Goes to Public Consultation

Regeneration of Hucknall’s Central Walk and Chapel Street is moving forward, with public consultation launching on 5 September 2025.

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Local Organisations supported with Community Grants

10 local organisations have been awarded grants to deliver impactful projects that support health, wellbeing, inclusion, and community development

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Bids open to run multi-million pound tech centre

Bidding has opened to find an operator for the multi-million pound centrepiece of a dedicated Ashfield Innovation and Technology Park.

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Curtain up – work finishes on Cornerstone Theatre

Work has finished on an exciting new venue for theatre, cinema and live music in Sutton.

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Changes coming to some Ashfield bin collections

Households are being urged to look out for changes to some bin collections across Ashfield coming later this year.

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Ashfield Careers Fair is back for 2025

Jobseekers looking for their dream role are being invited to find out what is on offer at the 2025 Ashfield Careers Fair.

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Sherwood Observatory awarded grant following surging visitor demand

Sherwood Observatory has been awarded a UKSPF grant after experiencing an extraordinary surge in visitor numbers, welcoming over 25,000 guests in just 8 months.

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Community-led investment brings new defibrillator to Stanton Hill

A new defibrillator has been installed at Brand Court in Stanton Hill, thanks to residents working in partnership with Ashfield District Council.

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Raising of the Red Ensign in Ashfield for Merchant Navy Day

Merchant Navy Day has been marked in Ashfield with the raising of the Red Ensign flag and a commemorative service.

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Give your views on the future of Local Government

Almost 10,000 people across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have shared their views on the future of local government.

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Cemeteries, crematoriums and burials

We have 6 cemeteries in Ashfield where we carry out burials. Cremations take place at Mansfield and District Crematorium. 

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Annesley Woodhouse Cemetery

Find out more about Annesley Woodhouse Cemetery

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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