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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: 11 September 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: 11 September 2025

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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 September 2025

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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: 24 September 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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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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