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Councillors, council meetings and governance

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Council meetings, agendas and minutes

This is an external link and will direct you to the website of: Council meetings, agendas and minutes.

https://democracy.ashfield.gov.uk

MPs

This is an external link and will direct you to the website of: MPs.

https://democracy.ashfield.gov.uk/mgMemberIndexMP.aspx?bcr=1

Councillors

This is an external link and will direct you to the website of: Councillors.

https://democracy.ashfield.gov.uk/mgMemberIndex.aspx?bcr=1

Code of conduct

Learn about councillor standards

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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Complaints about councillors

Find out how to make a complaints about a councillor

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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Members' allowances and attendance

You can find out about councillor attendance at meetings and the allowances they have been paid for the work they do.

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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Governance

Find our constitution and learn about how we make decisions, and ensure corporate governance is adhered to with anti-fraud and whistleblowing policies.

Last updated: 22 August 2025

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Fraud and corruption

We are committed to the prevention, detection and investigation of all forms of fraud and corruption.

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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Whistleblowing

Find out about our reporting policy

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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Background papers

Background Papers named in Cabinet and Delegated Decision reports are available to download from this web page. 

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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Organisational structure

We have 4 departments with responsibility for delivering our services. Find out about our chief executive and directors, as well as our structure.

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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Overview and Scrutiny

Find out about accountability

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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Participation and partnerships

Find out how to have your say in Ashfield

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Citizens' panel

Take part in council focus groups

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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Petitions

Petitions are a way of enabling the public to express their concerns and priorities to us, as a mechanism for generating service improvements.

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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Working together

Find out about our links to the community

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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Armed Forces Covenant

The Armed Forces Covenant scheme was launched by the Government in 2011 following a high profile Legion campaign on Armed Forces Covenant issues

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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Strategies, plans and policies

To deliver services today and plan for the future, we have a strategic direction, strategies for delivery, and policies to govern how we work.

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Carbon management plan

Ashfield District Council (ADC) recognises that we have a responsibility to reduce our own contribution to climate change and achieve net zero emissions.

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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Climate change strategy

Ashfield District Council formally recognises the scale and urgency of the global challenge from climate change

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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Education and skills improvement plan

Our Education and skills improvement plan is the evidence base for local education and skills insights, priorities, success stories and initiatives.

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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Emergency planning and business continuity

We work with other councils and organisations such as the police, fire services, and NHS to make sure we have plans and are as prepared as possible.

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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How can I plan for emergencies?

The chances of you being caught in an emergency are low but there are things you can do to help keep yourself, family, neighbours and friends safe.

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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Equality and diversity

Find out how we support equality and diversity in Ashfield.

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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