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Data protection

We take our responsibility to the security of data very seriously. We comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation 2016.

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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Publication scheme

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives a general right of access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities.

Last updated: 13 October 2025

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Transparency code

We have an obligation to publish a range of information to comply with the Transparency Code 2015.

Last updated: 22 April 2026

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Corporate performance data

Our corporate performance data provides you with the most recent performance information for key areas identified in the Corporate Plan.

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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Financial information

Financial information

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Data matching - fair processing notice

Find out we tackle fraud with data matching.

Last updated: 12 September 2025

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Fees and charges

Details of each service area's fees and charges tables, updated for 2026 to 2027

Last updated: 02 June 2026

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Procurement

Find out how we buy goods and services.

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Local business suppliers submission form

Sign up to be included in our local business suppliers directory, used by council staff to procure good and services from Ashfield businesses.

Last updated: 24 November 2025

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Chairman's Corner

Find out who the Chairman is, what their role is and updates about their chosen charities and any events being held.

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Benefits

Information and advice for benefits handled by Ashfield District Council, including Housing Benefit and Universal Credit

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Crisis and Resilience Fund - Housing payments policy

Read the Council's policy and guidance regarding Crisis and Resilience Fund Housing Payments

Last updated: 01 May 2026

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Information for landlords

We want to help private landlords to understand how Housing Benefit rules may affect their tenants claiming the benefit.

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Local Housing Allowance

Local Housing Allowance is Housing Benefit for tenants paying rent to private landlords. Find out how it's calculated

Last updated: 05 March 2026

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Crisis and Resilience Fund - Housing payments

If you receive Housing Benefit or housing element of Universal Credit but struggle with rent arrears a Crisis and resilience fund - Housing payment may help.

Last updated: 01 May 2026

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Report benefit fraud

Guidance and methods for reporting benefit fraud

Last updated: 01 May 2026

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Universal Credit

Universal Credit is a benefit which covers help with income or paying your rent and is managed by the Department for Work and Pensions

Last updated: 01 May 2026

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Housing Benefit claim review

If you've been contacted by Revenues, you can submit a Housing Benefit Claim review

Last updated: 01 May 2026

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Report Housing Benefit changes

What changes to your circumstance or housing benefit you need to tell us about and how to report those changes.

Last updated: 01 May 2026

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Benefit Fraud

We are committed to combating benefit fraud and stopping the cheats. If you know someone is committing fraud, you should report it. 

Last updated: 01 May 2026

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Open Ashfield for residents

Log in to your Open Ashfield account for residents or businesses to view Council Tax, Business Rates, or Benefit Claim

Last updated: 08 September 2025

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Business

Business information for businesses in Ashfield

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High street rental auctions

The Council is committed to reducing town centre and high street vacancy across the district and increasing occupancy of commercial units, footfall and spend.

Last updated: 29 May 2026

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Find start-up finance

Funding options to consider for to help you start up your business.

Last updated: 12 March 2026

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Business events and networking

Find out details of networking groups, business events and trade associations for businesses in Ashfield.

Last updated: 12 March 2026

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