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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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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: 02 October 2025

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Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP)

If you receive Housing Benefit or housing element of Universal Credit but struggle with rent arrears a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) may help

Last updated: 24 September 2025

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Report benefit fraud

Guidance and methods for reporting benefit fraud

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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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: 08 September 2025

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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: 24 September 2025

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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: 08 September 2025

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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: 08 September 2025

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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: 13 November 2025

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Start a business

Sources of information and support available to help you to start your business.

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Find start-up finance

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

Last updated: 03 November 2025

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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: 01 December 2025

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Looking for business premises

This is an external link and will direct you to the website of: Looking for business premises.

/business/commercial-and-business-premises/

Book a business support meeting

This is an external link and will direct you to the website of: Book a business support meeting.

/business/business-support/book-a-business-support-meeting/

Growing a business

If you are looking to grow your established business, we have gathered information and advice for you.

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Tenders and contracts

Find business opportunities available through tenders and contracts, to work with us.

Last updated: 05 December 2025

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Employing staff

Do you employ staff in your business? Find helpful information and resources available to businesses in Ashfield.

Last updated: 30 October 2025

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Skills training - events and workshops

Training your staff and upskilling your employees can help your business to grow, find efficiencies, and improve business processes.

Last updated: 12 November 2025

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Business finance for established businesses

If you are an established business looking to grow, there may be different types of finance available to help you develop your projects..

Last updated: 30 October 2025

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