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Published 16/12/08
Ashfield District Council has announced a massive new initiative to take back our streets, parks and town centres and tackle anti-social behaviour.
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Published 25/11/08
A national gold award has been scooped by the team who deliver the swimming programmes at Ashfield's pools.
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Published 25/11/08
An exciting youth arts project joint funded by Nottinghamshire County Council and Ashfield District Council has enabled young people from across the district to experience a wide range of arts activities.
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Published 05/11/08
The best of Ashfield's citizens will honoured during the Civic Event, held at Portland College on Friday 3rd April, 2009.
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Published 03/11/08
Dame Kelly Holmes was joined by hundreds of fans as she officially opened Ashfield's new Lammas Leisure Centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield on Saturday.
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Published 24/10/08
Olympic star Dame Kelly Holmes will be in Sutton in Ashfield on November 1st to officially open the brand new Lammas Leisure Centre.
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Published 20/10/08
There's plenty happening to entertain youngsters at Portland Park, Kirkby-in-Ashfield this half term.
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Published 17/10/08
Ashfield District Council has teamed up with Croft Primary School to undertake an afternoon's bulb planting to brighten up the open space on Kirkby Folly Road in Sutton for the benefit of local residents.
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Published 16/10/08
Ashfield District Council is continuing to work with its partners at EMDA, Nottingham Business Venture and the local LEO to develop opportunities for women looking to start their own businesses.
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Published 06/10/08
A series of events highlighting the many different services provided by Ashfield District Council will be taking place at all the authority's Customer Service points this week.
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Published 06/10/08
Ashfield District Council has teamed up with Quarrydale School to undertake a morning's bulb planting to brighten up a corner of Stoneyford Road Recreation Ground in Sutton for the benefit of local residents.
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Published 24/09/08
People turned out in their hundreds for a heroes welcome for Ashfield Paralympic Bronze and Gold Medalist Sam Hynd.
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Published 16/09/08
Since distributing its ground breaking Neighbourhood Charter in July, Ashfield District Council has answered over 2,600 service requests, covering a wide range of highway, environmental and waste collection issues.
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Published 08/09/08
Local children and residents recently enjoyed two afternoons of fun and games on Brierley Forest Park put on by the Huthwaite Community Action Group.
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Published 08/09/08
Sam Hynd, Ashfield's GB swimmer, is out in Beijing at the moment flying the flag for Ashfield in the 2008 Paralympics in a bid for medals in a total of 7 swimming events!!
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Published 21/08/08
Ashfield District Council's MOLE (Byron) went into hiding for a competition held at the Ashfield Show.
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Published 21/08/08
The Kirkby Town Centre Shop Improvement Grant Scheme was launched in November 2007 and provides discretionary grants to businesses up to a maximum value of 6,000 pounds.
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Published 14/08/08
Holly Hills in Selston has been the focus of volunteer action over the past few weeks as members of the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) helped to clear bracken from the site.
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Published 13/08/08
Local children have this week been enjoying the newly refurbished play area at Titchfield Park, Hucknall.
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Published 13/08/08
Important information for anyone who has a Brocky Broccoli Water Bottle.
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Published 14/07/08
Hundreds of Ashfield residents have pledged to keep the District cleaner, safer and greener at a series of promotional roadshows held during the weekend. (July 12 and 13).
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Published 08/07/08
Many of us enjoy gardening despite the challenges that are thrown at us by the ever changing English weather and the ongoing battles with slugs and snails.
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Published 08/07/08
The strike action planned by some Council employees who are members of Unison and Unite on July 16th and 17th should not significantly affect the Council's waste collection service, although this cannot be guaranteed and contingency plans are being implemented to provide alternative arrangements if a full service cannot be provided.
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Published 07/07/08
The East Midlands Airport Nottinghamshire Youth Games were staged in Ashfield for the second year in succession and the hosts collected a string of medals along the way.
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Published 04/07/08
56 youngsters took part in a Tennis Festival as part of the Ashfield Festival of Sport at Sutton Lawn tennis courts.
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Published 04/07/08
24 people from Kingsway Primary School, Selston ACC, Sutton Centre and Willow Wood Day Centre took part in a day of fun boccia skills and competition at the Festival Hall Leisure Centre during the Ashfield Festival of Sport.
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Published 04/07/08
The new look Neighbourhood Services will be launched during the weekend of July 12th and 13th, with a series of roadshow events in the District.
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Published 04/07/08
A total of 40 swimmers from Primary Schools in Hucknall took part in an Inclusive Fun Swimming Gala at Hucknall Leisure Centre as part of the Ashfield Festival of Sport.
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Published 01/07/08
Ashfield District Council has commissioned urban designers and planners URBED to prepare a masterplan for the regeneration of Hucknall Town Centre. URBED has developed ideas and urban strategies for the future of Hucknall's town centre and would like to invite you to a public consultation on our big red bus to see and discuss the Masterplan options that have emerged so far.
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Published 24/06/08
The Council has launched a public consultation of the draft Strategic Flood Risk Assessment for the District.
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Published 18/06/08
At the climate change event in front of the Council Offices in Kirkby on Friday 6th June, literally hundreds of people turned out to pledge to reduce their personal carbon footprints.
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Published 18/06/08
Join us to celebrate the work done by local young people in the planning of their new skate facility on Huthwaite Welfare Park on Thursday 26th June 2008 between 5pm and 8pm.
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Published 17/06/08
The 'Brocky and Peggy Roadshow' recently visited the Ashfield District High 5 Netball Tournament at the National Comprehensive school in Hucknall.
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Published 17/06/08
This year's Ashfield Festival of Sport has something to offer for people of all ages and abilities.
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Published 17/06/08
Sutton Harriers Athletics Club, Ashfield Juniors, Ashfield Aztecs and Mansfield Mens Hockey Clubs were recognised at the latest Ashfield club Forum meeting, by the Active Ashfield Club Accreditation Scheme.
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Published 16/06/08
Your views are sought for this draft policy.
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Published 12/06/08
More than eighty visitors took a step back in time among displays illustrating the heritage of Hucknall at an event on Titchfield Park on Sunday 8th June.
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Published 03/06/08
Join the Friends of Titchfield Park and local history enthusiasts this Sunday on Titchfield Park at a special event to collect and share memories of the park.
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Published 02/06/08
During the recent torrential downpour the main pool plant room of the Sutton Pool complex was flooded causing the closure of the 1960's built facility.
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Published 29/05/08
Sutton Marketplace has been transformed by a scheme which has been implemented and funded jointly by Ashfield District Council and Nottinghamshire County Council, with assistance of grant funding from Alliance SSP as part of the Market Towns Regeneration Alliance Programme.
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Published 29/05/08
The Brocky and Peggy Roadshow visited Mansfield Hosiery Mills Cricket Club, Sutton in Ashfield for the Ashfield Inclusive Youth Games Cricket Festival.
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Published 28/05/08
Members of the public concerned about councillors' conduct can now make complaints directly to Ashfield District Council.
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Published 23/05/08
The Council's Corporate Climate Change and Sustainability Group will be hosting an awareness raising event at Ashfield District Council's Kirkby Offices on Friday 6 June 2008.
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Published 23/05/08
Jackson's Building Centre, Sutton-in-Ashfield branch, participated in the Ashfield District Council Aim Higher Scheme during summer 07 which provided an 8-week work placement to Liam Gregory an Architecture and Design undergraduate at Nottingham Trent University.
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Published 23/05/08
Volunteers from the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) will be returning to holly hill open space in Selston to continue work to improve the site both for wildlife and local people.
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Published 13/05/08
Ashfield schools took part in the recent launch of the East Midlands Airport Nottinghamshire Youth Games in the airport's departure hall.
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Published 02/05/08
Two Ashfield District Council Employees who have clocked up more than 50 years service between them recently received long service awards.
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Published 02/05/08
Five Ashfield District Council Employees who have clocked up a massive 175 years service between them recently received long service awards.
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Published 01/05/08
One of Ashfield District Council's longest serving employees recently marked his 40th year working for the authority.
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Published 01/05/08
Join Ashfield's Ranger Service and learn about the district's wildflowers in a special workshop at Brierley Forest Park, Huthwaite.
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Published 01/05/08
Entry forms are now available for submitting entries to the popular horticultural section at Ashfield Show 2008.
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Published 01/05/08
Ashfield District Council has commissioned URBED consultants to help plan the long term future of Hucknall town centre over the next 15 - 20 years.
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Published 17/04/08
A comprehensive plan setting out how the Council is going to ensure that its buildings meet the needs of the Ashfield Community was approved at a meeting of the Cabinet on Thursday evening (17th April, 2008).
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Published 14/04/08
An innovative new programme which helps overweight children get fit and healthy is about to be launched in Ashfield.
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Published 11/04/08
Pauline Anthoney of Kirkby is the lucky winner of a year's membership to the Festival Hall Gym in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
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Published 11/04/08
Early birds are invited to join Ashfields Ranger service on a special Dawn Chorus Walk to hear their feathered friends greet the new day.
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Published 11/04/08
A total of 85 youngsters took part in a recent Boccia Competition at the Festival Hall, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, to select teams to represent Ashfield in the 2008 East Midlands Nottinghamshire Youth Games.
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Published 11/04/08
The 'Brocky and Peggy Roadshow' has been busy promoting the East Midlands Airport Nottinghamshire Youth Games in the Idlewells Shopping Centre, East Midlands Designer Outlet and schools and community events in Ashfield.
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Published 07/04/08
Ashfields annual Civic Event took place at Portland Training College on Friday (4th April, 2008). The aim of the awards is to encourage civic pride in the District by recognising citizens, groups and employers who have demonstrated an outstanding contribution or achievement.
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Published 07/04/08
A million pound facelift is in store for an Annesley Community Centre - thanks to the trailblazing efforts of a scheme involving Ashfield District Council and local Community Groups.
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Published 17/03/08
Ashfield District Council is sending a clear warning to people that the illegal activity of cable burning will not be tolerated in the District. This follows the successful prosecution of Mr. Terrence Betts for unlawfully burning cable on Sutton Lawn on 30th October, 2007.
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Published 17/03/08
Youngsters aged 8 to 15 are invited to have a go at athletics in the Easter Holiday break.
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Published 17/03/08
Two Ashfield youngsters will be getting their families on their bikes for the Easter holidays - thanks to a competition organized by local swimming pools.
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Published 17/03/08
For the first time the Greenhouse is offering local artists the opportunity to showcase their work, free of charge within the popular Thoresby Gallery at their Summer Exhibition between 20th June and 28th July.
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Published 10/03/08
World class athletes will be joining with runners for Ashfield's 'Sutton Harriers Sport Relief Mile' this Sunday at Ashfield School.
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Published 28/02/08
Ashfield residents will see their Council Tax change by 2% - the lowest rise in the Council's history.
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Published 28/02/08
The countdown to the Sutton Harriers Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile has begun with less than two weeks to go before residents get moving for Sport Relief on Sunday 16th March.
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Published 15/02/08
A consultation event is taking place on Friday 22nd February to discuss proposals to install a small skate facility on Wood Nook Recreation Ground in Selston.
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Published 15/02/08
Kirkby Women's Centre has received a cash boost from Ashfield District Council.
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Published 13/02/08
Following the recent success of an orchestral concert to mark the 50th anniversary of the death Hucknall composer, Eric Coates, a renewed interest has been shown in and around the town of his works.
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Published 08/02/08
Youngsters from secondary schools across Ashfield will be attending the fourth annual Enterprise in Schools Day organised by the District Council in partnership with West Notts College, New College Nottingham, Connexions and NEBA.
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Published 08/02/08
Hucknall's Volunteer Centre has received a cash boost of 1,000 pounds from Ashfield District Council.
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Published 08/02/08
The household waste recycling centre at Huthwaite will be closed temporarily between 11th February and 10th March while maintenance work takes place.
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Published 30/01/08
Ashfield District Council has recently appointed its first Town Centres Manager, Mark Armstrong.
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Published 24/01/08
Ever fancied growing your own fruit and veg? Have you ever thought about having an allotment?
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Published 24/01/08
From Sunday 27th January, 2008 a 50mph limit will be imposed on the southbound section of the M1 from Junction 27 (Annesley) to Junction 26 (Nuthall).
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Published 23/01/08
Ashfield's HandyPerson Scheme offers practical help to older people living within the district.
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Published 21/01/08
Hundreds of local people are expected to take part in Ashfield's Sport Relief Mile at Ashfield School, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, on Sunday 16th March.
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Published 21/01/08
Six young Ashfield Swimmers recently celebrated their nominations for the amateur Swimming Association (A.S.A) Swimtastic Awards for 2007.
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Published 18/01/08
Notification of road closures in Sutton from 7.30am on 4th February 2008 and 5.00pm on 15th February 2008.
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Published 18/01/08
Ashfield Play Partnership will be considering applications for Playscheme Grants.
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Published 14/01/08
Ashfield District Council is participating in a new service which will help people stay safe within their homes.
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Published 14/01/08
Ashfield Play Partnership is inviting all Play Providers in Ashfield to attend a 'Play Matters Event' on Wednesday, 6th February 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Ashfield Play Forum, Morven Avenue, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts NG17 1AN.
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Published 10/01/08
Everyone Active, an exciting new range of products and services has been launched in Ashfield by SLM, the company who manages the District's leisure facilities.
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Published 08/01/08
The hunt is on for a name for the multi-million pound Leisure complex which is being built at the Lammas, Sutton-in-Ashfield.
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Published 08/01/08
There is still time to nominate someone you know for one of this year's Ashfield's Civic Awards.
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Published 07/01/08
Getting up at 5am on a cold, dark winter's morning to empty wheelie bins is not something you'd expect Councillors to normally do.
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Published 04/01/08
All things ornithological - that's birdlike to you and me - will be happening down at King's Mill Reservoir on January 27th, when a Big Garden Birdwatch event takes place at the Strawberry Fayre Cafe.
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Published 04/01/08
Ashfield District Council and Kirkby Neighbourhood Management are to encourage responsible dog ownership by holding a FREE microchipping surgery later this month.
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Published 18/12/07
Renowned designer, Wayne Hemmingway, recently addressed an audience of creative entrepreneurs at a free event held to celebrate the first anniversary of The Greenhouse, a network and website portal dedicated to the development and support of creative business in North Nottinghamshire and North Derbyshire.
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Published 18/12/07
One of the biggest problems that a new or small business can face it finding a suitable place to work that doesn't cost the earth and doesn't commit it to a long term lease.
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Published 18/12/07
A variety of unusual species of trees have been planted at Brierley Forest Park, Sutton in Ashfield to help offset the carbon footprint created by Ashfield District Council's annual bonfire and fireworks display held in November.
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Published 17/12/07
Keeping safe from criminals may seem like common sense but at this time of year you can become more vulnerable in your haste to get everything ready for Christmas. Remember personal safety is your first priority.
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Published 06/12/07
A Hucknall man has been fined for abandoning his car.
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Published 03/12/07
Ashfield's garden Waste Collection Scheme is to be extended - by popular demand!
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Published 20/11/07
TWO WEEKS REMAIN TO ENTER THE EAST MIDLANDS YOUNG CLIMATE CHANGE CHAMPIONS COMPETITION OF 2007!
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Published 19/11/07
Ashfield District Council has submitted a major funding bid to the Big Lottery fund to refurbish and extend the Acacia Avenue Community Centre at Annesley.
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Published 19/11/07
Students from Hucknall's Holgate School have beaten the Dragons in their own den!
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Published 19/11/07
A total of 72 youngsters in school years 3 and 4 recently took part in the Ashfield District Sportshall Athletics Final at Ashfield School.
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Published 16/11/07
The Leader of Ashfield District Council, Jason Zadrozny yesterday viewed Lakeview and H2O, the newly completed office campus at Sherwood Park, one of the Midlands' premier business parks.
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Published 05/11/07
A woman has been fined 250 pounds for allowing two bags of household waste to be passed on to unauthorised persons who later tipped it on New Close, Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
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Published 05/11/07
The Government has passed changes in the legislation for the licensing of Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles. The changes come into effect in January 2008.
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Published 30/10/07
The month of November will see Ashfield District Council targeting irresponsible dog owners who allow their pets to foul in a public place without cleaning up after them.
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Published 29/10/07
The arts development team at Ashfield District Council has been supporting the national 'Big Draw' campaign with a number of events and workshops around the district.
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Published 29/10/07
Residents of Warwick Close, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, and surrounding neighbourhood are invited to have a say in proposals for the future of the area.
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Published 26/10/07
Actor, author, presenter and national treasure Brian Blessed is backing Sherwood Forest's campaign to win the BIG Lottery Fund's: The People's 50 Million Pounds Contest.
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Published 23/10/07
Robin Hood's forest home has made it through to the final stage of the BIG Lottery Fund's: The People's 50 Million pound contest.
Select for more about Sherwood Forest's one in four shot at lottery millions - the future of Robin Hood's forest is in your hands!
Published 11/10/07
Where will the homes of the future be built? The District Council needs to identify potential future housing sites within the District of Ashfield and is asking for the help of developers, landowners and property agents.
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Published 11/10/07
A Stanton Hill man who refused to pay a 75 pound fixed penalty notice for dropping a cigarette butt at Carsic Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield has been fined a total of 540 pounds.
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Published 11/10/07
A woman who deposited ten black refuse sacks of general household waste on Hardwick Lane, Sutton in Ashfield has been fined a total of 265 pounds.
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Published 10/10/07
Ashfield's innovative Community Textiles scheme continues to grow - with more than 1,000 pounds now raised for local community groups.
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Published 10/10/07
A record 420 youngsters took part in the Ashfield District Council Schools Cross Country event at Ashfield School recently, organized in partnership by Ashfield District Council sports Development, Sutton Harriers and Ashfield School.
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Published 10/10/07
Around 50 youngsters from across Nottinghamshire took part in the recent East Midlands Airport Nottinghamshire Youth Games 2007 Orienteering Competition at Brierley Forest Park, Sutton in Ashfield.
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Published 10/10/07
The budget for Ashfield's Aids and Adaptations Scheme - which helps elderly and disabled tenants to remain in their homes - is to receive a cash boost of more than 240,000 pounds.
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Published 10/10/07
A project to improve the business environment and support anti-crime measures in commercial parts of Kirkby-in-Ashfield have been discussed by the Council's Cabinet.
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Published 10/10/07
Ashfield District Council is to adopt a Gender Equality Scheme as part of its duty to promote equality of access and to treat people fairly by tackling all types of discrimination.
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Published 10/10/07
A struggling Hucknall Boxing Club is to receive ongoing support from Ashfield District Council to seek funding to upgrade their Peveril Street base.
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Published 10/10/07
Plans to allocate funding awarded to Ashfield's Planning team by the Government's Department of Communities and Local Government have been given the green light by the Council's Cabinet.
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Published 10/10/07
Councillors have been making arrangements for the allocation of a large amount of Big Lottery funding which has been secured by the Ashfield District Council to provide new fixed play equipment, play workers and funding for events and activities.
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Published 10/10/07
A living history project which will record the past and living history of Selston was discussed at a meeting of Ashfield District Council's cabinet on Wednesday evening (10.10.07).
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Published 08/10/07
Ashfield District Council is participating in a new service which will help people stay safe within their homes.
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Published 08/10/07
The Great British Apple will be the focus of attention in Ashfield on Sunday, 14th October, when the Council hosts its sixth consecutive Apple Day.
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Published 04/10/07
A mock 'beach' was among the top attractions for youngsters who visited a community funday held recently at Healdswood Recreation Ground, Skegby.
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Published 04/10/07
A nationally recognized catering company has been handed the keys to the new Cafe at Sutton-in-Ashfield's Lawn Pleasure Grounds.
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Published 02/10/07
On October 2nd 2007 Post Office Ltd released plans to close 30 of 156 existing Post Offices in Nottinghamshire (excluding the City Council area). ﾠThese plans are part of an 18 month programme which aims to close 2,500 post office branches across the network.
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Published 24/09/07
The talents of Ashfield's university undergraduates have been recognised at an awards ceremony for 21 students who recently completed eight week work placements with local employers.
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Published 24/09/07
Official Government figures have ranked Ashfield District Council 12th in the UK as the best performing local authority for recycling 'dry recyclables' making it one of the best for recycling in the UK.
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Published 20/09/07
Latest information about foot and mouth restrictions.
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Published 11/09/07
As part of the National Heritage Open Days weekend (6th - 9th September), Ashfield District Council provided two heritage minibus tours around the district.
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Published 11/09/07
After being closed for three months for refurbishment work to be carried out, Watnall Road Community Centre, Hucknall, is now open again.
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Published 11/09/07
Ashfield's annual Civic Service was held at St Mary Magdalene Church, Hucknall on Sunday (9th September, 2007).
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Published 10/09/07
Two new Business Incubation Centres have been officially opened in Ashfield aimed at providing much needed high quality office space for new businesses.
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Published 10/09/07
Alliance for Enterprise is an exciting and innovative six year programme with 7.2 million pound investment into business support and attracting inward investment in the heart of the East Midlands.
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Published 10/09/07
The Sherwood Growth Zone covers Ashfield, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood districts as well as the new Mansfield Ashfield Regeneration Route (MARR), and has a population equal to that of Derby.
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Published 10/09/07
An awareness raising competition based on the theme of the European Week of Safety and Health at Work - 'Lighten the Load'- has been won by Mr. K Strange of Ripley.
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Published 10/09/07
Ashfield District Council Chairman, Councillor Harry Toseland, was first in the queue to have his blood pressure taken when the brand new pharmacy opened at the ASDA store in Sutton in Ashfield this morning (Monday, September 10th).
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Published 07/09/07
Flags are flying at three of Ashfield's parks which have been recognized as being among the best in the country.
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Published 04/09/07
The date for the annual Ashfield District Council Fireworks Display and bonfire has been confirmed for Friday, 2nd November, 2007.
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Published 03/09/07
As part of the Ashfield Show the Cultural Services department of Ashfield District Council ran a competition to identify 12 pictures relating to activities and places of interest within Ashfield.
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Published 31/08/07
Work is under way to establish a massive new Business Park next to Junction 28 of the M1, which when complete will be even bigger than the existing Sherwood Business Park at Junction 27.
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Published 22/08/07
Ashfield District Council encourages local businesses to apply for the 'Spirit of Enterprise Awards'.
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Published 20/08/07
Volunteers from the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) have been put on Holly Hill open space in Selston, to begin to restore valuable habitats on the site. The work has been planned and co-ordinated by Ashfield District Council, with the aim of improving the space for both wildlife and users.
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Published 20/08/07
Ashfield District Council is to give ﾣ400 to each of the households badly damaged in the recent floods.
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Published 20/08/07
West Park, the new community recreation area at Southwell Close in Kirkby was well and truly opened on Saturday (18th August,2007).
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Published 20/08/07
Ashfield residents are invited to 'have their say' on the Government's Consultation Paper on tackling drugs.
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Published 17/08/07
The first phase of work to improve an open space in the north of Kirkby-in-Ashfield known locally as 'The Landing' has been completed.
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Published 17/08/07
Over the next few days voter registration forms for the annual canvas from Ashfield District Council will be sent to every household in Ashfield asking people to register for their right to vote.
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Published 13/08/07
Ashfield Show 2007 has been hailed a resounding success, with an estimated 16,000 visitors flocking throughout the day to the showground at Sutton's Lawn Pleasure Grounds on Saturday (11th August) to enjoy the day's entertainment.
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Published 10/08/07
Dynamic new equipment aimed at older children has been installed in Titchfield Park, Hucknall.
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Published 09/08/07
9th AUGUST 2007: A five day Star Track Athletics Event starts on Monday 20th August at Ashfield Schoolﾒs athletics track.
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Published 07/08/07
This year the show will continue with the successful one day format, starting at 10.00am in the morning and closing at 18.00pm in the evening. A full and varied programme has been put together ﾖ the theme for which is a Multicultural Celebration.
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Published 06/08/07
The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act came into force from January 2007 and since then over 45 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNﾒs) have been issued by Ashfield District Council.
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Published 06/08/07
Ashfield District Council has been allocated funding of ﾣ23,000 to help the victims of flooding in their homes during June 2007. The council needs to set a deadline for people to apply for financial help in order to start allocating the money. The deadline has been set for Monday 13th August 2007.
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Published 01/08/07
The official opening ceremony for Titchfield Park in Hucknall took place on Sunday 29th July at the new Bowls Pavilion.
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Published 01/08/07
Sutton Landfill Site is to close on Friday 10th August 2007.
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Published 30/07/07
Developers will have to pay more for each house they build in Ashfield from August this year.
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Published 28/07/07
An award winning project which encourages and 'incubates' new business has officially opened its doors today.
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Published 26/07/07
The annual Ashfield Bonfire will be held at Sutton Lawn Pleasure Grounds, Sutton in Ashfield around the 2nd November this year (date to be confirmed).
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Published 26/07/07
Eight flats at Warwick Close, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, are to be demolished and an long term action plan to be put in place to make the area a safe, healthy and attractive place to live.
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Published 26/07/07
Ashfield Councillors have agreed to consider re-opening the public toilets in Huthwaite.
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Published 26/07/07
Councillors have approved plans to further improve the public toilets at Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Hucknall in a bid to combat vandalism and anti-social behaviour.
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Published 26/07/07
Ashfield District Councillors have agreed to formally accept its latest Comprehensive Performance (CPA) report and to reward staff for their hard work.
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Published 24/07/07
Going out to play in Ashfield's parks and open spaces is about to become much more exciting ﾖ thanks to a huge cash boost from the Big Lottery.
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Published 24/07/07
The Council has been allocated funding of 20,000 following the floods which have been experienced over the last few weeks.
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Published 18/07/07
Building work has continued on the new North Ashfield Leisure Centre, sited at The Lammas Sutton in Ashfield, with a significant milestone being reached when the steel framework started to be erected on site.
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Published 17/07/07
Ashfield is today celebrating the news that three of its parks have been awarded Green Flag status for continuous improvement.
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Published 16/07/07
Business incubation units at the Idlewells Centre, Sutton, have been awarded a prestigious award from Action for Market Towns.
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Published 13/07/07
There's a huge variety of attractions lined up for all the family to enjoy at Ashfield Show, which takes place at Lawn Park, Sutton in Ashfield on August 11th.
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Published 13/07/07
Sutton students have been hitting the high notes at Sutton Centre Theatre this week as they take part in a unique opera workshop; and they were joined by Ashfield District Council Chairman Harry Toseland, who gave an impromptu rap demonstration!
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Published 13/07/07
Due to the imminent closure of Sutton Landfill Site, the Council is revising its arrangements for the collection of all non-recyclable waste collected in Ashfield.
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Published 10/07/07
The East Midlands Airport Nottinghamshire Youth Games took place in Ashfield for the first time ever this Saturday.
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Published 06/07/07
Loan fund for struggling Ashfield, Bolsover and Mansfield Businesses
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Published 05/07/07
Ashfield District Council is one of twenty local authorities nationwide who have been selected to take part in a Government demonstration programme to research how councils and community led organizations can work together to develop joint plans for asset transfer.
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Published 02/07/07
To help increase the amount of items recycled in the Ashfield area, Sisters Textile Clothing Recyclers, based in Jacksdale, with support from Ashfield District Council, recently launched a new scheme working with local schools.
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Published 02/07/07
Huthwaite Park Bowls Club played host to a Junior Bowls tournament as part of the Ashfield Festival of Sport.
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Published 02/07/07
Participants from Kingsway Primary School and Ashfield Community Day Centre took part in a Boccia Festival at Ashfield School as part of Ashfield District Councils Festival of Sport.
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Published 29/06/07
Some areas of Ashfield have been affected by the heavy rainfall experienced this week.
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Published 25/06/07
Ashfield District Council has a general grant aid scheme and is also responsible for administering the Harold Farr Bequest Fund.
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Published 19/06/07
Rob Foster, the Radio Mansfield gardener, has teamed up with Ashfield District Council to help give away free seed packets which are part of the promotion for the Flower and Vegetable section of the Ashfield Show, which takes place on Saturday, 11th August, 2007.
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Published 12/06/07
Ashfield District Council is not only 'good' according to a new report released today by the independent Audit Commission but it's work is improving the quality of life for the people of Ashfield.
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