Ashfield
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Ashfield in Nottinghamshire lies between Mansfield and Nottingham, with market towns such as Sutton-in-Ashfield and Kirkby-in-Ashfield at its heart. Historically shaped by coal mining, the area now has country parks, nature reserves, and restored landscapes. The district is close to Sherwood Forest, with woodland walks, trails, and Robin Hood heritage. Its towns are centres of retail and leisure, while the surrounding countryside includes rolling fields, reservoirs, and green corridors.
The local authority for this district is: Ashfield District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Nottinghamshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Nottinghamshire County Council.
Constituencies in Ashfield
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Wards in Ashfield
Ashfield is divided into 23 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abbey Hill
- Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse
- Ashfields
- Carsic
- Greenwood & Summit
- Hucknall Central
- Hucknall North
- Hucknall South
- Hucknall West
- Huthwaite & Brierley
- Jacksdale & Westwood
- Kingsway
- Kirkby Cross & Portland
- Larwood
- Leamington
- Selston
- Skegby
- Stanton Hill & Teversal
- Sutton Central & New Cross
- Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood
- Sutton St Mary's
- The Dales
- Underwood