Ashfield

Ashfield is a Local Government District in western Nottinghamshire , England . According to the 2001 UK Census , it has a population of 111,387. The borough is mostly urban, with a tradition of Coal Mining . There are three towns in the district; the largest being Sutton-in-Ashfield . Settlements in the district include:

: Annesley , Annesley Woodhouse
: Felley
: Hucknall , Huthwaite
: Jacksdale
: Kirkby-in-Ashfield
: Selston , Stanton Hill , Sutton-in-Ashfield
: Teversal
: Underwood

The district was formed on April 1 , 1974 , under the Local Government Act 1972 , by the merger of urban districts of Hucknall , Kirkby-in-Ashfield , and Sutton-in-Ashfield and parts of Basford Rural District namely the parishes of Annesley , Felley and Selston .

In the Spring of 1986, all departments, except for Direct Works, moved into purpose built office accommodation in the centre of Kirkby-in-Ashfield. These offices provide civic accommodation for members, together with a Council Chamber and two Committee Rooms.

District Offices have been maintained at Watnall Road, Hucknall, and Fox Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, to cater for housing matters and cash receipts on a local basis.

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