The neighbouring districts are Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood, Gedling, Nottingham, Broxtowe, Amber Valley and Bolsover.
Parts of the district are also covered by civil parishes, which form a third tier of local government.
[7][8] Local party the Ashfield Independents has held a majority of the seats on the council since 2019.
[16][17] The new building was officially opened in October 1986 by Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester.
Towns and villages in the district include the following: The Ashfield District is served by BBC East Midlands and ITV Central with television signals receives from the Waltham TV transmitter.