Ashington Town Council welcomes Northumberland County Council’s commitment to a dedicated 22-week programme to clean and maintain highway gullies across the town. From Monday to Thursday each week (weather permitting*), NCC Highways teams will be working systematically through Ashington’s streets to improve drainage capacity and strengthen the resilience of the highway network.

This proactive, town-wide approach will help mitigate localised flooding, reduce standing water on the roads during heavy rainfall, and prevent small blockages from escalating into more serious issues. It also supports safer road conditions during the winter months, when persistent rain places greater pressure on drainage systems. NCC Highways have a structured plan to catch up on outstanding gully maintenance and restore routine cycles of cleansing across the county.

Residents may, at times, be asked to move parked cars to allow access to gullies. Ashington Town Council kindly asks for support wherever possible, as clear access enables Highways teams to work efficiently and deliver the maximum benefit for the community.

Ashington Town Council, Finance & General Services Committee Meeting meeting is being held on Tuesday 9th December, starting at 6:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.

Ashington Town Council is delighted to announce the release of the official video capturing the magic and community spirit of this year’s Christmas Light Switch-On and Fairies & Elves Themed Lantern Parade.

Kerb Appeal Trial Update: Haydon Ward Following the launch of our Kerb Appeal Trial with Northumberland County Council on 1st December 2025, we can confirm that Haydon ward will be the first area included in the trial.

Streets included in this phase of the trial are Haydon Road and Hartford Crescent. Properties in these streets have already received letter drops with full details of what to expect during the trial period.

Ashington Town Council and Northumberland County Council are working together on an exciting new trial aimed at improving how Ashington looks and feels for residents and visitors alike.

Since 2014, Ashington Town Council has invested directly in local neighbourhood services, using funds collected from Ashington taxpayers to enhance the frontline services delivered in our town through a Partnership Agreement with Northumberland County Council. Whilst these are statutory services delivered by NCC, the Town Council welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively on how they are delivered locally. We recognise that frontline services across local government have been affected in recent years, and the Town Council wants to be part of the discussion and part of the solution - helping where we can to maintain and improve services for Ashington residents. Whilst there is always an argument for investing more money in services, the Council wants to ensure that the funding provided delivers the best possible results for the Ashington community.

Running from 1st December 2025 to March 2026, this trial represents a fresh approach to tackling the competing demands of maintaining our town’s appearance - balancing litter collection, fly-tipping removal, grounds maintenance, and the everyday visual aspects that residents see and experience.

Ashington Town Council has unanimously agreed to formally adopt the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Civility and Respect Pledge, demonstrating strong leadership on standards in public life.

The motion, proposed by Councillor Kerry Davison, was agreed in full at the council meeting, with members speaking openly about their commitment to creating a working environment free from bullying, harassment, and intimidation.

The council has committed to:

Formally adopting the NALC Civility and Respect Pledge Arranging comprehensive Civility & Respect training for all councillors Reviewing and strengthening existing policies on councillor conduct Publicising the commitment to residents and stakeholders

Ashington Town Council is spreading festive cheer this December with a magical community event offering free reindeer food to families!

Following the cancellation of the Ashington Christmas Market originally scheduled for Station Road on 14 November, organisers have announced an exciting new partnership that will bring festive cheer to the community on 7 December 2025.

Ashington (Hirst Ward) Town Council Election - Notice of Nominations Election Date: Thursday 18 December 2025

The Returning Officer has published the Statement of Persons Nominated for the Ashington (Hirst Ward) Town Council election.

This election is for two vacancies on the Town Council.

It is important that Hirst residents make their voices heard and choose who they want to represent them on Ashington Town Council.

The following candidates have been validly nominated:

Jessica APPLEBY - Reform UK Melanie Tuesday FOX - Labour Party Andy MCGREGOR - Liberal Democrats Michelle Suzette ROBERTS - Reform UK Sophie Willamina ROBINSON - Independent Carla Louise THOMPSON - Independent Graeme WRIGHT - Labour Party

Unique Compass Feature and Pollinator-Friendly Planting Create Welcoming Community Space in Haydon Ward

Ashington Town Council is pleased to share news of a significant environmental enhancement project at Doves Corner in the Haydon Ward, which was completed in late summer and has been creating a more welcoming, accessible, and sustainable community space for residents to enjoy.

The project, which responded to longstanding calls from ward councillors for improvements to this well-used area, has transformed what was previously a tired seating area with overgrown features into an attractive, low-maintenance green space that will benefit residents and wildlife alike.