Following the Hirst Ward By-Election held on Thursday 16th October, Ashington Town Council is pleased to share the official Declaration of Result, with Cllr Sonia Simm duly elected to serve as Town Councillor for Hirst Ward.

Fox, Melanie Tuesday - 187 votes McGregor, Andy - 104 votes Peverley, Elaine - 41 votes Simm, Sonia - 230 votes (ELECTED) The turnout was 21%.

Ashington Town Council, Allotment Liason Committee on Thursday 23rd October 2025, commencing at 5:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to section 84 (1) of the Local Government Act 1972, that John Allen, formerly a Member of Ashington Town Council, has ceased to be a Member of the Council, due to their resignation, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Town.

Electors of the ward have until Monday 3rd November 2025 (14 working days, excluding weekends and bank holidays, from the date of publication) to request that an election be held. If ten or more electors either individually or together make such a request to the Returning Officer, a by-election will be arranged.

Ashington Town Council is delighted to announce a Christmas Craft Market will be held on Friday, 14th November,

Ashington Town Council is delighted to announce a Christmas Craft Market will be held on Friday, 14th November, bringing festive cheer to Station Road with a special “Twelve Days of Christmas” theme.

Ashington Town Council is pleased to announce the opening of applications for its second round of small grants,

Ashington Town Council, Finance and General Services Committee meeting is being held on Tuesday 14th October, starting at 6:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.

We, together with community leaders and local groups across our town, are taking a clear stand on recent events in Ashington.

Over the past few weeks, we have witnessed flags being illegally attached to public assets, divisive protest marches with inflammatory chanting, vandalism of street signs and road markings, and everyday conversations poisoned by hostility. This behaviour does not represent Ashington. We do not support these actions.

These actions are being driven by a small group, not by the town as a whole. These actions spread hatred and unrest. They divide rather than unite. They damage the reputation we have all worked to build.

Ashington Town Council is thrilled to congratulate ESCAPE Family Support on being shortlisted for the prestigious UK Employer of the Year Platinum Award (2–49 employees) in the Investors in People Awards 2025!

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to section 84 (1) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Pauline Thompson, formerly a Member of Ashington Town Council, has ceased to be a Member of the Council, due to their resignation, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Town. The formal Notice of Vacancy (PDF opens in a new tab) is published.

Electors of the ward have until Friday 17th October 2025 (14 working days, excluding weekends and bank holidays, from the date of publication) to request that an election be held. If ten or more electors either individually or together make such a request to the Returning Officer, a by-election will be arranged.