Residents in Ashington’s Haydon Ward will have noticed some smart new additions to Newbiggin Road and Black Close Bank, where five modern bench seats have recently been installed as part of a ward improvement initiative led by Ashington Town Council’s Haydon Ward Councillors Marjorie Chambers, David Coyle, and John Tully.

Ashington Fair Day has been taken over — and it’s got a new name to prove it. Introducing Sound Futures Festival: Ashington’s summer event, reimagined by young people.

Grassroots community projects across Northumberland are set to benefit from a major funding boost, with a strong local impact in Ashington.

ASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL IS SEEKING a Seasonal Neighbourhood Services Operative who will work alongside the permanent Neighbourhood Services Officer (NSO) to deliver Ashington Town Council’s neighbourhood services programme during the high-season period from June to October. The post exists because the Council’s programme during this period — particularly the sustainable bed maintenance across six wards, the seasonal planters and hanging baskets programme, and grounds maintenance — cannot be delivered within the permanent NSO’s working week alone.

This is a full-time, fixed term role from June to October, LC1 (SCP6), paying above the living wage rate of pay at £13.47/hour.

Ashington Town Council is pleased to announce that applications are now open for Round One of its Small Grant Fund for 2026/27

Celebrate Community Climate Action in Ashington

Ashington Town Council, Finance & General Services Committee Meeting meeting is being held on Tuesday 12th May, starting at 6:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.

Ashington came together on Saturday 2nd May to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day 2026, honouring those who have lost their lives, been injured, or suffered illness as a result of their work.

With New Grant Fund Films Showcasing Community, Sports and Youth Beneficiaries

Friends, family, and fellow litter-pickers gathered to plant a tree and unveil a commemorative plaque in memory of a much-loved volunteer who dedicated himself to keeping Ashington’s streets clean.

The Ashington Community Litter Project, supported by Ashington Town Council and Northumberland County Council, came together on Thursday 23rd April — St George’s Day — to plant a tree and dedicate a plaque in memory of George Dobson, who rekindled the spirit of the group, who passed away suddenly in February.