Ashington Town Council is made up of 18 elected councillors, with three councillors representing each of the town's six wards. Each ward covers a distinct area of the town, and your councillors are there to represent your interests at the Council.
Use the interactive map below to explore the ward boundaries across Ashington. You can click or tap a ward to see its councillors. A text list of all wards is available in the six wards table and ward profiles below.
For a detailed view of ward boundaries across Northumberland, the Ordinance Survey provides an interactive map:
Enter your postcode below to instantly find out which Ashington ward you live in.
Each ward returns three Town Councillors. Click the links below to view your ward's current councillors.
| Ward | Area covered | Councillors |
|---|---|---|
| Bothal | North-western residential areas; includes land adjoining the historic Bothal village and the River Wansbeck corridor | 3 |
| Central | The town centre and surrounding areas, including Station Road, Ashington Library, and the main retail and civic core | 3 |
| Hirst | The Hirst area to the south, including Hirst Park, Alexandra Road, and the Seaton Hirst Veterans Institute | 3 |
| College | The north-east of the town, encompassing North Seaton and the area around Northumberland College Ashington | 3 |
| Haydon | South-western residential neighbourhoods including Haydon Road, Hartford Crescent, and the Haydon Letch area | 3 |
| Seaton | The eastern part of the town bordering Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, including the coastal fringe communities of west Newbiggin | 3 |
Covering the north-western residential areas of Ashington, Bothal Ward takes its name from the historic village of Bothal on the wooded banks of the River Wansbeck — home to 14th-century Bothal Castle and a medieval church. The ward encompasses the Sheepwash crossing area and established residential neighbourhoods that grew alongside Ashington's mining heritage.
Central Ward covers the heart of Ashington, including the town's main shopping and civic areas around Station Road. Key landmarks include Ashington Library, the Council's own offices, People's Park, and the main bus connections serving the wider town. It is the commercial and administrative centre of Ashington.
Hirst is one of Ashington's most established residential communities, centred on the Seaton Hirst area to the south of the town centre. The ward includes Hirst Park, Alexandra Road, the Seaton Hirst Veterans Institute, and Ashington's Memorial Garden — a place of quiet reflection for the whole community. Wansbeck General Hospital also serves this part of town.
College Ward covers the north-eastern part of Ashington, including North Seaton and the area surrounding Northumberland College Ashington — a major further education campus serving the whole region. The ward borders farmland to the north and east, and includes Ashington Cricket Club and Ashington High School and Sports College.
Haydon Ward covers the south-western residential neighbourhoods of the town, including Haydon Road, Hartford Crescent, and the Haydon Letch greenway. Survey data consistently shows Haydon has the highest proportion of long-established residents in Ashington, reflecting its strong sense of community identity. It was also the first area included in the joint Kerb Appeal environmental improvement trial with Northumberland County Council in 2025.
The easternmost ward, Seaton with Newbiggin West covers the communities that bridge Ashington and the coastal town of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. It includes the western neighbourhoods of Newbiggin alongside the Seaton area, giving the ward a distinctive character that combines inland residential streets with proximity to the Northumberland coast.
View the full list of elected Town Councillors for each ward, including contact details.
Each ward also has a Northumberland County Councillor. View county-level representation for Ashington's wards.
Not sure which ward you live in? Contact the council office and we can help you find your ward and your local councillors.
Email: admin@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
Telephone: (01670) 624521
