Full Council 27th January 2026

Full Council on Tuesday 27th January 2026, Town Hall, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX, commencing at 6:00pm.

The above meeting is open to the public to attend.

Agenda and papers are below.

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Finance and General Services Committee 10th February 2026

Finance & General Services Committee on Tuesday 10th February 2026, Town Hall, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX, commencing at 6:00pm.

The above meeting is open to the public to attend.

Agenda and papers will be below 3 days before the meeting.

Free Swimming Sessions Return for February Half Term 18th February 2026

Ashington Town Council is thrilled to announce the return of free swimming sessions this February Half Term - and thanks to the overwhelming popularity of last year’s programme, these sessions will now continue throughout the whole of 2026!

The initiative, fully funded by Ashington Town Council, aims to make swimming accessible to everyone in our community while helping to develop the next generation of swimmers and promote active, healthy lifestyles across all ages.

February Half Term Sessions

Get ready to make a splash at Ashington Leisure Centre with two free swimming sessions:

• Wednesday 18th February 2026: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
• Saturday 21st February 2026: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

How to Take Part

• 80 free places per session - available on a first come, first served basis
• No pre-booking required - simply turn up on the day ready to swim
• All abilities welcome - sessions accommodate swimmers of every skill level, from complete beginners to advanced swimmers

A Popular Programme Extended

Following the fantastic community response to our free swimming project in 2025, Ashington Town Council has made the decision to continue offering these valuable sessions throughout 2026. This expansion reflects our ongoing commitment to community health and wellness, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to learning this essential life skill or staying active.

Whether you’re looking to learn how to swim for the first time, build confidence in the water, or enhance your existing swimming skills, these sessions provide the perfect opportunity to dive in and get active during the school holidays and beyond.

Join Us

To participate, simply arrive at Ashington Leisure Centre, Lintonville Terrace, Ashington NE63 9JY during the designated session times. With 80 slots available for each session, we recommend arriving early to secure your place - no advance booking is required, just turn up ready to swim!

Further free swimming sessions will be announced throughout 2026, so keep an eye on Ashington Town Council’s website and social media channels for upcoming dates.

More Information

For details about the free swimming programme, contact:

Ashington Town Council
Telephone: 01670 624521
Email: admin@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
Website: www.ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk

Let’s make 2026 a year of swimming success in Ashington!