19 December 2025
Following the Hirst Ward By-Election held on Thursday 18th December, Ashington Town Council is pleased to share the official Declaration of Result, with Jessica Appleby and Melanie Fox duly elected to serve as Town Councillors for Hirst Ward.
We have added links to each group, where available. Clicking on the link will open in a new window, either their website or Facebook page.
| Annual Grant Funding 2021/2022 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Citizen's Advice Northumberland | £12,000 |
| Wansbeck Valley Foodbank | £12,000 |
| Northumberland Community Bank | £8,000 |
| YMCA Northumberland | £4,000 |
| Real Deal Plus | £4,000 |
| Annual Sponsorship 2021/2022 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Ashington Cricket Club | £3,000 |
| Ashington Rugby Club | £3,000 |
| Ashington Community Football Club | £3,000 |
| Grants and Donations 2021/2022 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Get U Started Training | £624 |
| Cambois Rowing Club | £500 |
| Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway Society | £1,800 |
| Dukes Secondary School | £100 |
| Ashington Veterans and Elders | £750 |
| Parkhead & Wansbeck Power Sports | £500 |
| Ashington Hirst Running Club | £750 |
| Full Circle Food | £650 |
| Wansbeck Gymnastics & Trampolining | £750 |
| Woodhorn Museum Accessible Play Area | £10,000 |
| Sponsoship and Subsidies 2021/2022 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Ashington Celebratory Bowls Competition at Hirst Park | £400 |
| Ashington & District Male Voice Choir | £250 |
| Ashington Colliery Band | £250 |
19 December 2025
Following the Hirst Ward By-Election held on Thursday 18th December, Ashington Town Council is pleased to share the official Declaration of Result, with Jessica Appleby and Melanie Fox duly elected to serve as Town Councillors for Hirst Ward.
