17 October 2025
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%.
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 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Ashington Cricket Club | £8,125 |
| Ashington Hirst Running Club | £2,968 |
| Ashington Rugby Club | £3,000 |
| Being Woman | £2,800 |
| Cambois Rowing Club | £5,000 |
| Citizen's Advice Northumberland | £14,242 |
| Cycling 4 Everyone | £2,805.41 |
| Escape Family Support | £8,000 |
| Mortal Fools | £5,000 |
| Northumberland Community Bank | £2,000 |
| Real Deal Plus | £5,000 |
| Reiverdale Scouts | £950 |
| Talking Marras | £2,500 |
| Wansbeck Valley Foodbank | £14,500 |
| YMCA Northumberland | £10,000 |
| Small Grants - May 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Sea Cadets | £500 |
| Newbiggin Brass Band | £500 |
| Ashington Veteran & Elders Institute | £500 |
| Small Grants - July 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Koast Radio | £250 |
| Ashington Air Force Cadets | £500 |
| Repurposeful CIC | £500 |
| North East Immediate Care | £500 |
| Small Grants - September 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Friends of Ashington Community Woods | £500 |
| Seaton Hirst Veterans Institute | £500 |
| Pride Action North | £500 |
| Wansbeck Christmas Toy Appeal | £500 |
| Climate Action Wansbeck | £500 |
| Ashington Panto Group | £500 |
| Parkhead and Wansbeck Powersports | £500 |
| AFC Newbiggin FC | £500 |
| Blossoming Communities | £500 |
| Small Grants - February 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Ashington Community Litter Project | £500 |
| Butokokan Judo | £500 |
| North Seaton Colliery Community Centre | £500 |
17 October 2025
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%.
