Ashington Town Council is proud to celebrate one of our own making waves on the world stage – literally at the bottom of it.

Dr Nina Purvis, daughter of Town Council Chair Cllr Mark Purvis, is currently living and working in one of the most extreme environments on Earth as the European Space Agency’s selected medical doctor at Concordia Station in Antarctica – a place so remote and challenging it’s nicknamed “White Mars.”

Following our announcement earlier in the year about the Ashington Community Woods Project Development Phase, we are pleased to confirm that the community consultation process is now underway. Groundwork North East & Cumbria will be present in Ashington Community Woods on Monday 30th June 2025, from 10am until 2pm to begin the vital work of gathering community input for this exciting enhancement project.

This initial consultation represents the first phase of the comprehensive community engagement process that will shape the future development of our cherished woodland space. We strongly encourage anyone who regularly uses the woods, along with all residents who have an interest in this valuable community asset, to come along and speak with Becky and James from Groundwork NE & Cumbria during their visit.

Ashington Town Council is pleased to announce the completion of comprehensive legal arrangements for all play areas under its responsibility, accompanied by the installation of striking new signage across the facilities.

Following extensive work behind the scenes, the Council has successfully established proper legal frameworks for its play areas, addressing gaps that existed from previous arrangements. This important administrative work ensures that Ashington Town Council operates with full legal clarity and proper due diligence in managing these valuable community assets.

The Council secured formal transfers of the play areas at Seaton Vale, Epsom Drive, and Aintree Close from their respective developers last year, establishing clear ownership and responsibility. The long-term leases with Northumberland County Council for the play areas at Alexandra Road, Peoples Park, Paddock Wood, and North Seaton Colliery have just been completed.

A recent visit by local councillors has highlighted the remarkable transformation and ongoing vitality of Ashington’s historic Veterans and Elders Centre, a community hub that has been serving ex-servicemen and local residents since 1918.

Ashington Town Council, Climate Change and Environment Committee Meeting is being held on Tuesday 24th June, starting at 6:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.

A Family event features giant whale classroom, live music, fairground rides and parade celebrating local heritage

Ashington Town Council is delighted to report on the successful community gathering held yesterday at Full Circle Food Project to celebrate Refugee Week through the power of shared food and friendship.

Local organisations and residents unite for environmental sustainability showcase

Civic Head Councillor Pauline Thompson attended a special session of the Blossoming Communities arts and crafts program, celebrating the organisation’s commitment to mindfulness and wellbeing in the local community.

Distinguished guests and community unite to remember those who worked in the Northumberland Coalfield