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New era for skills: North East colleges form transformational alliance to power regional growth

Leading colleges from across the North East were joined by Mayor Kim McGuinness at a strategically focussed roundtable marking the launch of a powerful new partnership designed to drive economic growth, advance social justice, foster innovation, and place a sustained spotlight on the collective impact of the region’s further and higher education colleges.


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New era for skills: North East colleges form transformational alliance to power regional growth





Finance & General Services Committee Meeting on 09/09/25.

Ashington Town Council, Finance and General Services Committee meeting is being held on Tuesday 9th September, starting at 6:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.


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Finance & General Services Committee Meeting on 09/09/25.





Ashington Sees Strong Results from Fly Tipping Crackdown

Ashington has seen significant enforcement action in the fight against fly tipping in the first six months of the crackdown on fly tipping with 69 cases being investigated and progressed as part of Northumberland County Council’s enhanced programme on illegal waste dumping.

The results demonstrate strong collaboration between Ashington Town Council and Northumberland County Council in tackling fly tipping in one of the county’s identified hotspot areas, with almost 70% of investigated cases resulting in either fines of up to £1,000 or prosecution proceedings.


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Ashington Sees Strong Results from Fly Tipping Crackdown





Help Us Build Something Amazing - New Play Area Coming to North Seaton Colliery

​​​​​​​Great news! Ashington Town Council is working with KOMPAN to create a brand-new play area at North Seaton Colliery, and we need YOUR help to make it perfect!


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Help Us Build Something Amazing - New Play Area Coming to North Seaton Colliery





Ashington Celebrates a Spectacular Annual Garden Vegetable Show

Residents of North Seaton Colliery came together today to showcase the very best of local horticultural talent at the Annual Garden Vegetable Society Show. Despite a challenging growing season marked by storms, heavy winds, rain, and heatwaves, growers produced an impressive display of vegetables that left judges and visitors alike in awe.


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Ashington Celebrates a Spectacular Annual Garden Vegetable Show





Ashington Marks the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day with Moving Ceremony

Ashington Friday, 15th August 2025 - Ashington gathered to mark the 80th Anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) – the day that finally brought the Second World War to an end.


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Ashington Marks the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day with Moving Ceremony





No Plans to Sell Ashington Allotments

Recent national headlines have raised concerns about allotments being sold by local councils. Ashington Town Council would like to reassure residents that there are no plans to sell any allotment land in Ashington. Our focus is on long-term improvement, working closely with allotment holders to protect and enhance these valued green spaces


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Ashington Town Council Awards First Round of Small Grants to Local Community Groups

Four local organisations receive funding to support vital community services


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Ashington Town Council Awards First Round of Small Grants to Local Community Groups





In Memory of Councillor Victor Bridges

It is with great sadness that Ashington Town Council announces the passing of Councillor Victor Bridges on Friday 1st August 2025.


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In Memory of Councillor Victor Bridges





Cambois Rowing Club Celebrates Outstanding Performance at British Championships

Cambois Rowing Club delivered an exceptional performance at the British Rowing Championships, held at the prestigious National Water Sports Centre in Holme Pierrepoint, Nottingham, Friday 18th July to Monday 21st July.


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Cambois Rowing Club Celebrates Outstanding Performance at British Championships





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Finance & General Services Committee - 9th September 2025

Finance & General Services Committee on Tuesday 9th September 2025, 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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Full Council Meeting - 30th September 2025

Full Council on Tuesday 30th September 2025, 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 available below no less than 3 working days before the meeting.

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Finance & General Services Committee - 14th October 2025

Finance & General Services Committee on Tuesday 14th October 2025, 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 available below no less than 3 working days before the meeting.

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