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Upskilling Workshops from Northern for job seekers

Northern will be advertising soon for Train Conductor vacancies which will be based in Ashington


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Upskilling Workshops from Northern for job seekers





Community Groups Recruitment & Engagement Event

Ashington Town Council has been working with community groups and organisations across the town. 


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Community Groups Recruitment & Engagement Event





Empowering Change: Celebrating Carbon Literacy Training Triumphs Towards a Sustainable Future

Last night, Tuesday 19th September, prior to the Climate Change and Environment Committee Meeting, Ashington Town Council invited along Anne-Marie Soulsby of The Sustainable Life Coach to present Carbon Literacy Training certificates.


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Empowering Change: Celebrating Carbon Literacy Training Triumphs Towards a Sustainable Future





Full Council Meeting - 26th September 2023, 6pm.

The Full Council meeting will be taking place on the 26th of September 2023 at 6pm.

This will be held within the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.


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Full Council Meeting - 26th September 2023, 6pm.





Second Hand September 2023

I am just over halfway through Second Hand September and just received my free post cards from Oxfam


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Second Hand September 2023





Ashington By-Election - Haydon Ward - 12th October 2023

A by-election for the office of Councillor for the Haydon Ward will be held on Thursday 12th October 2023, to elect one Councillor.  

The names of those Candidates remaining validly nominated for election are listed below (shown in the order they appear on the notice of poll):

Elaine Peverley (Independent) Graeme John Wright (Labour Party) Natalie Younes (Liberal Democrats)


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Ashington By-Election - Haydon Ward - 12th October 2023





Job Opportunity Pride Action North

“Passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ young people?


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Job Opportunity Pride Action North





Remscheid Town Twinning Visit September 2023

Deputy Civic Head Cllr. Vicky Brown was delighted to be attending Remscheid’s Day of the Associations 2023.


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Remscheid Town Twinning Visit September 2023





Small Grant Fund Now Open for Applications

Ashington Town council’s agreed budget for 2023/24 includes a Small Grant Fund, which Community Groups and Organisations can apply for grants of up to £500.


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Small Grant Fund Now Open for Applications





Record High Temperatures for the Pride Picnic in Hirst Park

It was a hot! hot! day for the Pride Picnic on Saturday 9th September.


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Record High Temperatures for the Pride Picnic in Hirst Park





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Upcoming Meetings & Events






Remembrance Sunday

Date: 12 November 2023 10:15

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All Events



Full Council Meeting - 26th September 2023

Full Council Meeting on Tuesday 26th September 2023, Town Hall, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX, commencing at 6:00pm.

The above meeting is open to the public to attend. Agenda and supporting documents below.

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Finance & General Services Committee - 10th October 2023

Finance & General Services Committee on Tuesday 10th October 2023, 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 added no less than three clear days’ before the meeting, but usually on the Tuesday in the previous week. 

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Finance & General Services Committee - 14th November 2023

Finance & General Services Committee on Tuesday 14th November 2023, 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 added no less than three clear days’ before the meeting, but usually on the Tuesday in the previous week. 

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