What a historic and emotional day it was as I witnessed the Royal Navy officially hand over the ship’s bell and other artefacts from HMS Blyth to Blyth Town Council.

Families are invited to join in the fun this Easter with the return of The Bunny Hop Easter Trail brought to you by Ashington Town Council.

Northumberland County Council will be submitting an application for prior approval to demolish the buildings at Wansbeck Square in Ashington. This is the first step in redeveloping the site, with further plans still being finalised and coordination with Network Rail and Northern Powergrid ongoing.

As part of the prior approval application process, NCC has provided the required Site Notice indicating a proposed demolition start date of 1st July 2024. These notices will be posted around Wansbeck Square in the next couple of days. However, the actual demolition date may change depending on the approval timeline, particularly any requirements from Network Rail and Northern Powergrid.

With spring just around the corner, Ashington Town Council is launching an exciting new “Action for Insects” plan!

As spring approaches, Ashington Town Council is taking steps to protect and support the insect populations that are vital to the local ecosystem.

The Town Council previously announced the very sad passing away of Councillor Vicki Brown. This has created a vacancy for a Councillor in College Ward, and following Vicki’s funeral yesterday the vacancy is now officially declared.

As part of our commitment to creating more insect-friendly spaces in Ashington, today’s activity is all about providing homes for nature’s pest controllers - bats!

Ashington Town Council believes that supporting our local organisations creates a thriving, enriching environment for all. The Town Council aims to create a more inclusive and equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and succeed. We welcome applications from organisations committed to advancing these shared values.

Ashington Town Council held its monthly Finance and General Services Committee meeting last night. The meeting began with a moment of silence to mark the sad passing of Councillor Vicki Brown, and a tribute by Chair, Cllr Lynne Grimshaw.

With spring just around the corner, Ashington Town Council is excited to launch our “Action for Insects” plan!