NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to section 87(2)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Michelle Brannigan, formerly a Member of Ashington Town Council, has ceased to be a Member of the Council, due to her resignation, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Town.

If, within 14 days (*) after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than Wednesday 9th August 2023), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made to The Returning Officer, Elections Office, Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF by TEN electors for the Haydon (Ward), an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option. Dated: Thursday 20th July 2023

Northumberland County Council are pleased to announce that the Community Chest Scheme for 2023-24 is now open.

Looking for something to do through the Summer Holidays? 

It was a very wet and windy night for the Fell em Doon five mile race last Friday night (14th July).

Contract Opportunity to provide CCTV for Station Road, Ashington is now open.

Ashington Town Council require a supplier to provide upgraded CCTV cameras and transmission equipment, to supply and install new equipment, and to provide monitoring.

Hundreds turned out for Ashington Community Fair Day yesterday (Sunday 2nd July) at Peoples Park.

Well Fair Day is almost here, Sunday 2nd July, 11am to 5pm at Peoples Park.

The Civic Head had the great task of presenting several community groups and organisation last week with cheques. 

Information on Track renewal works, Hospital Level Crossing permanent closure and public information event.

The Civic Head, Cllr Victor Bridges was delighted to be presenting a cheque to Ashington Sea Cadets for £500.