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The summer holidays are almost over and we look forward to welcoming you to our first meeting back.

The Finance and General Services Committee Meeting (FGS) will be held on Tuesday 12th September, commencing at 6:15pm, in the Council Chamber.

We will also welcome Sarah Brannigan from the NCC Neighbourhood Planning Team, at 5:30pm, to make a presentation and answer questions on Neighbourhood Planning.

If you would like to take part in Second Hand September follow the link below. The Oxfam campaign starts today, so why not give it a go!

It is promising to be a fun packed event for the Pride Picnic on Saturday 9th September in Hirst Park.

The event was a huge success with approximately 400 people attending the fun packed day.  The weather was not too bad with only a few showers throughout the day.

The Trinity Church Summer Coffee Morning - Saturday 19th August 2023 10am - 12pm.

I visited Ashington Veterans and Elders Institute yesterday, Tuesday 8th August, along with the Civic Head, Cllr Victor Bridges and Cllr Marjorie Chambers.

The Civic Head was again delighted to be presenting cheques from Ashington Town Council Annual Grant Fund and Small Grant Fund, on Thursday 3rd August 2023.

Residents of the Haydon Ward may be asked to vote in a by-election, as a result of the Casual Vacancy declared on 20th July 2023.

Northumberland County Council Elections Office has received ten signatures requesting a poll. If there are more than two people nominated there will be a by-election on Thursday 12th October 2023. Please be aware that this is not the official notice of the election, which will not be posted until 7th September, after which time, nominations will be requested. However, in view that this will be the first election in Ashington under the new law that photo ID is required to vote at a polling station, it is worth making everyone aware at the earliest opportunity.

Vicky Morgan, Director of Repurposeful, was delighted to come to collect a grant cheque from Ashington Town Council for £500

Ashington Town Council planed to redevelop the play areas within the Orchid Meadows Estate,