Latest News


Queen's Jubilee Celebrations

Hirst Park (Flower Park). Join us on Saturday June 4th 10am - 3pm


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Queen's Jubilee Celebrations





Starbucks to open new Drive Thru in Ashington

A new Starbucks Drive Thru is set to open in Ashington, creating more than a dozen jobs.


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Starbucks to open new Drive Thru in Ashington





New Civic Head's First Engagement

The Ashington & District Male Voice Choir’s Annual  Concert held at Holy Sepulchre Church had a marvellous audience of about 120


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New Civic Head's First Engagement





New Principal announced for Northumberland College

Following a rigorous selection process, the board of governors at Northumberland College has announced Gary Potts as the new Principal.


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New Principal announced for Northumberland College





Stepping up the sparkle in Ashington Town Centre

Ashington Town Council is delighted to announce that we will be working with Christmas lighting specialists Gala Lights to bring a fresh, festive flair to Ashington’s main street.

Building on the locally designed Christmas lighting features the town council own, we aim to step-up the sparkle from the centre of Station Road, moving outwards.


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Stepping up the sparkle in Ashington Town Centre





Walk to School Week

Walk to School Week starts today!


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Walk to School Week





Northumberland Miners Picnic

After two years of ‘Virtual Miners’ Picnics’ during the pandemic, we are delighted to announce that the Northumberland Miners’ Picnic is returning to Woodhorn Museum on Saturday 11th June 2022.


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Northumberland Miners Picnic





REMINDER - Applications for Annual Grant Aid Funding

The Closing date for applications for Annual Grant Funding is this Friday, 13th May.  Don’t forget to send in your forms.


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REMINDER - Applications for Annual Grant Aid Funding





Carers Week (6–12 June 2022)

Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign that celebrates and recognises the vital contribution of the UK’s unpaid carers – supporting family members and friends who are older, have a disability, mental or physical illness or need extra help as they grow older.


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Carers Week (6–12 June 2022)





Climate change funding for community groups in Northumberland

Council funding is now available to help community groups take action on climate change.  


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Climate change funding for community groups in Northumberland





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Upcoming Meetings & Events



All Events



Finance & General Services Committee - 11th November 2025

Finance & General Services Committee on Tuesday 11th November 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 - 25th November 2025

Full Council on Tuesday 25th November 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 - 9th December 2025

Finance & General Services Committee on Tuesday 9th December 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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All Meetings



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