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Behind the scenes, Ashington Town Council has been working with award winning, local garden designer and horticulturist, Sean Murray, to bring sustainable planting solutions to Station Road and the Gateways into the town.

As well as being the future, young people are the trailblazers when it comes to environmental responsibility, and the Council was keen for schools to be involved in this project. Pupils from Bishop’s Primary, Castle School and James Knott Primary have created ‘Work in Progress’ signs to inform of and celebrate the sustainable beds to come.

Sharon Parmley, the Council’s Senior Administration Officer, designed a brief that captured the imagination of school pupils and their commitment to the environment. We received bees and butterflies aplenty and some very positive messages about what people should do to look after Ashington.

Following a meeting of the Full Council last night, Tuesday 28th June 2022, Ashington Town Council formally agreed the Climate Change and Environmental Committee.

At the end of March, Ashington Town Council invited applications for Annual Grant Funding and are delighted to have now pledged £64,250. This followed a change in how awards to outside bodies are made. The Council moved to an open invitation creating more opportunity for new and emerging groups and allowing us to direct funding where we feel it would be most beneficial.

The Council recognised that in some instances funding had become routine, rather than considered, and following a thorough process, due diligence is clear.

Funding in 2022/23 represents a 50% increase on awards made in 2021/22 with several new applicants attracted.

The Civic Head, Cllr Bob Walkinshaw attended a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Fun Day organised by Ashington Division Girl Guides

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

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

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

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

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.

Ashington Hirst Running Club have a new home from Thursday 5 August, when we join forces with Ashington Rugby Club, using their training ground and facilities as our new base for the running club.