Councillor Pauline Thompson, Civic Head of Ashington Town Council, visited Northumberland CVA on Wednesday to view the work of Northumberland County of Sanctuary and their latest art exhibition.

A community open day celebrating water sports and maritime activities will take place on Saturday, 12th July 2025, from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the riverside location featuring the Sea Cadets Building, Rowing Club House, and surrounding grassed areas with river frontage.

If you weren’t able to attend Monday’s consultation but would like to contribute your thoughts about the future of Ashington Community Woods, Groundwork North East & Cumbria want to hear from you. Whether you’re a regular dog walker, member of a running group, nature enthusiast, or simply someone who values this green space, your input remains crucial to the project’s success.

June 2025 - The Northumberland Line project continues to make significant progress, with passenger services now running between Ashington and Newcastle Central while construction advances on three additional stations expected to open later this year.

Ashington Town Council, Finance and General Services Committee Meeting is being held on Tuesday 8th July, starting at 6:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.

Ashington Town Council is proud to celebrate one of our own making waves on the world stage – literally at the bottom of it.

Dr Nina Purvis, daughter of Town Council Chair Cllr Mark Purvis, is currently living and working in one of the most extreme environments on Earth as the European Space Agency’s selected medical doctor at Concordia Station in Antarctica – a place so remote and challenging it’s nicknamed “White Mars.”

Following our announcement earlier in the year about the Ashington Community Woods Project Development Phase, we are pleased to confirm that the community consultation process is now underway. Groundwork North East & Cumbria will be present in Ashington Community Woods on Monday 30th June 2025, from 10am until 2pm to begin the vital work of gathering community input for this exciting enhancement project.

This initial consultation represents the first phase of the comprehensive community engagement process that will shape the future development of our cherished woodland space. We strongly encourage anyone who regularly uses the woods, along with all residents who have an interest in this valuable community asset, to come along and speak with Becky and James from Groundwork NE & Cumbria during their visit.

Ashington Town Council is pleased to announce the completion of comprehensive legal arrangements for all play areas under its responsibility, accompanied by the installation of striking new signage across the facilities.

Following extensive work behind the scenes, the Council has successfully established proper legal frameworks for its play areas, addressing gaps that existed from previous arrangements. This important administrative work ensures that Ashington Town Council operates with full legal clarity and proper due diligence in managing these valuable community assets.

The Council secured formal transfers of the play areas at Seaton Vale, Epsom Drive, and Aintree Close from their respective developers last year, establishing clear ownership and responsibility. The long-term leases with Northumberland County Council for the play areas at Alexandra Road, Peoples Park, Paddock Wood, and North Seaton Colliery have just been completed.

A recent visit by local councillors has highlighted the remarkable transformation and ongoing vitality of Ashington’s historic Veterans and Elders Centre, a community hub that has been serving ex-servicemen and local residents since 1918.

Ashington Town Council, Climate Change and Environment Committee Meeting is being held on Tuesday 24th June, starting at 6:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.