06 February 2025
Ashington Town Council has demonstrated its commitment to support local stakeholders and woodland users by pledging just under £4,000 from dedicated project funds towards the Project Development Phase of Ashington Community Woods. This investment, combined with additional funding from Ward Councillors’ Environmental Enhancements budget, will support comprehensive consultation, steering group management, and the preparation of funding applications to help realise the community’s vision for this cherished space.
The Town Council has appointed Groundwork NE & Cumbria, a leading environmental and community charity, to lead this exciting initiative. Groundwork NE & Cumbria brings extensive experience in delivering community-led environmental projects and has a proven track record of working collaboratively with local communities to create lasting positive change. Their approach focuses on empowering local voices and ensuring projects are shaped by those they benefit, while championing practical action to combat climate and nature emergencies. This expertise will be invaluable in developing the woodland’s future while ensuring the community remains at the heart of decision-making.
17 January 2025
Northumberland County Council have teamed up with Go Jauntly to bring you a fantastic digital walking experience that celebrates our town’s legendary figures!
15 January 2025
Northumberland County Council’s, Strong and Resilient Communities Team are reaching out to the community to better understand and address the issue of fly-tipping in our area.
14 January 2025
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is having its annual Big Garden Birdwatch between 24th January 2025 and 25th January 2025.
13 January 2025
ScottishPower Renewables’ commitment to supporting local communities continues to make a significant impact, with its community benefit funds having distributed over £67 million to date. Among the standout projects is the innovative and sustainable play area development by Ashington Town Council, funded through the Lynemouth Windfarm community benefit fund.
A grant of £25,000 from the Lynemouth Windfarm fund, administered through Northumberland County Council, enabled Ashington Town Council to redevelop two residential play areas within the Orchid Meadows Estate. In the recently published ScottishPower Renewables’ Community Benefit Report 2024, it was said that the project exemplifies the perfect blend of environmental responsibility and community development, featuring Kompan Ltd.’s cutting-edge Greenline range of play equipment.
The play areas showcase play equipment manufactured from recycled materials, demonstrating how community spaces can be both engaging and environmentally conscious. The project created inclusive spaces that welcome children of all abilities, setting a new standard for sustainable community development.
20 December 2024
A fantastic community effort yesterday resulted in an incredible 38 bags of litter collected!
19 December 2024
As we move through the winter months, we wanted to share an update about our town’s sustainable planting schemes and acknowledge the dedicated work of our Neighbourhood Services Officers, Mark and Ryan, who maintain our public spaces along Station Road, at our town gateways, and alongside our memorials.
You may notice that our planted areas look different from previous years. This is intentional - we have moved away from seasonal bedding plants that, while providing bright bursts of colour, require frequent replacement and have a larger environmental footprint. Instead, we have embraced sustainable, climate-friendly planting that provides year-round interest through varied textures, forms, and seasonal changes.
While winter gardens may appear less manicured than summer displays, there is beauty in seeing plants through their natural cycles. Our officers work hard to maintain these areas, ensuring they remain healthy and well-tended, even as the plants enter their dormant period. The structural elements of our chosen plants - seed heads, architectural stems, and evergreen foliage - create winter interest while providing valuable habitat for wildlife. Spring bulbs will start appearing soon!
29 November 2024
Warmer Homes Scheme: Northumberland County Council is offering free energy-saving home improvements for eligible residents. The scheme targets homeowners and private renters with low-income households or properties with poor energy efficiency (EPC ratings D-G).
Gas Safety Services: The Council is also working with the Gas Safe Charity to provide critical home safety services. Grants of up to £500 can be accessed per household per year.
31 October 2024
Ashington Town Council is proud to continue its support for local sustainability initiatives, including the recent approval of further funding for Climate Action Wansbeck’s orchard project at the Wansbeck Road Allotment Site
30 October 2024
Northumberland residents, schools, community groups, and businesses can now apply for free tree saplings from Northumberland County Council. The council is giving away 15,000 saplings in a variety of species suited to different garden sizes, including small spaces like balconies.