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Celebrate Community Climate Action in Ashington

Ashington Town Council is delighted to announce that the town’s first-ever ECO Fair, held on Friday 25th April at the Ashington Hirst Welfare Centre, was an overwhelming success.

Ashington Town Council has announced the launch of the town’s first-ever ECO Fair, scheduled for Friday 25th April from 10am to 3pm at the Ashington Hirst Welfare Centre.

Applications are now open for the 14th annual LOVE Northumberland Awards – the prestigious celebration honoring outstanding community environmental work across the county.

The City Nature Challenge is an exciting global competition where people around the world compete to record the most wildlife species over one weekend. From Friday, April 25th to Monday, April 28th, 2025, communities will work together to document local biodiversity by logging sightings on the iNaturalist platform.

Ashington Town Council is thrilled to announce another successful year of the Great British Spring Clean—a campaign that has brought our community together for over 15 years. This year, our resolute commitment to a cleaner, greener Ashington has shone through thanks to the tireless efforts of our dedicated officers, volunteers, and community partners.

Ashington Town Council is delighted to announce an exciting line-up of events and activities for residents during the Easter half-term break,

Ashington Town Council is taking proactive steps to enhance local public transport infrastructure, demonstrating a collaborative approach with Northumberland County Council (NCC) to improve passenger experience and accessibility. On behalf of NCC, Ashington Town Council officers, Mark Air and Ryan Appleby, have successfully installed stand information at Ashington Bus Station, providing clear guidance for passengers.

Working closely with NCC’s bus ambassador, Bill Lynch, the council is developing a strategic approach to bus shelters across Ashington. NCC will provide user information, allowing a targeted strategy that prioritises the most frequently used bus stops, with a strong emphasis on creating accessible and comfortable waiting spaces for residents. In addition to shelter improvements, Ashington Town Council officers are committed to supporting the repair and upgrade of timetable cabinets. Leveraging their local knowledge, the council will work closely with NCC to review and upgrade timetable cabinets, ensuring these crucial information points meet the needs of local passengers.

Northumberland County Council (NCC) is inviting everyone across the County to participate in an important community conversation about the maintenance and biodiversity of publicly accessible green spaces.

The ‘Supporting Nature in our Green Spaces’ initiative aims to review current grounds maintenance practices to better support nature recovery while ensuring public spaces remain safe and attractive for all users.

The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. All responses will be treated anonymously and participants can request a copy of their submissions. Survey deadline: Monday, 21st April 2025.

The Ashington Cricket Club’s commemorative tree project to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day is entering its final stages, with the unveiling ceremony now just two months away.