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Ashington has seen significant enforcement action in the fight against fly tipping in the first six months of the crackdown on fly tipping with 69 cases being investigated and progressed as part of Northumberland County Council’s enhanced programme on illegal waste dumping.

The results demonstrate strong collaboration between Ashington Town Council and Northumberland County Council in tackling fly tipping in one of the county’s identified hotspot areas, with almost 70% of investigated cases resulting in either fines of up to £1,000 or prosecution proceedings.

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.

Local organisations and residents unite for environmental sustainability showcase

Ashington Town Council is delighted to share the beautiful summer floral displays now brightening up the town – proudly planted by our very own Neighbourhood Services team, Mark and Ryan.

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.