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The 1st Hirst Scout Group demonstrated extraordinary community spirit last Saturday as they conducted an ambitious litter collection event in the local area.

Ashington Town Council’s Climate Change and Environment Committee has taken a significant step forward in its mission to address environmental challenges by welcoming representatives from local community groups to join as committee members.

The inaugural meeting, chaired by Councillor Paul Wright, brought together environmental advocates from across Ashington to establish a collaborative approach to tackling climate issues.

“I am very grateful to everyone for your time, enthusiasm, and engagement – and I am very excited to see what we can develop with your help to move the Council and the town forwards on these issues!” said Cllr Wright. He added, “It is clear we have the right people in the room to make meaningful progress on our environmental goals.”

Ashington Town Council is delighted to celebrate the start of construction for Northumberland College’s revolutionary £52 million Ashington Campus.

77 Diamonds has released a guide to sustainable weddings and reduce the negative impact that weddings can have on the environment.

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.

Northumberland County Council have teamed up with Go Jauntly to bring you a fantastic digital walking experience that celebrates our town’s legendary figures!

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.

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is having its annual Big Garden Birdwatch between 24th January 2025 and 25th 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.

A fantastic community effort yesterday resulted in an incredible 38 bags of litter collected!