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Ashington’s Civic Head, Cllr Caroline Ball, joined Full Circle Food Project for their annual BBQ, meeting volunteers and visitors as the community group marked another year of bringing people together over good food.

Ashington’s Civic Head, Cllr Caroline Ball, recently visited Ashington Hirst Running Club to learn more about how a £1,355 grant from the Town Council will support the club’s activities and community events throughout the year.

On Monday 20 July, Ashington’s Civic Head, Cllr Caroline Ball, visited First4Darts to see first-hand how a £4,700 grant from Ashington Town Council is helping the organisation continue to grow and develop opportunities for the local community.

Ashington Town Council’s Civic Head, Cllr Caroline Ball, was delighted to attend the official relaunch of the newly refurbished Ashington Specsavers store, joining MP Ian Lavery and members of the Specsavers team to celebrate the occasion.

Families gathered in the sunshine to celebrate the official opening of the newly refurbished North Seaton Colliery Play Area, marking the start of the school summer holidays in the best possible way.

Ashington’s much-loved Fair Day is being reimagined for 2026 as the Sound Futures Festival — a vibrant, youth-led celebration of music, creativity and community taking place at People’s Park on Saturday 22nd August, from 11am to 6pm.

Ashington Town Council is pleased to confirm that the next round of its Small Grant Fund will open for applications on Wednesday 15 July 2026.

Ashington Town Council is proud to announce it has awarded £71,547 to 18 outstanding local organisations through its Annual Grants Scheme

Most well-attended service to date marks Woodhorn Museum gathering on Saturday 13th June 2026

Residents embrace climate action as community event draws visitors from across the area