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Friends, family, and fellow litter-pickers gathered to plant a tree and unveil a commemorative plaque in memory of a much-loved volunteer who dedicated himself to keeping Ashington’s streets clean.

The Ashington Community Litter Project, supported by Ashington Town Council and Northumberland County Council, came together on Thursday 23rd April — St George’s Day — to plant a tree and dedicate a plaque in memory of George Dobson, who rekindled the spirit of the group, who passed away suddenly in February.

During the Easter half term, residents of Ashington enjoyed the return of the annual Bunny Hop Easter Trail, organised by Ashington Town Council.

Ashington Town Council has launched its 2026–27 grant funding programme, with a total of £75,000 available to support the vital work of local community groups, sports clubs, and charitable organisations throughout the town.

Ashington Town Council, Finance & General Services Committee Meeting meeting is being held on Tuesday 14th April, starting at 6:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.

Ashington Town Council is pleased to share an update on the Kerb Appeal Trial, which has been underway since 1st December 2025 — and the results are beginning to speak for themselves.

The town that sent the Pitman Painters to Broadway is now bidding to become UK Town of Culture 2028 because this town has always had a story worth telling.

Ashington Town Council is delighted to announce that three deserving local groups have been awarded grants through its Small Grant Fund,

Ashington Town Council, Full Council Meeting meeting is being held on Tuesday 31st March starting at 6:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.

Ashington Town Council was delighted to take part in the Great British Spring Clean Campaign again this year

Ashington Town Council has paid warm tribute to the Safer Communities Officers (SCOs) who have served the town under Project Shield over the past year — while expressing deep frustration that the funding which made their vital work possible is ending on 31st March 2026.