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Finance & General Services Committee Meeting on Tuesday 11th November 2025, commencing at 6:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.

Following the Hirst Ward By-Election held on Thursday 16th October, Ashington Town Council is pleased to share the official Declaration of Result, with Cllr Sonia Simm duly elected to serve as Town Councillor for Hirst Ward.

Fox, Melanie Tuesday - 187 votes McGregor, Andy - 104 votes Peverley, Elaine - 41 votes Simm, Sonia - 230 votes (ELECTED) The turnout was 21%.

Ashington Town Council, Allotment Liason Committee on Thursday 23rd October 2025, commencing at 5:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.

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

We are pleased to announce that the external audit of our Annual Governance and Accountability Return for the year ending 31 March 2025 has been completed by Mazars LLP on 17th September 2025.

Ashington Town Council, Full Council meeting is being held on Tuesday 30th September, starting at 6:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.

Ashington Town Council, Finance and General Services Committee meeting is being held on Tuesday 9th September, starting at 6:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.

Ashington Friday, 15th August 2025 - Ashington gathered to mark the 80th Anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) – the day that finally brought the Second World War to an end.

It is with great sadness that Ashington Town Council announces the passing of Councillor Victor Bridges on Friday 1st August 2025.

Please be advised that the Union Flag is not currently being flown in the Memorial Garden in accordance with established practice. The flag has historically only been displayed on specific commemorative occasions, or special events.