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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.

Ashington Town Council has voted to write formally to Northumberland County Council, demanding that Ashington is strongly prioritised in the allocation of historic levels of government funding for local highways maintenance.

Ashington Town Council, Finance & General Services Committee Meeting meeting is being held on Tuesday 10th February, starting at 6:00pm. The meeting is held at the North Seaton Community Centre, Manley View, Oakville, NE63 9TE.

Ashington Town Council, Finance & General Services Committee Meeting meeting is being held on Tuesday 10th February, starting at 6:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.

Ashington Town Council, Full Council Meeting meeting is being held on Tuesday 27th January, starting at 6:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.

Ashington Town Council, Finance & General Services Committee Meeting meeting is being held on Tuesday 13th January, starting at 6:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.

As we gather with family and friends this Christmas and look ahead to 2026, I want to take a moment to reflect on what has truly been an extraordinary year for our town. 2025 has been a year of celebration, community spirit, and remarkable progress – and it is you, the people of Ashington, who have made it so special.

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

Kerb Appeal Trial Update: Haydon Ward Following the launch of our Kerb Appeal Trial with Northumberland County Council on 1st December 2025, we can confirm that Haydon ward will be the first area included in the trial.

Streets included in this phase of the trial are Haydon Road and Hartford Crescent. Properties in these streets have already received letter drops with full details of what to expect during the trial period.

Ashington Town Council and Northumberland County Council are working together on an exciting new trial aimed at improving how Ashington looks and feels for residents and visitors alike.

Since 2014, Ashington Town Council has invested directly in local neighbourhood services, using funds collected from Ashington taxpayers to enhance the frontline services delivered in our town through a Partnership Agreement with Northumberland County Council. Whilst these are statutory services delivered by NCC, the Town Council welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively on how they are delivered locally. We recognise that frontline services across local government have been affected in recent years, and the Town Council wants to be part of the discussion and part of the solution - helping where we can to maintain and improve services for Ashington residents. Whilst there is always an argument for investing more money in services, the Council wants to ensure that the funding provided delivers the best possible results for the Ashington community.

Running from 1st December 2025 to March 2026, this trial represents a fresh approach to tackling the competing demands of maintaining our town’s appearance - balancing litter collection, fly-tipping removal, grounds maintenance, and the everyday visual aspects that residents see and experience.