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

Grassroots community projects across Northumberland are set to benefit from a major funding boost, with a strong local impact in Ashington.

Celebrate Community Climate Action in Ashington

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.

Ashington Town Council is proud to support the Great British Spring Clean, the nation’s biggest mass-action environmental campaign,

Unique Compass Feature and Pollinator-Friendly Planting Create Welcoming Community Space in Haydon Ward

Ashington Town Council is pleased to share news of a significant environmental enhancement project at Doves Corner in the Haydon Ward, which was completed in late summer and has been creating a more welcoming, accessible, and sustainable community space for residents to enjoy.

The project, which responded to longstanding calls from ward councillors for improvements to this well-used area, has transformed what was previously a tired seating area with overgrown features into an attractive, low-maintenance green space that will benefit residents and wildlife alike.

Despite the heavy rain, spirits were high as over 40 people gathered on the afternoon of Saturday 20th September to celebrate the official opening of the new Community Centenary Orchard at Wansbeck Road Allotments.

Ashington has seen significant enforcement action in the fight against fly tipping in the first six months of the crackdown on fly tipping with 69 cases being investigated and progressed as part of Northumberland County Council’s enhanced programme on illegal waste dumping.

The results demonstrate strong collaboration between Ashington Town Council and Northumberland County Council in tackling fly tipping in one of the county’s identified hotspot areas, with almost 70% of investigated cases resulting in either fines of up to £1,000 or prosecution proceedings.

If you weren’t able to attend Monday’s consultation but would like to contribute your thoughts about the future of Ashington Community Woods, Groundwork North East & Cumbria want to hear from you. Whether you’re a regular dog walker, member of a running group, nature enthusiast, or simply someone who values this green space, your input remains crucial to the project’s success.

Local organisations and residents unite for environmental sustainability showcase