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The role of the Civic Head
- The Council shall appoint a Civic Head and Deputy Civic Head by resolution of the Council at the Annual Meeting in May.
- The Council shall delegate to this role attendance at civic and ceremonial functions that require a civic presence. This includes events in the community, such as openings and fundraising events organised by voluntary and charitable organisations, and other events determined by the Council.
- While delegating to this role, the Council and its officers shall have due regard that the role is not governed by the legislation and civic protocol applicable to that of Town Mayor.
- In the absence of the Civic Head, the Deputy Civic Head will undertake those matters delegated in accordance with this Standing Order.
Ashington Community Comes Together for Children In Need
10 November 2023
Next Friday, November 17th is BBC Children In Need day, and Ashington is set to show its community spirit at a special fundraising event in the Carpark Asda Ashington, organised by Amanda Sheldon, Asda’s Community Champion.
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Local Organisations Receive Vital Grant Funding
30 October 2023
Last week, the Civic Head of Ashington Town Council had the honour of presenting grant fund checks to several deserving community groups and organisations
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Civic Head Supports Hate Crime Week
20 October 2023
The Civic Head visited Hirst Welfare on Wednesday the 18th October, where Northumbria Police held a Hate Crime Open Day, in support of Hate Crime Week.
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Ashington Civic Head News
19 October 2023
The Civic Head, Cllr Victor Bridges has had a busy week this week on Tuesday, 17th October he visited Cycle4everyone’s Community Day at Hirst Park.
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Remscheid Town Twinning Visit September 2023
11 September 2023
Deputy Civic Head Cllr. Vicky Brown was delighted to be attending Remscheid’s Day of the Associations 2023.
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Record High Temperatures for the Pride Picnic in Hirst Park
11 September 2023
It was a hot! hot! day for the Pride Picnic on Saturday 9th September.
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A Great Day had by all at Hirst Welfare Family Fun Day
21 August 2023
The event was a huge success with approximately 400 people attending the fun packed day. The weather was not too bad with only a few showers throughout the day.
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Civic Head Presents Ashington Groups Funding Awards
07 August 2023
The Civic Head was again delighted to be presenting cheques from Ashington Town Council Annual Grant Fund and Small Grant Fund, on Thursday 3rd August 2023.
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Repurposeful CIC Small Grant Fund Success
01 August 2023
Vicky Morgan, Director of Repurposeful, was delighted to come to collect a grant cheque from Ashington Town Council for £500
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Redevelopment of Play Areas Complete on Orchid Meadows Estate
31 July 2023
Ashington Town Council planed to redevelop the play areas within the Orchid Meadows Estate,
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