Distinguished guests and community unite to remember those who worked in the Northumberland Coalfield

At last night’s meeting, Ashington Town Council’s Finance and General Services Committee re-elected Councillor Lynne Grimshaw as Chair and elected Councillor Louis Brown as Vice-Chair.

As the Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) of Ashington Town Council, I am pleased to announce the conclusion of our financial year and the approval of our end-of-year finances at last night’s council meeting.

Our council has diligently adhered to the Accounts and Audit Regulations, ensuring that our financial affairs are properly administered and aligned with legal standards. This commitment to good governance, accountability, and transparency is fundamental to our mission of providing efficient and effective public services to the Ashington community.

Ashington Town Council is delighted to share the beautiful summer floral displays now brightening up the town – proudly planted by our very own Neighbourhood Services team, Mark and Ryan.

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

The annual Northumberland Miners’ Picnic will host a solemn Miners’ Memorial Service on Saturday, 14th June 2025, at 10:30am at Woodhorn Museum.

Ashington Town Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Blachere Illuminations as the town’s new festive lighting contractor, following a comprehensive procurement process.

A successful pilot employability intervention from Mortal Fools  supported over 111 Northumberland young people

Following a note of concern raised by a resident, Ashington Town Council contacted Advance Northumberland to request an update regarding the Portland Park development site.

We are now sharing the information provided by Advance Northumberland to help keep our community informed. Please be aware that this is not a Town Council project, and we are not in a position to answer questions directly about the site or the details of the report.

Ashington Town Council is delighted to announce the return of the highly anticipated Ashington Community Fair Day, set to take place on Sunday, 6th July 2025