News

Full Council Meeting on Tuesday 18th January 2025 at the Town Hall (65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX) at 6:00pm.

Northumberland County Council have teamed up with Go Jauntly to bring you a fantastic digital walking experience that celebrates our town’s legendary figures!

Central Ward - Casual Vacancy NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to section 87(2)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Eleanor Armstrong, formerly a Member of Ashington Town Council, has ceased to be a Member of the Council, due to their resignation, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Town.

Northumberland County Council’s, Strong and Resilient Communities Team are reaching out to the community to better understand and address the issue of fly-tipping in our area.

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is having its annual Big Garden Birdwatch between 24th January 2025 and 25th January 2025.

ScottishPower Renewables’ commitment to supporting local communities continues to make a significant impact, with its community benefit funds having distributed over £67 million to date. Among the standout projects is the innovative and sustainable play area development by Ashington Town Council, funded through the Lynemouth Windfarm community benefit fund.

A grant of £25,000 from the Lynemouth Windfarm fund, administered through Northumberland County Council, enabled Ashington Town Council to redevelop two residential play areas within the Orchid Meadows Estate. In the recently published ScottishPower Renewables’ Community Benefit Report 2024, it was said that the project exemplifies the perfect blend of environmental responsibility and community development, featuring Kompan Ltd.’s cutting-edge Greenline range of play equipment.

The play areas showcase play equipment manufactured from recycled materials, demonstrating how community spaces can be both engaging and environmentally conscious. The project created inclusive spaces that welcome children of all abilities, setting a new standard for sustainable community development.

Ashington Town Council has installed three additional public access defibrillators, further prioritising the health and well-being of residents. Thanks to funding from County Councillor Caroline Ball and Ashington’s ward councillors, these installations bring the total number of defibrillators installed by the Council to 15. These efforts ensure residents have greater access to life-saving equipment in key locations across the town.

Ashington is preparing to welcome an extraordinary evening of illuminated entertainment as the “Light Nights” spectacular comes to town on the 29th and 30th January 2025

Cycling 4 Everyone is thrilled to announce the launch of the Northumberland Cycling Campaign

Ashington Town Council is excited to announce the opening of the fourth and final round of its Small Grant Fund for the 2024/25 financial year. This quarterly fund provides community groups and organisations with the opportunity to apply for grants of up to £500.