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Civic Head
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.
Archive
Hundreds Gather for Poignant Remembrance Service in Ashington
11 November 2024
Local residents turned out in force on Sunday 10th November to pay their respects at Ashington’s Remembrance Sunday service.
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Finance & General Services Committee - November 12th 2024
05 November 2024
Ashington residents are invited to attend the upcoming Finance and General Services Meeting on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 at the Town Hall (65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX) at 6:00pm.
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Ashington Remembrance Sunday Service
05 November 2024
Ashington will commemorate Remembrance Sunday with a solemn service to honour those who have sacrificed their lives in service of our country.
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Ashington Town Council Maintains Iconic Mining Wheel Entrance Feature
01 November 2024
Ashington Town Council has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining town assets with a recent tidy-up and planting project at the iconic Mining Wheel on Rotary Parkway.
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Ashington and Newbiggin by the Sea Welcome German Visitors
01 November 2024
Ashington and Newbiggin by the Sea Town Councils welcomed visitors from their German twin town of Remscheid last week, marking a poignant 40th anniversary of solidarity during the 1984/85 Miners’ Strike and celebrating over 70 years of town twinning partnership.
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Town Council Supports Climate Action Wansbeck Project
31 October 2024
Ashington Town Council is proud to continue its support for local sustainability initiatives, including the recent approval of further funding for Climate Action Wansbeck’s orchard project at the Wansbeck Road Allotment Site
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Northumberland County Council Offering 15,000 Free Tree Saplings
30 October 2024
Northumberland residents, schools, community groups, and businesses can now apply for free tree saplings from Northumberland County Council. The council is giving away 15,000 saplings in a variety of species suited to different garden sizes, including small spaces like balconies.
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Ashington Market Halloween Activities a Spooky Success
30 October 2024
Thank you to everyone who attended the Ashington Town Council’s Trick or Treat Activities at Ashington Market yesterday!
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Ashington Town Council Announces Spectacular Christmas Light Switch-On Event
25 October 2024
Ashington Town Council is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Christmas Light Switch-On event,
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Full Circle Food Project Marks Decade of Growth with Special Anniversary Celebration
25 October 2024
The autumn sunshine brightened Wednesday’s tenth anniversary celebration of the Full Circle Food Project, as community members gathered at The Growing Zone in Hirst Park, Ashington
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