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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.
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Community Unites in Poignant Tribute at Northumberland Miners’ Picnic Memorial Service
15 June 2026
Most well-attended service to date marks Woodhorn Museum gathering on Saturday 13th June 2026
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Great Big Green Week: A Fantastic Day for Ashington!
10 June 2026
Residents embrace climate action as community event draws visitors from across the area
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Have your say on the future of Northumberland — consultation open now
02 June 2026
Northumberland County Council is asking residents what they want their county to look like in the decades ahead. Ashington Town Council is encouraging local people to get involved.
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Ashington Town Council Small Grant Fund: Three Local Groups Awarded Over £1,000
01 June 2026
Ashington Town Council’s Small Grant Fund has awarded a total of £1,060 to three local organisations following the May 2026 funding round
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ASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL APPOINTS CHAIR, VICE-CHAIR AND CIVIC HEAD FOR THE YEAR AHEAD
27 May 2026
Ashington Town Council has confirmed a number of key appointments for the forthcoming year following its Annual Meeting of the Council held last night.
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Miners’ Memorial Service to Honour Northumberland’s Mining Heritage at Annual Picnic
26 May 2026
The memorial service, led by Ministers of Ashington Churches Together, forms a central part of the Northumberland Miners’ Picnic,
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CCTV helps in the challenge of illegal riders as crackdown targets anti-social behaviour in Ashington
21 May 2026
Illegal motorcycle, e-bike and e-scooter riders are being put on notice as police, and partners combine forces to tackle anti-social behaviour that continues to affect communities across Northumberland.
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Rooting for England: Ashington Gets into World Cup Spirit with Floral Show
18 May 2026
Ashington Town Council is planting its colours firmly to the mast this summer with a bold red and white floral display across the town’s towers and planters — a nod to England’s World Cup campaign and a proud tribute to the town’s most famous footballing sons.
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New Seats Brighten Up Haydon Ward
15 May 2026
Residents in Ashington’s Haydon Ward will have noticed some smart new additions to Newbiggin Road and Black Close Bank, where five modern bench seats have recently been installed as part of a ward improvement initiative led by Ashington Town Council’s Haydon Ward Councillors Marjorie Chambers, David Coyle, and John Tully.
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ASHINGTON FAIR DAY GETS A YOUTH TAKEOVER AND A NEW NAME — AND WE CAN'T WAIT
15 May 2026
Ashington Fair Day has been taken over — and it’s got a new name to prove it. Introducing Sound Futures Festival: Ashington’s summer event, reimagined by young people.
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