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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
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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Ashington Christmas Trail Returns to Spread Holiday Cheer
10 November 2023
Ashington’s popular Christmas Trail is back again this holiday season, kicking off at the town’s Christmas Light Switch-On event on Thursday, November 30th.
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Ashington Town Council fund Christmas cheer with grant to Wansbeck Christmas Campaign
08 November 2023
Ashington Town Council has awarded a £500 grant to the Wansbeck Christmas Campaign in support of their efforts to provide gifts for struggling families across the Wansbeck area this festive season.
The grant was used to shop for gifts from the campaign’s Christmas list at the B&M store on Freeman Way. Store employees Michael and Kelly provided first class assistance in the shopping effort and were full of Christmas cheer. The purchased gifts were delivered directly to volunteer Vicky, ready for sorting and distributing mid-December.
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Improvement Works Completed at College Shops Area
07 November 2023
The College Shops area in Ashington has undergone enhancement works to improve the appearance and amenities of this community space.
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Finance & General Services Committee Meeting - 14/10/23
07 November 2023
General Finance and General Services Committee meeting on the 14th of November 2023 at 6pm.
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Unite for Men's Health this Movember
01 November 2023
Movember is our time to unite. To take on mental health, suicide, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. And you coming along for the ride only makes us stronger.
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Over 9,000 Go Secondhand for a Sustainable September
31 October 2023
Wow, what an incredible month! Oxfam have been looking back on all that was accomplished together during Second Hand September, and it’s truly inspiring.
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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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Celebrating Identity, Embracing Possibility
26 October 2023
Flux is a positive and empowering film, grounded in the reality of life of young people exploring their identity and making decisions about their future.
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Extension of Public Spaces Protection Order in Northumberland County
23 October 2023
Northumberland County Council has announced the extension of the Northumberland County Council (Consumption of Alcohol) Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for a further 3 years. The PSPO aims to prevent alcohol-related anti-social behaviour in public spaces.
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