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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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Upskilling Workshops from Northern for job seekers
22 September 2023
Northern will be advertising soon for Train Conductor vacancies which will be based in Ashington
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Community Groups Recruitment & Engagement Event
21 September 2023
Ashington Town Council has been working with community groups and organisations across the town.
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Empowering Change: Celebrating Carbon Literacy Training Triumphs Towards a Sustainable Future
20 September 2023
Last night, Tuesday 19th September, prior to the Climate Change and Environment Committee Meeting, Ashington Town Council invited along Anne-Marie Soulsby of The Sustainable Life Coach to present Carbon Literacy Training certificates.
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Full Council Meeting - 26th September 2023, 6pm.
19 September 2023
The Full Council meeting will be taking place on the 26th of September 2023 at 6pm.
This will be held within the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.
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Second Hand September 2023 19/09/2023
19 September 2023
I am just over halfway through Second Hand September and just received my free post cards from Oxfam
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Ashington By-Election - Haydon Ward - 12th October 2023
19 September 2023
A by-election for the office of Councillor for the Haydon Ward will be held on Thursday 12th October 2023, to elect one Councillor.
The names of those Candidates remaining validly nominated for election are listed below (shown in the order they appear on the notice of poll):
Elaine Peverley (Independent) Graeme John Wright (Labour Party) Natalie Younes (Liberal Democrats)
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Job Opportunity Pride Action North
18 September 2023
“Passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ young people?
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Remscheid Town Twinning Visit September 2023
11 September 2023
Deputy Civic Head Cllr. Vicky Brown was delighted to be attending Remscheid’s Day of the Associations 2023.
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Small Grant Fund Now Open for Applications
11 September 2023
Ashington Town council’s agreed budget for 2023/24 includes a Small Grant Fund, which Community Groups and Organisations can apply for grants of up to £500.
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Record High Temperatures for the Pride Picnic in Hirst Park
11 September 2023
It was a hot! hot! day for the Pride Picnic on Saturday 9th September.
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