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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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Repurposeful CIC Small Grant Fund Success

Vicky Morgan, Director of Repurposeful, was delighted to come to collect a grant cheque from Ashington Town Council for £500


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Repurposeful CIC Small Grant Fund Success





Redevelopment of Play Areas Complete on Orchid Meadows Estate

Ashington Town Council planed to redevelop the play areas within the Orchid Meadows Estate,


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Redevelopment of Play Areas Complete on Orchid Meadows Estate





Anti-Social Scrambler Bikes

Northumbria Police are asking the public to help them take action to catch anti-social off-road scrambler bike riders, who are causing mahem across the county and in particular in our area.

Riders are acting without any regard for the safety of the public and are causing upset to those enjoying our wonderful countryside.

To make a report, please contact 101 when the incident is happening. You can do this online, or via telephone.


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Anti-Social Scrambler Bikes





Think before you buy an E-Scooter

Although you can buy an e-scooter in the UK, you cannot legally ride a private e-scooter on a UK public road, cycle lane, or pavement; you can only ride on private land. The only e-scooters that can be used on public roads are those that are rented as part of government-backed trials.

The law is clear that e-scooters are classified as Personal Light Electric Vehicles (PLEVs), so they are treated as motor vehicles and subject to the same legal requirements.


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Think before you buy an E-Scooter





Fun and Games at Ashington Family Hub

I had a lovely time at Ashington Family Hub this morning at their Summer Fair.


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Fun and Games at Ashington Family Hub





Station Road Summer Activities

Well the School Summer Holidays are here!


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Station Road Summer Activities





Sunshine and Showers for Ashington Community Fair Day

Ashington Community Fair Day on Sunday 2nd July was a huge success despite a few heavy showers!


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Sunshine and Showers for Ashington Community Fair Day





Civic Head Attends Hirst Park International Festival

The Civic Head, Cllr Victor Bridges was delighted to be invited to attend the International Festival at Hirst Park on Saturday 22nd July.


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Civic Head Attends Hirst Park International Festival





Understanding Casual Vacancies and the Democratic Process

Ashington Town Council prepared and gave notice of a casual vacancy yesterday. A casual vacancy is a vacant seat that occurs during the council term, therefore not in the usual all-out elections that happen every four years. If a casual vacancy arises in Ashington Town Council, there is a process, dictated by law, to declare the vacancy. What follows is determined by law and the democratic process.


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Understanding Casual Vacancies and the Democratic Process





ASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL - NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF A COUNCILLOR - HAYDON WARD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to section 87(2)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Michelle Brannigan, formerly a Member of Ashington Town Council, has ceased to be a Member of the Council, due to her resignation, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Town.

If, within 14 days (*) after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than Wednesday 9th August 2023), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made to The Returning Officer, Elections Office, Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF by TEN electors for the Haydon (Ward), an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option. Dated: Thursday 20th July 2023


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ASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL - NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF A COUNCILLOR - HAYDON WARD





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