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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
Northumberland County Council's Community Chest Fund is now Open
19 July 2023
Northumberland County Council are pleased to announce that the Community Chest Scheme for 2023-24 is now open.
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Summer 2023 Activities for all the Family
17 July 2023
Looking for something to do through the Summer Holidays?
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Wet and Windy Racing Conditions for Fell em Doon Race
17 July 2023
It was a very wet and windy night for the Fell em Doon five mile race last Friday night (14th July).
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Contract Opportunity - CCTV Station Road (including Woodhorn Road and Station Rd West)
11 July 2023
Contract Opportunity to provide CCTV for Station Road, Ashington is now open.
Ashington Town Council require a supplier to provide upgraded CCTV cameras and transmission equipment, to supply and install new equipment, and to provide monitoring.
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All The Fun Of The Fair In Peoples Park
03 July 2023
Hundreds turned out for Ashington Community Fair Day yesterday (Sunday 2nd July) at Peoples Park.
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Ashington Community Fair Day to Join the National Sing-a-Long
29 June 2023
Well Fair Day is almost here, Sunday 2nd July, 11am to 5pm at Peoples Park.
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Funding Success for Community Groups
28 June 2023
The Civic Head had the great task of presenting several community groups and organisation last week with cheques.
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Northumberland Line Drop In Event
27 June 2023
Information on Track renewal works, Hospital Level Crossing permanent closure and public information event.
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Ashington Sea Cadets Funding Success
23 June 2023
The Civic Head, Cllr Victor Bridges was delighted to be presenting a cheque to Ashington Sea Cadets for £500.
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Major regeneration project to transform Ashington town centre
23 June 2023
A regeneration programme worth almost £30m is set to revitalise Ashington town centre.
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