This September, people across the country will come together to take positive action with their communities; hosting events and activities to inspire others to step up for climate, nature and people, and call on decision makers to create a safer, greener future.

As part of Great Big Green Week, we will be hosting an event on Tuesday 27th September when we will take a pitch at the Ashington Market on Station Road. We will be joined by representatives from the NCC Climate Change Team, Groundwork NE & Cumbria, and Citizens Advice Northumberland.

Hirst Park in Ashington has had a security device installed so people can enjoy the park without fear of crime or intimidation. 

The Fund at the Community Foundation will make grants of between £750 and £20,000, for projects of up to one year’s duration .

The first Climate Change and Environment Committee Meeting took place on Wednesday 3rd August 2022, as per meeting protocol Cllr Jim Lang, Chair of the Climate Change Working Group, invited nominations for a Chair. 

Northumberland County Council is giving residents, schools and community groups the opportunity to obtain a free tree or tree pack to plant on your land as part of our commitment to tackling climate change.

Earlier in the year as part of the capital schemes agreed by Ashington Town Council, the redevelopment of the Alexandra Road Play Area was top of the list.

A Summer Coffee Morning in support of church funds will be held in the Church Hall

Wildfire risk remains high due to very dry vegetation.

Borrowing from loan sharks can lead to disastrous consequences 😟

As work on the Northumberland Line rail project gathers pace, a number of road closures are taking place at level crossings over the coming months.