A new Starbucks Drive Thru is set to open in Ashington, creating more than a dozen jobs.

The Ashington & District Male Voice Choir’s Annual  Concert held at Holy Sepulchre Church had a marvellous audience of about 120

Ashington Town Council has been left sad and dismayed by the vandalism of young trees in Paddock Wood at Seaton Hirst.

The trees were planted in 2020 as an extension to the commemorative project marking the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. A total of 75 trees were planted around the town, and the five planted at Paddock Wood have been destroyed, in what can only be described as wilful and mindless vandalism.

Cllr Jim Lang, Chair of the Climate Change group and ward Cllr for the area was at a loss as to why anybody would do this, he said:

 “An individual or group sadly went to some effort to break these young trees and to try and destroy the hard work that is being put into this community. Paddock Wood is there to be enjoyed by people of all ages.”

The incident has been reported to the Police and the Council’s CCTV is being checked. However, if anyone saw anything or knows who was responsible, please contact the Police or email the Council at clerk@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk

Following a rigorous selection process, the board of governors at Northumberland College has announced Gary Potts as the new Principal.

The Civic Head of Ashington, Cllr Bob Walkinshaw attended the Male Voice Choir’s Annual Concert on Saturday 21st May 2022. 

Ashington Town Council sent a clear message that climate change and the environment is at the top of their agenda when it agreed to elevate the Climate Change and Environment Group to a standing committee of the Council. The committee will include all eighteen members of Ashington Town Council and it is expected to have fully delegated powers of decision-making when the terms of reference are agreed in July.

With all councillors and officers on board, the Council hopes to be able to raise the profile of the committee, as well as raising awareness and building support to act.

Ashington Town Council agreed to re-elect Cllr Mark Purvis as Chair of the Council, with Cllr Marjorie Chambers re-elected as Vice-Chair.

Cllr Purvis said he was extremely proud to be once again in the trusted position of Chair of the Council, and he looked forward to the year ahead.

Cllr Pauline Thompson handed over the honour of Civic Head to Cllr Bob Walkinshaw. Cllr Victor Bridges was elected Deputy Civic-Head.

Ashington Town Council re-elected Cllr Matthew Cuthbert as the Leader and Cllr Lawrence Henderson was elected Deputy Leader.

Ashington Town Council is delighted to announce that we will be working with Christmas lighting specialists Gala Lights to bring a fresh, festive flair to Ashington’s main street.

Building on the locally designed Christmas lighting features the town council own, we aim to step-up the sparkle from the centre of Station Road, moving outwards.

Ashington Hirst Running Club have a new home from Thursday 5 August, when we join forces with Ashington Rugby Club, using their training ground and facilities as our new base for the running club.  

Seven decades have passed since Her Majesty the Queen acceded to the throne. Whether or not you fully understand exactly what has happened in regards Bank Holidays, it would be difficult to miss that 2022 marks 70 years of service, the longest reign of any British Monarch – The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

With that in mind, Ashington Town Council pledged to support those groups who wished to mark the occasion by offering funding of £250 towards an event, activity or project.

Twelve thoroughly royal assemblies applied and all twelve were delighted to receive confirmation that their event would be supported.