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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
Summer Fun For All The Family
24 May 2023
Ashington Town Councillors have agreed a wealth of activities and summer events for the coming months.
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Ashington Town Council Welcomes New Officer
24 May 2023
Ashington Town Council welcome their new Administration Assistant, Gary Holmes.
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Communications & Engagement Officer's New Blog
22 May 2023
Welcome everyone to my new blog.
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Horseplay aplenty as two new play areas head for the final furlong
18 May 2023
Exciting plans are progressing to redevelop the play areas within the Orchid Meadows Estate, at Epsom Drive and Aintree Close.
Like the racecourses the streets and play areas are named after, we are galloping ahead and have received confirmation from our play partner Kompan that they will be installed in advance of the summer holidays.
The great news on these play areas is that they have been developed in consultation with local people, they feature accessible equipment, and Kompan’s Greenline range has been chosen, confirming the Council’s commitment to taking action to reduce the effects of climate change.
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Some fresh faces and returning roles for Ashington Town Council
17 May 2023
The Annual Meeting of the Council was held last night, and the Council elected members to specific roles.
Elected as follows: Business Chair - Cllr Mark Purvis. Vice Business Chair - Cllr Marjorie Chambers. Civic Head - Cllr Victor Bridges. Deputy Civic Head - Cllr Vicki Brown. Leader - Cllr John Tully. Deputy Leader - Cllr Louis Brown.
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The Great Big Green Week Ashington Event
17 May 2023
Ashington Town Council is taking part in The Great Big Green Week.
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Ashington Cycle hub wins National Lottery funding
12 May 2023
Cycling4everyone is celebrating after being awarded £8880 of National Lottery funding
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Ashington Sea Cadets Donate 500 Trees
12 May 2023
Ashington Sea Cadets have donated over 500 trees to Ashington Community Woods.
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Twelve additional defibrillators for the town, and a Council bursting with pride that the project is complete
05 May 2023
An amazing project to install twelve additional defibrillators in the town has been realised, and is now complete.
This 1 minute, 20 second video shows just how priceless this equipment is, and celebrates and thanks those who have helped Ashington Town Council achieve this fantastic result.
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Fell Em Doon 5 Miler
03 May 2023
Fell Em Doon 5 Miler, Ashington Community Woods.
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