A new Revitalising our Estuaries (RoE) Project, supported by the Green Recovery Challenge Fund, responds to the North East coastal and estuaries crisis by delivering a blue/green recovery.

Pupils at a secondary school in Northumberland have been gaining valuable insight into what goes on behind the scenes at some of our region’s biggest employers as part of an ‘Industry Insight’ event.

An Ashington man and woman who fly-tipped waste close to their homes have been brought to justice following investigations by the Environmental Enforcement Team at Northumberland County Council. 

A consultation is underway to seek feedback on options for closing Hospital Level Crossing in Ashington.

Introducing a new project that the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s PCC/Violence Reduction Unit is supporting across Northumbria called Findaway.

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Ashington Women’s Institute (WI), is launching ‘Happy to Chat’ benches to help combat the loneliness and social isolation affecting over 9 million people in the UK.

Following an open call, 139 pieces of artwork have been selected for display in The Open Exhibition 2022. The selected works by talented regional artists showcase a thoughtful range of responses to the theme ‘A Portrait of Northumberland’.

Veterans Breakfast Club every Monday from 10am.

Ashington will commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Falklands Conflict as well as bringing to mind those who currently serve in the Armed Forces at a Service in the Ashington Memorial Garden.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Pursuant to section 87(2)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Avril Chisholm formerly a Member of Ashington Town Council, has ceased to be a Member of the Council, due to her death, 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 Monday 9th May 2022), 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 Seaton (Ward), an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.