Northumberland County Council formally adopted the Northumberland Local Plan 2016 to 2036 on 31 March 2022. This is in accordance with Section 23 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and Regulation 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012. 

Ashington Town Council aims to promote and protect the quality of life and well-being of those who live in, work in, or visit the local area. To this end, the Council offer grants to local organisations based in, or providing services to the locality, to help them maintain and develop their services, facilities, and activities.

The Council has a long history of funding sports clubs and local charities with annual subsidies, and of making funding available to provide smaller grants throughout the year.

The Annual Grant Aid Funding process is open, and the Council has set aside a total pot of £59,000 for this purpose in the financial year 2022/23.

Grant Aid is for voluntary, non-profit making organisations who provide facilities, activities, and services principally for residents served by Ashington Town Council.

Applications for Annual Grant Aid Funding must be received by Friday 13th May 2022.

A primary school in South East Northumberland has taken its first steps towards becoming a certified ‘Eco School’ after receiving the FairAware Award from the Fairtrade Foundation.

Saturday 9th April, 10.00am - 11.30am, in support of church funds.

The next meeting of the Council is being held on Tuesday 29th March, commencing at 7:00pm at North Seaton Community Centre, Manley View, NE63 9TF.

Prior to the meeting Northumbria Police will hold a Police and Communities Together (PACT) Meeting, commencing at 6:00pm.

In 2022, Her Majesty, The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, commemorating 70 years of service.

To help celebrate the occasion, Ashington Town Council will make £5,000 available to non-profit making voluntary and community groups.

The purpose of this special fund is to support groups to put on celebratory events, activities or projects, which mark the occasion in this platinum jubilee year.

Grants of up to £250 are available. Applications must be received by 29th April 2022.

Age UK Northumberland has launched a new scams prevention and support programme for older people in Northumberland.

Ashington Town Council is looking to appoint a second Neighbourhood Services Officer to work in all areas of the town.  The successful candidate will be part of a small team of dedicated officers based at Ashington Town Hall and will report to the Assets & Facilities Manager.

Applicants must have experience of working in a similar direct service delivery role and should also have a good knowledge of the geographic area of the town.

Ashington Town Council are seeking volunteers, to take part in this years Great British Spring Clean 2022 Campaign.

Emotional wellbeing support for parents and carers of children and young people in the trailblazer areas of Ashington, Bedlington, Hexham, Blyth or being home schooled.