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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
Launch of Poppy Appeal
21 October 2022
The Ashington Branch of the Royal British Legion will launch their annual Poppy Appeal on Thursday 27th October 2022.
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Supporting Warm Spaces and Places in Ashington
20 October 2022
Ashington Town Council has set aside a budget to enable grants to be given to groups and voluntary organisations, who would like to be able to open their doors as a ‘Warm Hub’. Or those who are already doing so, but would like to extend their offer. Funding could contribute towards room costs, transport, activities, or to providing food and drinks. The Council is open to discussing what you would like to offer and how we could help. The aim is to facilitate a good network of hubs across Ashington.
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October Half Term Activities for all the Family
20 October 2022
Activities available for all the family during the half term break in Ashington and across Northumberland
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Ashington Library's Illuminated Visitor
19 October 2022
If you missed the Illuminated Sheep at Woodhorn Museum, one of the flock is visiting Ashington Library until Wednesday 26th October 2022.
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Remscheid, Germany, April 1985 Were You There?
19 October 2022
At the end of the Miners’ strike, in March 1985, 35 young people from the old Wansbeck and Blyth Valley Council areas were invited to take a holiday in the City of Remscheid, in Germany.
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Northumberland County Council - Climate Change Event
18 October 2022
Northumberland County Council’s Climate Change Team has arranged an event to gather different perspectives about how everyone can work together to reach the County’s carbon neutral targets. Our nearest event is being held at Blyth on Wednesday 16th November 2022, from 6:00pm until 7:30pm, and tickets can be booked via eventbright, using the link provided.
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Cost of Living Support Events
18 October 2022
With the cost of living at the highest level for decades it is important that people understand what support is available to get them through what could be an extremely difficult winter.
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ASHINGTON-BASED COMMUNITY RADIO STATION SUPPORTING A LOCAL ‘SEND’ SCHOOL TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES IN RADIO-BROADCASTING
17 October 2022
Koast Radio 106.6FM is supporting the local Buzz Learning ‘SEND’ specialist school and providing it’s students with the opportunity of community radio station broadcasting.
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Town Support for The Colliers in the next round of the FA Cup
12 October 2022
Ashington Town Council recognise the huge achievement of Ashington AFC in reaching the 4th round of the FA Cup. As well as wishing them luck, the Council agreed to contribute £1,500 towards the 500-mile round trip for the team.
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Funding to warm hearts, and hubs
12 October 2022
At their meeting last night, Ashington Town Council demonstrated their generosity towards the community with further funding of £2,000 and an allocation of £6,750 to support warm hubs in Ashington.
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