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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.
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Plans approved for on-street electric vehicle chargepoints
08 June 2022
Plans to install a raft of new on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Northumberland over the coming years have been given the green light.
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Northumberland Miners Picnic Saturday 12th June 2022
08 June 2022
Northumberland Miners’ Picnic makes a welcome return to Woodhorn Museum on Saturday 11 June after a two-year absence because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Small Grant Fund Now Open For Applications
06 June 2022
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.
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Ashington Veterans and Elders Institute Receive Award
06 June 2022
Ashington Veterans and Elders Institute has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
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Girl Guides Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
05 June 2022
The Civic Head, Cllr Bob Walkinshaw attended a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Fun Day organised by Ashington Division Girl Guides
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Girl Guides Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
05 June 2022
The Civic Head, Cllr Bob Walkinshaw attended a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Fun Day organised by Ashington Division Girl Guides on Sunday 5th June 2022, which was held at Bothal Primary Upper School.
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Koast Radio Presenter Celebrates His 90th Birthday
01 June 2022
John James Munroe (JJM) is 90 years of age.
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World Environment Day 2022
31 May 2022
World Environment Day can be traced back to a warm June in Stockholm, Sweden 50 years ago.
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TOWN COUNCILLOR SEATON WARD
30 May 2022
TOWN COUNCILLOR - SEATON WARD
An election has been called for the vacancy in the Seaton Ward.
Nominations are invited from today until 4:00pm on 10th June 2022. If more than one person is nominated, an election will be held on Thursday 7th July 2022.
For more information, please contact Northumberland County Council Elections Office on (01670) 624811.
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New services for Northumberland as major investment opens up in Ashington
30 May 2022
Ashwood Business Park in Northumberland has benefitted from a £4 million investment from one of the world’s leading independent convenience retailers, EG Group.
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