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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.
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Free STEM Summer Club at Woodhorn Museum
28 June 2022
Woodhorn Museum are currently working on a project called Our Past, Your Future which celebrates the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) heritage
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Approval for rail line milestone
28 June 2022
The latest major milestone on the Northumberland Line has been reached after the Government approved a key part of the authorisation process.
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Multi-million pound Ashington improvement bid being submitted
28 June 2022
A multi-million pound bid is being submitted to Government for transformational improvements to Ashington town centre.
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Ashington Gardens Competition
27 June 2022
There is still time to enter the Garden Competition, closing date is this Friday, 1st June 2022.
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New Group For Men
22 June 2022
Man Friday is a new group for men starting on Friday 1st July, 10am at Full Circle Food.
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Northumberland County Council Apprenticeships Available Now
22 June 2022
Northumberland County Council has vacancies for more than 60 apprenticeships,
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Public consultation and offer of a briefing – SUEZ’s proposal for an anaerobic digestion facility
22 June 2022
SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK, a leading provider of recycling and resource management services, is proposing to develop an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility
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Ashington to Host Prestigious Triathlon Event
20 June 2022
Ashington has again been chosen to host the GB age group qualifying triathlon event.
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Much more than a fistful of funding for 11 local groups
17 June 2022
At the end of March, Ashington Town Council invited applications for Annual Grant Funding and are delighted to have now pledged £64,250. This followed a change in how awards to outside bodies are made. The Council moved to an open invitation creating more opportunity for new and emerging groups and allowing us to direct funding where we feel it would be most beneficial.
The Council recognised that in some instances funding had become routine, rather than considered, and following a thorough process, due diligence is clear.
Funding in 2022/23 represents a 50% increase on awards made in 2021/22 with several new applicants attracted.
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Hirst Park Growing Zone Launch Bike Hub
14 June 2022
The Civic Head, Cllr Bob Walkinshaw attended the launch of the Hirst Park Growing Zone Bike Hub on Saturday 14th June 2022
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