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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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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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Ashington Veterans and Elders Institute Celebrates Jubilee
14 June 2022
Ashington Veterans and Elders Institute held their Queens Jubilee Celebration on Sunday 12th June 2022.
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Armed Forces Day & Falklands 40th Commemoration Service
13 June 2022
Ashington commemorated 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 yesterday.
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SEATON WARD - Notice of Poll and Statement of Persons Nominated
13 June 2022
A poll for the election of a Town Councillor for Ashington (Seaton Ward) will be held on Thursday 7th July 2022, between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. Those persons nominated are:
Glyn Thomas Davies (Labour Party)
Andy McGregor (Liberal Democrats)
The Polling Station is North Seaton Community Centre, Oakville, Ashington.
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Cuttings of stories covering 50 years in Northumberland donated to museum
13 June 2022
Between 1959 and 2009, reporters working in Ashington, Morpeth and Bedlington on two newspapers kept copies of every story they wrote in a collection of cuttings books.
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Armed Services Day & Falklands 40th Commemorative Service
12 June 2022
The event took place on Sunday 12th June 2022, in Ashington Memorial Garden. The Civic Head, Cllr Bob Walkinshaw laid a wreath on behalf of the town.
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