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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
Finance and General Services Meeting, Tuesday 10th May 2022
03 May 2022
Ashington Town Council will hold the final meeting of the Council year on Tuesday 10th May commencing at 6:00pm in the Council Chamber. The meeting is open to the press and public to attend.
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Revitalising our Estuaries
29 April 2022
A new Revitalising our Estuaries (RoE) Project, supported by the Green Recovery Challenge Fund, responds to the North East coastal and estuaries crisis by delivering a blue/green recovery.
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Students go behind the scenes of region’s employers during Industry Insight event
28 April 2022
Pupils at a secondary school in Northumberland have been gaining valuable insight into what goes on behind the scenes at some of our region’s biggest employers as part of an ‘Industry Insight’ event.
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Ashington fly-tippers fined for offences
26 April 2022
An Ashington man and woman who fly-tipped waste close to their homes have been brought to justice following investigations by the Environmental Enforcement Team at Northumberland County Council.
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Ashington Hospital Level Crossing Survey
25 April 2022
A consultation is underway to seek feedback on options for closing Hospital Level Crossing in Ashington.
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NEW Findaway Service and Survey
25 April 2022
Introducing a new project that the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s PCC/Violence Reduction Unit is supporting across Northumbria called Findaway.
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Happy to Chat Benches
21 April 2022
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Ashington Women’s Institute (WI), is launching ‘Happy to Chat’ benches to help combat the loneliness and social isolation affecting over 9 million people in the UK.
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Woodhorn Museum Open Exhibition 2022
21 April 2022
Following an open call, 139 pieces of artwork have been selected for display in The Open Exhibition 2022. The selected works by talented regional artists showcase a thoughtful range of responses to the theme ‘A Portrait of Northumberland’.
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Veterans Breakfast Club
20 April 2022
Veterans Breakfast Club every Monday from 10am.
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Ashington - Armed Forces Day & Falklands Commemoration
19 April 2022
Ashington will commemorate 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.
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