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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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CASUAL VACANCY - SEATON WARD
14 April 2022
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Pursuant to section 87(2)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Avril Chisholm formerly a Member of Ashington Town Council, has ceased to be a Member of the Council, due to her death, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Town.
If, within 14 days (*) after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than Monday 9th May 2022), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made to The Returning Officer, Elections Office, Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF by TEN electors for the Seaton (Ward), an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
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St George's Day Coffee Morning
13 April 2022
“Trinity Church (Methodist / United Reformed) Station Road, Ashington.
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Honouring Cllr Avril Chisholm
12 April 2022
It was with great sadness that we received the news of Cllr Chisholm’s death on Friday 25 March 2022
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Partnership focussing upon Health and Well-being
12 April 2022
Our very own local Community Radio Station, based in Ashington, “Koast Radio 106.6FM” have partnered-up with “The Unit Health and Fitness” gym to promote the benefits of exercise upon Health and Well-being.
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Woodhorn Museum
11 April 2022
Artist Bethan Maddocks has transformed the Woodhorn Colliery Cage Shop into a giant temple to the worker bee in this art installation ‘Bees, Bees, Hark to your Bees!’.
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Trinity Church (Methodist / United Reformed)
09 April 2022
POSPONED - Spring Coffee Morning, unfortunately the spring coffee morning has been posponed due to Covid. Watch this space for new date and time.
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Support for families this Easter
07 April 2022
Help is on hand for eligible families to make sure children and young people have access to healthy food, fun activities and stay warm over the Easter break.
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Bin the Wipe Campaign
06 April 2022
Ashington Town Council are supporting @Northumbrian Water’s Bin the Wipe campaign to raise awareness of the devastating consequences that can happen when wet wipes are wrongly flushed down the toilet.
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Couple Celebrate Their Platinum Wedding Anniversary
04 April 2022
Mr Robert & Mrs Margaret Auld celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary (Platinum) on Tuesday 22nd March.
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Great British Spring Clean Ashington 2022
04 April 2022
Back for its seventh year, the 2022 Great British Spring Clean takes place 25 March – 10 April. This year the message is simple. Join the #BigBagChallenge and pledge to pick up as much litter as you can during the campaign.
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