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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
Balloon and Sky Lantern Releases
16 December 2021
Ashington Town Council escalated their environmental campaign at a recent Finance and General Services committee meeting, with agreement to take a firm stance and publicly oppose the use of balloons and sky lanterns. This came following discussion at the Council’s recently formed Climate Change Working Group.
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ADVICE & INFORMATION ON CORONAVIRUS
09 December 2021
ADVICE & INFORMATION ON CORONAVIRUS. COVID-19 IS AN ILLNESS THAT CAN AFFECT YOUR LUNGS AND AIRWAYS.
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Ashington Town Council Welcomes New Town Clerk
07 December 2021
Ashington Town Council welcomes our new Town Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer Sarah Eden.
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Ashington Pupils Hop Skip & Jump Back To Normality
05 December 2021
A project to improve the outdoor play areas at a primary school in Ashington has had an unprecedented impact on the mental health and wellbeing of its pupils.
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A Clean Green Ashington
01 December 2021
Ashington Town Council are committed to making Ashington an even better place to live, work and visit.
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Ashington Town Council - Climate Change Motion
01 December 2021
In 2019 Ashington Town Council has become one of the first parish and town councils in Northumberland to formally adopt a positive motion and policy intent to play its part in addressing the challenge of climate change.
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Ashington Male Voice Choir Annual Concert
30 November 2021
The Civic Head of Ashington, Cllr Bob Walkinshaw attended the Male Voice Choir’s Annual Concert.
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Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal
29 November 2021
The Salvation Army has launched its annual Christmas Present Appeal in a bid to ensure more than 200 local children receive a present on Christmas Day.
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Town Council Supports New Play Area At Museum
24 November 2021
Woodhorn Museum has successfully raised the funding it needs to create a new fully accessible play area.
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Five New Lighting Features To Be Unveiled
20 November 2021
Five new Christmas lighting features, designed by Ashington children, will light up the town in the next few days as part of the Christmas lighting display.
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