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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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Northumbria Safer Parks
27 January 2022
Help us to create Safer Parks! Northumbria Safer Parks – Hirst Park, Ashington The Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, has secured funding to improve the safety of the public, particularly women, girls, and people from marginalised groups, in public parks across Northumbria.
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Accessing Healthcare at GP Practices Survey
24 January 2022
Share your views about accessing GP practices
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Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service Community Risk Management Plan 2022-2026
24 January 2022
The Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service Community Risk Management Plan 2022-2026 is out for public consultation.
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Storm Arwen Review
14 January 2022
Northumberland County Council Review of Storm Arwen
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Finance and General Services Committee Meeting
11 January 2022
The next meeting of Ashington Town Council is the Finance and General Services Committee, being held on Tuesday 18th January 2022, commencing at 6:00pm, via zoom.
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Funding Opportunity - Northumberland County Council Community Chest
17 December 2021
Do not miss out on the opportunity to apply for funding to Northumberland County Council’s Community Chest Scheme.
Community groups, charities and social enterprises are eligible to apply, including school PTAs and community sports clubs.
The next deadline is Friday 14th January.
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Christmas Office Opening
17 December 2021
The Town Council office will be closed from 1:30pm on Friday 24th December 2021 and will re-open at 9:00am on Tuesday 4th January 2022.
During this time any urgent queries will be picked up remotely via answerphone and email, using the normal contact us facility.
Reports can also be made via the Northumberland County Council Customer Service Centre by calling 0345 600 6400 or via the Northumberland County Council website.
Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas and a positive start to the New Year.
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Christmas Message
17 December 2021
On behalf of Ashington Town Council, Chair, Cllr Mark Purvis would like to take the opportunity to wish the wonderful folk of Ashington a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Like 2020, 2021 has brought with it many challenges. Residents, businesses, and organisations are doing everything they can to overcome the issues faced by COVID-19, and more recently storm Arwen, as we strive to come out stronger.
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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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