Ashington Town Council has recently shown its support for the community’s youth by awarding a grant to the 1st Hirst Scout Group.

A small but mighty contingent from a local rowing club has returned triumphant from the British Rowing Junior and Senior Championships, held over an intense four-day event this past weekend.

Ashington Town Council are delighted to announce its support for the upcoming Hirst Welfare Family Fun Day and Walking Football Festival, set to take place on Saturday, 3rd August.

Ashington Town Council and Pride Action North have joined forces to bring a vibrant and inclusive Ashington Pride Picnic to our local communities this summer.

Ashington Town Council is proud to announce the formation of its new Youth Advisory Committee, aimed at amplifying young voices in local governance. The committee’s primary focus will be the creation of an Ashington Town Council Youth Forum, designed to engage young people in the democratic process and give them a direct line to influence town council decision-making.

The Youth Advisory Committee will work closely with local youth providers and seek to engage directly with young people across Ashington. This collaborative approach aims to ensure a diverse range of youth perspectives are represented in council discussions and initiatives.

The town of Ashington came alive on Sunday 7th July, as residents and visitors alike gathered for the annual Ashington Community Fair Day.

Ashington Town Council is carrying out essential housekeeping and maintenance work on local play areas, aligning with our priority of ‘improving the environment and providing a safe and pleasant place to live’. These activities are being carried out in preparation for the busy school holiday period.

Our dedicated Neighbourhood Services Officers, Mark Air and Ryan Appleby, have worked hard to upkeep several play areas, including Peoples Park and North Seaton Colliery. Their efforts demonstrate our workforce’s commitment to maintaining our community spaces. We’re also working collaboratively with teams from Northumberland County Council Neighbourhood Services, who have provided valuable assistance with some of the maintenance tasks.

Ashington Town Council is pleased to announce the installation of new secure gates at Nursery Park Allotment site. This improvement, brought forward by the Council’s new allotment officer, Alan Bunker, addresses longstanding concerns raised by allotment holders and enhances the security and management of the site.

The new installation includes both vehicle and pedestrian entrances with lockable gates, resolving parking issues that have frustrated the site.

Despite budget constraints, the Council prioritised this project to fulfil its duty of maintaining and securing allotment gardens. Haydon County Cllr Brian Gallacher, and Haydon Ward Town Cllrs, Marjorie Chambers, Graeme Wright and John Tully collaborated to share costs, demonstrating a commendable example of cooperation for community benefit.

As the school year comes to a close, many families are wondering how to keep their children entertained during the long summer break.

In a meeting of the Finance and General Services Committee held on Tuesday, 9th July, Ashington Town councillors approved a series of small grants to support local community groups and initiatives.