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Ashington Town Council - Casual Vacancy – Hirst Ward

Following the sad passing of Councillor Victor Bridges, a casual vacancy has arisen in the office of Councillor for Hirst Ward.


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Ashington Town Council - Casual Vacancy – Hirst Ward





Ashington Youth Groups Unite for Stronger Community Impact

Local youth organisations and Ashington Town Council have joined forces in a collaboration aimed at strengthening youth voice and services across the community.


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Ashington Youth Groups Unite for Stronger Community Impact





New era for skills: North East colleges form transformational alliance to power regional growth

Leading colleges from across the North East were joined by Mayor Kim McGuinness at a strategically focussed roundtable marking the launch of a powerful new partnership designed to drive economic growth, advance social justice, foster innovation, and place a sustained spotlight on the collective impact of the region’s further and higher education colleges.


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New era for skills: North East colleges form transformational alliance to power regional growth





Finance & General Services Committee Meeting on 09/09/25.

Ashington Town Council, Finance and General Services Committee meeting is being held on Tuesday 9th September, starting at 6:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.


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Finance & General Services Committee Meeting on 09/09/25.





Ashington Sees Strong Results from Fly Tipping Crackdown

Ashington has seen significant enforcement action in the fight against fly tipping in the first six months of the crackdown on fly tipping with 69 cases being investigated and progressed as part of Northumberland County Council’s enhanced programme on illegal waste dumping.

The results demonstrate strong collaboration between Ashington Town Council and Northumberland County Council in tackling fly tipping in one of the county’s identified hotspot areas, with almost 70% of investigated cases resulting in either fines of up to £1,000 or prosecution proceedings.


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Ashington Sees Strong Results from Fly Tipping Crackdown





Help Us Build Something Amazing - New Play Area Coming to North Seaton Colliery

​​​​​​​Great news! Ashington Town Council is working with KOMPAN to create a brand-new play area at North Seaton Colliery, and we need YOUR help to make it perfect!


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Help Us Build Something Amazing - New Play Area Coming to North Seaton Colliery





Ashington Celebrates a Spectacular Annual Garden Vegetable Show

Residents of North Seaton Colliery came together today to showcase the very best of local horticultural talent at the Annual Garden Vegetable Society Show. Despite a challenging growing season marked by storms, heavy winds, rain, and heatwaves, growers produced an impressive display of vegetables that left judges and visitors alike in awe.


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Ashington Celebrates a Spectacular Annual Garden Vegetable Show





Ashington Marks the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day with Moving Ceremony

Ashington Friday, 15th August 2025 - Ashington gathered to mark the 80th Anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) – the day that finally brought the Second World War to an end.


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Ashington Marks the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day with Moving Ceremony





No Plans to Sell Ashington Allotments

Recent national headlines have raised concerns about allotments being sold by local councils. Ashington Town Council would like to reassure residents that there are no plans to sell any allotment land in Ashington. Our focus is on long-term improvement, working closely with allotment holders to protect and enhance these valued green spaces


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Ashington Town Council Awards First Round of Small Grants to Local Community Groups

Four local organisations receive funding to support vital community services


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Ashington Town Council Awards First Round of Small Grants to Local Community Groups





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