Ashington Town Council is pleased to announce the opening of applications for its second round of small grants,

Ashington Town Council, Finance and General Services Committee meeting is being held on Tuesday 14th October, starting at 6:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.

We, together with community leaders and local groups across our town, are taking a clear stand on recent events in Ashington.

Over the past few weeks, we have witnessed flags being illegally attached to public assets, divisive protest marches with inflammatory chanting, vandalism of street signs and road markings, and everyday conversations poisoned by hostility. This behaviour does not represent Ashington. We do not support these actions.

These actions are being driven by a small group, not by the town as a whole. These actions spread hatred and unrest. They divide rather than unite. They damage the reputation we have all worked to build.

Ashington Town Council is thrilled to congratulate ESCAPE Family Support on being shortlisted for the prestigious UK Employer of the Year Platinum Award (2–49 employees) in the Investors in People Awards 2025!

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to section 84 (1) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Pauline Thompson, formerly a Member of Ashington Town Council, has ceased to be a Member of the Council, due to their resignation, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Town. The formal Notice of Vacancy (PDF opens in a new tab) is published.

Electors of the ward have until Friday 17th October 2025 (14 working days, excluding weekends and bank holidays, from the date of publication) to request that an election be held. If ten or more electors either individually or together make such a request to the Returning Officer, a by-election will be arranged.

Ashington Town Council is delighted to announce a fantastic programme of free activities

Ashington Town Council, in partnership with the Royal British Legion Ashington Branch, invites the entire community to join together for Remembrance Sunday on Sunday, 9th November 2025, as the town pays tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country.

If you’ve previously ordered poppy wreaths through Ashington Town Council or are considering laying a wreath this Remembrance season, please note an important change to our ordering process.

We are pleased to announce that the external audit of our Annual Governance and Accountability Return for the year ending 31 March 2025 has been completed by Mazars LLP on 17th September 2025.

Despite the heavy rain, spirits were high as over 40 people gathered on the afternoon of Saturday 20th September to celebrate the official opening of the new Community Centenary Orchard at Wansbeck Road Allotments.