Democracy & Elections

Ashington Town Council is encouraging residents to take part in a new survey being run by Northumberland County Council. The survey asks people what they feel and experience about where they live – what they value, and what they think is missing – all in respect of council services. This is an important opportunity for residents to help shape the County Council’s priorities and budgets for 2026–2029, and to influence the next Corporate Plan 2026–2030.

The survey takes just a few minutes to complete, with ten  questions about what matters most to you.

Northumberland County Council has announced an election for one Parish Councillor position in Ashington (Hirst Ward). Nomination Deadline: Friday 19th September 2025 at 4pm

Prospective candidates must hand-deliver their nomination papers to:

Elections Office, County Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2EF Office hours: 9am - 4pm (working days only, excluding bank holidays)

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

Ashington Town Council held its Annual Meeting yesterday (20th May 2025), officially marking the start of the new Council term. The meeting welcomed both returning and newly elected Councillors who will serve the community for the coming period.

During the meeting, several key positions were determined through Council elections. Councillor Mark Purvis was re-elected as Chair of the Council, continuing in this legally required role established under Section 15(2) of the Local Government Act 1972. Councillor John Tully was elected as the Vice-Chair of the Council.

Please follow the links to view the full results of both the County and Town Council elections which have recently taken place in Ashington, and elsewhere in Northumberland.

Ashington Town Council had contested elections in five out of six wards, all very recently announced. County Councillor seats were announced in the early hours of Friday morning.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to section 87(2)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Sophie Robinson, 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.

Following a review of nominations for the Hirst Ward, NCC Elections have confirmed that one candidate is no longer nominated due to being nominated in multiple wards within the same Parish.

As a result, the remaining three candidates have been elected uncontested to Ashington Town Council’s Hirst Ward:

John Victor Allen Victor George Bridges Pauline Thompson

This means there will be no poll for the Hirst Ward, and electors in the Hirst Ward will not be required to vote for their Town Council representatives. Please note there is still an an election for the County Councillor to represent the Hirst Ward.

Northumberland County Council has today announced the candidates standing in the upcoming County and Town Council elections, set to take place on Thursday 1st May 2025.

Following the close of nominations on Wednesday 2nd April, the Returning Officer has confirmed that Ashington Town Council will have contested elections across all wards.

Northumberland County Council has today issued formal notice of local elections to be held on Thursday 1st May 2025. For up-to-date information on County Council and Town and Parish Council Elections, please read on.

Ashington Town Council’s Youth Advisory Committee is excited to announce the launch of our youth survey, designed to gather valuable insights from young people across Ashington.