Democracy & Elections

Following the Hirst Ward By-Election held on Thursday 16th October, Ashington Town Council is pleased to share the official Declaration of Result, with Cllr Sonia Simm duly elected to serve as Town Councillor for Hirst Ward.

Fox, Melanie Tuesday - 187 votes McGregor, Andy - 104 votes Peverley, Elaine - 41 votes Simm, Sonia - 230 votes (ELECTED) The turnout was 21%.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to section 84 (1) of the Local Government Act 1972, that John Allen, 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.

Electors of the ward have until Monday 3rd November 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.

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.

Notice is hereby given that:

• A poll for the election of a Town Councillor for Hirst will be held on Thursday 16 October 2025, between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm.
• The number of Town Councillors to be elected is one.
• The polling station is Hirst Welfare Centre on Alexandra Road.
• The names of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election are as follows (in alphabetical order as they appear on the notice).

Melanie Tuesday Fox Andy McGregor Elaine Peverley Sonia Simm

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.