Democracy & Elections

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.

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

To note that as of 4th November 2024 (being within 6 months of the May 2025 elections), under Section 89(3) of the Local Government Act 1972, any casual vacancies arising in the council:

Must still be declared Will not trigger the right for electors to call an election Can be filled through co-option at the council’s discretion

Local elections will be held across Northumberland on Thursday 1st May 2025. These elections represent an important opportunity for residents to participate in local democracy, either by standing as candidates or by casting their votes.

Local elections will be held across Northumberland on Thursday 1st May 2025. These elections represent an important opportunity for residents to participate in local democracy, either by standing as candidates or by casting their votes.

Central Ward - Casual Vacancy NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to section 87(2)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Eleanor Armstrong, 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.

Last night’s Full Council meeting proved to be a game-changer for young people in our town. Ashington Town Council has committed to turning youth ideas into reality, backing them with substantial funding and support.