Democracy & Elections

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.

The Northumberland Line has reached a significant milestone this April, with train operator Northern confirming that over 250,000 passenger journeys have been made since services began in December 2024.

Record Turnout for Council-Funded Swimming Initiative.

Ashington Town Council has announced the launch of the town’s first-ever ECO Fair, scheduled for Friday 25th April from 10am to 3pm at the Ashington Hirst Welfare Centre.

Civic Head Councillor Caroline Ball attended the Ashington Sea Cadets’ awards evening on Friday, 4th April 2025, where she presented an annual grant on behalf of Ashington Town Council. The funding will support the valuable work of this local youth organisation.

Applications are now open for the 14th annual LOVE Northumberland Awards – the prestigious celebration honoring outstanding community environmental work across the county.

The City Nature Challenge is an exciting global competition where people around the world compete to record the most wildlife species over one weekend. From Friday, April 25th to Monday, April 28th, 2025, communities will work together to document local biodiversity by logging sightings on the iNaturalist platform.

Spring has arrived and Ashington’s looking lovely – with daffodils and crocuses popping up, flower towers full of colour, and Hirst Park fresh and bright. Our town’s gateways and entrances have been freshly tended too, and they’re looking fab – a great welcome for anyone coming in. We’ve even got sustainable planting making Station Road shine.

THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN AWARDED TO KOMPAN.

THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN AWARDED TO BLACHERE ILLUMINATIONS UK LTD.

We are seeking suitably qualified and experienced contractors to provide high-quality, energy-efficient lighting solutions. The scope includes the integration of bespoke motifs, annual installation and removal, maintenance, storage, and emergency response services.

The tender closes on 28th March 2025, and shortlisted candidates will be invited for presentations on 1st April 2025.