Environmental Enhancements

Ashington Fair Day has been taken over — and it’s got a new name to prove it. Introducing Sound Futures Festival: Ashington’s summer event, reimagined by young people.

Grassroots community projects across Northumberland are set to benefit from a major funding boost, with a strong local impact in Ashington.

THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN FILLED.

ASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL IS SEEKING a Seasonal Neighbourhood Services Operative who will work alongside the permanent Neighbourhood Services Officer (NSO) to deliver Ashington Town Council’s neighbourhood services programme during the high-season period from June to October. The post exists because the Council’s programme during this period — particularly the sustainable bed maintenance across six wards, the seasonal planters and hanging baskets programme, and grounds maintenance — cannot be delivered within the permanent NSO’s working week alone.

This is a full-time, fixed term role from June to October, LC1 (SCP6), paying above the living wage rate of pay at £13.47/hour.

Ashington Town Council is pleased to announce that applications are now open for Round One of its Small Grant Fund for 2026/27

Celebrate Community Climate Action in Ashington

Ashington Town Council, Finance & General Services Committee Meeting meeting is being held on Tuesday 12th May, starting at 6:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.

Ashington came together on Saturday 2nd May to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day 2026, honouring those who have lost their lives, been injured, or suffered illness as a result of their work.

With New Grant Fund Films Showcasing Community, Sports and Youth Beneficiaries

Friends, family, and fellow litter-pickers gathered to plant a tree and unveil a commemorative plaque in memory of a much-loved volunteer who dedicated himself to keeping Ashington’s streets clean.

The Ashington Community Litter Project, supported by Ashington Town Council and Northumberland County Council, came together on Thursday 23rd April — St George’s Day — to plant a tree and dedicate a plaque in memory of George Dobson, who rekindled the spirit of the group, who passed away suddenly in February.

During the Easter half term, residents of Ashington enjoyed the return of the annual Bunny Hop Easter Trail, organised by Ashington Town Council.