Candidates Announced for Northumberland County and Ashington Town Council Elections
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.
ASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL CANDIDATES BY WARD
Ashington Central Ward:
- Caroline Susan Ball
- Kerry Davison
- Elaine Peverley
- Olivia Lois Taylor
- Paul Richard Wright
Bothal Ward:
- Scott Amery
- Ken Cochrane
- Matthew Alan Cuthbert
- Lynne Grimshaw
- Andy McGregor
- Robert Walkinshaw
College Ward:
- Louis Armstrong Brown
- Mark Andrew Purvis
- Steven Roberts
- Tom Thomas
Haydon Ward:
- Marjorie Chambers
- David Coyle
- Melanie Tuesday Fox
- John Raymond Tully
Hirst Ward:
- John Victor Allen
- Victor George Bridges
- Elaine Peverley
- Pauline Thompson
Seaton Ward:
- Glyn Thomas Davies
- Karl Andrew Green
- James Lang
- Graeme Wright
IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR VOTERS:
The Council reminds all residents of the importance of casting their vote in these elections, which help determine how local services are delivered. To participate, residents must ensure they are registered to vote and aware of key deadlines:
- Voter Registration Deadline: Friday, 11th April 2025 (by midnight)
- Postal Vote Application Deadline: Monday, 14th April 2025 (by 5pm)
- Voter ID (Voter Authority Certificate) Application Deadline: Wednesday, 23rd April 2025 (by 5pm)
- Proxy Vote Application Deadline: Wednesday, 23rd April 2025 (by 5pm)
- Emergency Proxy Vote Application Deadline: Thursday, 1st May 2025 (by 5pm)
Remember that voter ID is required to vote at polling stations. Those without acceptable photo ID can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate.
For a complete list of candidates for both County and Town Council elections, polling station locations, and other election information, residents are encouraged to visit the Northumberland County Council website at www.northumberland.gov.uk/elections.
- Online voter registration is available at: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
- Online postal vote applications are available at: https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote
- Online Voter Authority Certificate applications are available at: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate
- Online proxy vote applications are available at: https://www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote
