11 December 2025
Residents of Hirst Ward are reminded that a by-election for two Town Councillor positions will take place on Thursday 18th December 2025.
Polling stations at Hirst Welfare Centre, Alexandra Road, will be open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Seven candidates are standing for election: Jessica Appleby (Reform UK) Melanie Tuesday Fox (Labour Party) Andy McGregor (Liberal Democrats) Michelle Suzette Roberts (Reform UK) Sophie Willamina Robinson (Independent) Carla Louise Thompson (Independent) Graeme Wright (Labour Party) Eligible voters will receive their poll cards and can find their polling station details on the Notice of Poll linked below.
Ashington Town Council has responsibility for matters relating to the provision of some play areas in the town.
Northumberland County Council remains responsible for the provision and maintenance of play areas in the town’s strategic parks at Hirst Park and Wansbeck Riverside Park.
Those play areas that are managed and maintained by Ashington own Council are in the following locations:
These play areas are regularly inspected by Northumberland County Council and maintained by Ashington Town Council. The Town Council's Neighbourhood Services Officer carries out repairs and maintenance which includes a rolling programme of improvements.
In 2019 the Town Council developed a significant play facility and outside gym at Peoples Park. The Town Council committed funds and secured external funding to develop the £210,000 project. The Town Council has also recently supported Northumberland County Council’s multi-million-pound scheme to restore Hirst Park which includes new play facilities.
To report an issue with any of the play areas listed under the responsibility of Ashington Town Council, please Contact Us.
Please note that any issue with the play areas in the town's strategic parks (at Hirst Park and Wansbeck Riverside Park) should be directed to Northumberland County Council.
11 December 2025
Residents of Hirst Ward are reminded that a by-election for two Town Councillor positions will take place on Thursday 18th December 2025.
Polling stations at Hirst Welfare Centre, Alexandra Road, will be open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Seven candidates are standing for election: Jessica Appleby (Reform UK) Melanie Tuesday Fox (Labour Party) Andy McGregor (Liberal Democrats) Michelle Suzette Roberts (Reform UK) Sophie Willamina Robinson (Independent) Carla Louise Thompson (Independent) Graeme Wright (Labour Party) Eligible voters will receive their poll cards and can find their polling station details on the Notice of Poll linked below.
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