20 March 2025
Ashington Town Council is taking proactive steps to enhance local public transport infrastructure, demonstrating a collaborative approach with Northumberland County Council (NCC) to improve passenger experience and accessibility. On behalf of NCC, Ashington Town Council officers, Mark Air and Ryan Appleby, have successfully installed stand information at Ashington Bus Station, providing clear guidance for passengers.
Working closely with NCC’s bus ambassador, Bill Lynch, the council is developing a strategic approach to bus shelters across Ashington. NCC will provide user information, allowing a targeted strategy that prioritises the most frequently used bus stops, with a strong emphasis on creating accessible and comfortable waiting spaces for residents. In addition to shelter improvements, Ashington Town Council officers are committed to supporting the repair and upgrade of timetable cabinets. Leveraging their local knowledge, the council will work closely with NCC to review and upgrade timetable cabinets, ensuring these crucial information points meet the needs of local passengers.
Ashington Town Council has installed twelve public access defibrillators, with funding from County Cllrs Members Local Improvement Schemes (MLIS).
There are others in the town, but those listed below have been installed by the Council and guardianship is shared with the organisations listed.
| Ashington Spiritualist Centre | 274 Hawthorn Road | NE63 9AY |
| B&M Home Store with Garden Centre | Freeman Way | NE63 0YB |
| Cambois Rowing Club (Ashington Sea Cadets) | Black Close House | NE63 9TF |
| Hatchmeadow Housing (Bernicia) | Featherwood Drive | NE63 0SH |
| Hirst Park Pavilion | Hirst Park | NE63 9BA |
| Hirst Welfare Centre | Alexandra Road | NE63 9HN |
| JT Dove | North Seaton Road | NE63 8ST |
| North Seaton Colliery Community Centre | 27 Links View | NE63 0XQ |
| Northern Social Club | Ridgeway | NE63 9TL |
| Salvation Army Church | 1A Second Avenue | NE63 0BJ |
| Seaton Hirst Veterans Institute | Rowlington Terrace | NE63 0LZ |
| The Riverside Pantry | Wansbeck Riverside Caravan Park | NE63 8TX |
| The Baldy Butcher | 151a Hawthorn Road, Ashington | NE63 0SP |
| Brightside | 1-2 Esther Court | NE63 8AP |
| Police Station | Lintonville Terrace | NE63 9JX |
You do not need training to use a defibrillator, but for many it would be a daunting task. The British Heart Foundation have put together a short, easy to follow video, that we have made available below. website. This should give some reassurance to anyone who wants to be prepared.
All our defibrillators are listed with The Circuit, the national defibrillator network. The Circuit provides NHS ambulance services with vital information about defibrillators across the UK. This ensures they can be accessed quickly in those crucial moments after a cardiac arrest, which will help save lives.
Please click on the link below to search for your nearest defibrillators. Please remember that the website will identify the location of defibrillators, but is not intedned to be used in an emergency. In an emergency, the first thing to do is call 999.
20 March 2025
Ashington Town Council is taking proactive steps to enhance local public transport infrastructure, demonstrating a collaborative approach with Northumberland County Council (NCC) to improve passenger experience and accessibility. On behalf of NCC, Ashington Town Council officers, Mark Air and Ryan Appleby, have successfully installed stand information at Ashington Bus Station, providing clear guidance for passengers.
Working closely with NCC’s bus ambassador, Bill Lynch, the council is developing a strategic approach to bus shelters across Ashington. NCC will provide user information, allowing a targeted strategy that prioritises the most frequently used bus stops, with a strong emphasis on creating accessible and comfortable waiting spaces for residents. In addition to shelter improvements, Ashington Town Council officers are committed to supporting the repair and upgrade of timetable cabinets. Leveraging their local knowledge, the council will work closely with NCC to review and upgrade timetable cabinets, ensuring these crucial information points meet the needs of local passengers.
