Council Arrangements

Ashington Town Council will observe a period of mourning following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Council meetings will not be held or called during this period, as a mark of respect and in adherence to the statutory days’ notice required for Council meetings.

See our video at the Memorial Garden below.

https://youtu.be/CWiwn0RdDAM

The Finance and General Services Committee meeting, scheduled for Tuesday 13th September, will not be held. This will be called when permitted.

The Ashington Hirst Celebratory Bowls Cup, scheduled for Sunday 11th September, will not be held, alternative arrangements will be updated when agreed.

The Ashington Garden Presentation scheduled for Wednesday 14th September, will not be held, alterative arrangements will be prepared.

Normal work will continue, Members and Officers will observe the period of mourning and will go about their business with the upmost sensitivity and respect.

Please follow official updates from Buckingham Palace using the link below:

https://www.royal.uk/news

You can also follow event via the BBC:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/