Ashington Town Council has temporarily closed the Alexandra Road Play Area.

We’re delighted to report that the animation workshops at the recent Ashington Tuesday Market were a roaring success!

It is with sadness we share news of the passing of Mrs Carol Brown, Chair of Heart of the Hirst community group, on Friday 16 August 2024.

We are excited to be running a young people’s employability day in September supported by Asda Foundation!  

Ashington Town Council is thrilled to announce the successful completion of a state-of-the-art Double Bay Cricket Practice Training Facility at Ashington Rugby Cricket Club. The council contributed £3,000 towards this exciting project last year, which was ready just in time for the 2024 cricket season.

In a true celebration of Ashington’s cricketing heritage, England, and Durham fast bowler Mark Wood, one of Ashington’s own, officially opened the new nets. Wood, currently one of the fastest bowlers in the world, embodies the potential that facilities like this can unlock in young players.

The Town Council commends our Allotment Officer, Alan Bunker, and the dedicated allotment holders for their outstanding efforts in clearing years of accumulated metal waste from the North Seaton Colliery site. What could have ended up in landfill has been recycled. This initiative has sparked a broader conversation about sustainable practices and waste management on our allotments.

We strongly support the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” approach, with a strong emphasis on the first two Rs.

When reduction and reuse aren’t possible, we’ll focus on proper recycling. Our recent metal collection was such a success, we plan to extend this approach to other materials like glass in the future, and reach out to all allotment sites.

If you have ideas, especially those specific to allotment settings, please contact Alan at alan.bunker@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk

Together, we can cultivate not just vegetables, but also more sustainable allotment management.

ASHINGTON - Get ready to make a splash this summer! Ashington Town Council is thrilled to announce the launch of free swim sessions for families for the next three Saturdays of the summer holidays, starting from Saturday 17th August.

This exciting initiative, fully funded by the Town Council’s new Youth Advisory Committee, aims to promote healthy activities for family and friends. Whether it’s rain or shine outside, the pool offers a fantastic opportunity for fun, fitness, and learning.

The Town Council extends its gratitude to Places Leisure and Ashington Leisure Centre for their cooperation and enthusiasm in making these sessions possible.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for free family fun. Dive in and make a splash with us this summer!

If you have any questions, please contact Gary on (01670) 624521.

Ashington Town Council is thrilled see the fun and efforts of a community-focused bird box initiative, spearheaded by our dedicated Neighbourhood Services Officers, Mark, and Ryan. This initiative has seen the creation of hundreds of handmade bird boxes, designed to provide safe nesting spaces for local birdlife and encourage environmental stewardship within our community.

The links between Ashington, Newbiggin by the Sea and the Remscheid area in Germany, go back to the 1950’s.  The town twinning agreement was one of the first between the United Kingdom and Germany following the Second World War.

The Wildlife Trust recently set up shop on Ashington Main Street, offering a variety of nature-focused activities for local residents. Passersby had the opportunity to learn about small plants native to the area and engage in lively discussions about the diverse flora and fauna found in and around Ashington.