31 July 2023
Ashington Town Council planed to redevelop the play areas within the Orchid Meadows Estate,
31 July 2023
Northumbria Police are asking the public to help them take action to catch anti-social off-road scrambler bike riders, who are causing mahem across the county and in particular in our area.
Riders are acting without any regard for the safety of the public and are causing upset to those enjoying our wonderful countryside.
To make a report, please contact 101 when the incident is happening. You can do this online, or via telephone.
31 July 2023
Although you can buy an e-scooter in the UK, you cannot legally ride a private e-scooter on a UK public road, cycle lane, or pavement; you can only ride on private land. The only e-scooters that can be used on public roads are those that are rented as part of government-backed trials.
The law is clear that e-scooters are classified as Personal Light Electric Vehicles (PLEVs), so they are treated as motor vehicles and subject to the same legal requirements.
25 July 2023
Ashington Community Fair Day on Sunday 2nd July was a huge success despite a few heavy showers!
24 July 2023
The Civic Head, Cllr Victor Bridges was delighted to be invited to attend the International Festival at Hirst Park on Saturday 22nd July.
21 July 2023
Ashington Town Council prepared and gave notice of a casual vacancy yesterday. A casual vacancy is a vacant seat that occurs during the council term, therefore not in the usual all-out elections that happen every four years. If a casual vacancy arises in Ashington Town Council, there is a process, dictated by law, to declare the vacancy. What follows is determined by law and the democratic process.
20 July 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to section 87(2)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Michelle Brannigan, formerly a Member of Ashington Town Council, has ceased to be a Member of the Council, due to her resignation, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Town.
If, within 14 days (*) after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than Wednesday 9th August 2023), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made to The Returning Officer, Elections Office, Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF by TEN electors for the Haydon (Ward), an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option. Dated: Thursday 20th July 2023
19 July 2023
Northumberland County Council are pleased to announce that the Community Chest Scheme for 2023-24 is now open.
17 July 2023
Looking for something to do through the Summer Holidays?
17 July 2023
It was a very wet and windy night for the Fell em Doon five mile race last Friday night (14th July).
Finance & General Services Committee on Tuesday 9th July 2024, Town Hall, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX, commencing at 6:00pm.
The above meeting is open to the public to attend.
Agenda and papers are below.
Climate Change & Environment Committee Meeting on Tuesday 30th July 2024, Town Hall, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX, commencing at 5:00pm.
The above meeting is open to the public to attend.
Agenda and papers will be added no less than three clear days’ before the meeting, but usually on the Tuesday in the previous week.
Finance & General Services Committee on Tuesday 10th September 2024, Town Hall, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX, commencing at 6:00pm.
The above meeting is open to the public to attend.
Agenda and papers will be added no less than three clear days’ before the meeting, but usually on the Tuesday in the previous week.
