08 February 2023
The response of Ashington Town Council to the outline planning application for 186 units on land west of Wansbeck Road, put forward by Banks Group, is a very clear no. The message to Northumberland County Council Planning is that they must uphold their own recently adopted Northumberland Local Plan, which this proposed development is outside of.
Over 130 members of the public attended the Extra-Ordinary Full Council meeting on 7th February, to hear this single agenda item, with several speakers voicing sound material reasons for their objections.
02 February 2023
Welcome to the January 2023 edition of the Northumberland Line newsletter.
31 January 2023
Many of you already know Sharon Parmley, and look to her for advice and guidance on Council events and the wider community.
The Council is delighted to confirm Sharon’s new role as Communication and Engagement Officer, which she will take up in earnest when we have recruited further administrative support, but she is still about now, so please get in touch and watch the short video.
31 January 2023
For the second year running Ashington Town Council has set the precept at a level that will result in no increase to their residents, recognising the very real struggle that people are faced with financially. Going back further the Council has never increased the Precept more than 2% and prides itself on being financially prudent.
30 January 2023
Join the Northern Estuary Rangers at Wansbeck Riverside Park for some tree and wildfllower planting this February.
23 January 2023
The closing date to apply for up to £500 is Friday 27th January 2023.
23 January 2023
Northumberland County Council’s Environmental Enforcement Team, have been out and about in the Hirst and Central areas of Ashington, working alongside
20 January 2023
Unfortunately, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) confirmed yesterday that Ashington was unsuccessful with the Levelling Up Fund Round 2 submission
19 January 2023
Castle School, part of Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust (NCEAT), has achieved ‘Good’ in its Ofsted report
18 January 2023
Are you looking to expand the digital capabilities of your business? Would you like a professionally developed website?
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.
