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Ashington Town Council Small Grant Fund Now Open For Applications

As part of its approved budget for 2023/24, Ashington Town Council is delighted to announce the availability of the Small Grant Fund, providing an opportunity for Community Groups and Organisations to secure grants of up to £500.


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Ashington Town Council Small Grant Fund Now Open For Applications





Join the Ashington Hirst Running Club!

Are you interested in running for fitness, competition, or just for fun? Check out the Ashington Hirst Running Club! As an affiliated UK Athletics running club, Ashington Hirst Running Club welcomes runners of all skill levels.


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Join the Ashington Hirst Running Club!





Civic Head Attends Veterans and Elders Institute's Volunteer Celebration

The Civic Head, Cllr Victor Bridges was delighted to be invited to the recent Volunteer Celebration Night at the Ashington Veterans and Elders Institute. It was a pleasure for the Civic Head to attend along with his wife for a night of games and entertainment. 


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Civic Head Attends Veterans and Elders Institute's Volunteer Celebration





Reset and Reach Your 2024 Health Goals with Better Health and Dry January

Looking to reset and reach your health goals in 2024? Better Health and Dry January has all of the information and tools to help you achieve this!


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Reset and Reach Your 2024 Health Goals with Better Health and Dry January





Civic Head Attends Readley Christmas Afternoon Tea

Civic Head Cllr Victor Bridges attends the Readley Christmas Afternoon Tea event in support of the Readley Charity.


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Civic Head Attends Readley Christmas Afternoon Tea





A Heartfelt Thanks to Our Christmas Trail Participants

A big thank you goes out to all you children and families who participated in collecting trail stickers from our local shops.


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A Heartfelt Thanks to Our Christmas Trail Participants





Mind, Body & Spirit Takes the Prize in Ashington's Christmas Window Display Competition!

🌟 Congratulations to the Mind, Body & Spirit for Winning Ashington’s Christmas Window Display Competition! 🎉✨


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Mind, Body & Spirit Takes the Prize in Ashington's Christmas Window Display Competition!





Christmas Cheer Captured at Ashington’s Christmas Light Switch-On

Hundreds gathered on Thursday, November 30th for Ashington’s annual lighting event that sparked the festive spirit across the town. Check out the video below for a recap of the Switch-On Event.


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Christmas Cheer Captured at Ashington’s Christmas Light Switch-On





Construction on Ashington Train Station Temporarily Halted for Holidays

The construction site for the new Ashington train station will be brought to a temporary stop over the upcoming holidays, according to a recent letter sent to residents from Neil Blagburn, Programme Delivery Director for the Northumberland Line Programme.


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Construction on Ashington Train Station Temporarily Halted for Holidays





Casual Vacancy - Central Ward

Notice of Vacancy - The Town Council previously announced the very sad passing away of Councillor Lawrence Henderson. This has created a vacancy for a Councillor in Central Ward, and following Lawrence’s funeral yesterday the vacancy is now officially declared.


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Casual Vacancy - Central Ward





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Upcoming Meetings & Events



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Finance & General Services Committee - 8th July 2025

Finance & General Services Committee on Tuesday 8th July 2025, 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.

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Full Council Meeting - 29th July 2025

Full Council on Tuesday 29th July 2025, 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 available below no less than 3 working days before the meeting.

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Finance & General Services Committee - 9th September 2025

Finance & General Services Committee on Tuesday 9th September 2025, 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 available below no less than 3 working days before the meeting.

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