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Northumberland County of Sanctuary (NCOS) brought the community together for a day of celebration and cultural exchange at their recent International Day event.

YMCA Northumberland’s Young Pioneer Programme is offering funded places for in-person training courses in late September and October 2024. These courses will take place at YMCA Northumberland, North View, Ashington, NE63 9XQ.

A brand new pilot scheme is launching in Northumberland to support and empower young people on their employability journey.

Northumberland County Council has initiated a 12-week public consultation period for its Draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan. The Council is seeking input from residents, stakeholders, and interested parties until October 18, 2024.

On 29th July, the Chancellor announced changes to the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP). This annual one-off payment was introduced in 1997 to help pensioners cover heating costs during winter, providing up to £300 depending on your age and living situation.

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Today, I had the pleasure of attending the Opportunities Fair at Ashington Hirst Welfare.

Ashington residents are invited to attend the upcoming Full Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 at the Town Hall (65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX) at 6:00pm.

The UK Government has made a commitment to reverse habitat and species decline across England. As part of this initiative, the Environment Act 2021 requires the development of Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) in every area. These strategies will outline priorities and actions for nature recovery, including a habitat map and a biodiversity statement.

We at Ashington Town Council are always looking for a greener alternative to certain areas of our lives. Recycling benefits the environment and can also benefit the public. Today we are celebrating an often-overlooked way of recycling, our charity shops around Ashington.