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Bin the Wipe Campaign

Ashington Town Council are supporting @Northumbrian Water’s Bin the Wipe campaign to raise awareness of the devastating consequences that can happen when wet wipes are wrongly flushed down the toilet.


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Bin the Wipe Campaign





Couple Celebrate Their Platinum Wedding Anniversary

Mr Robert & Mrs Margaret Auld celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary (Platinum) on Tuesday 22nd March.


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Couple Celebrate Their Platinum Wedding Anniversary





Great British Spring Clean Ashington 2022

Back for its seventh year, the 2022 Great British Spring Clean takes place 25 March – 10 April. This year the message is simple. Join the #BigBagChallenge and pledge to pick up as much litter as you can during the campaign.


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Great British Spring Clean Ashington 2022





Northumberland Local Plan 2016-2036 - Adoption Statement

Northumberland County Council formally adopted the Northumberland Local Plan 2016 to 2036 on 31 March 2022. This is in accordance with Section 23 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and Regulation 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012. 


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Northumberland Local Plan 2016-2036 -  Adoption Statement





Applications for Annual Grant Aid Funding are invited

Ashington Town Council aims to promote and protect the quality of life and well-being of those who live in, work in, or visit the local area. To this end, the Council offer grants to local organisations based in, or providing services to the locality, to help them maintain and develop their services, facilities, and activities.

The Council has a long history of funding sports clubs and local charities with annual subsidies, and of making funding available to provide smaller grants throughout the year.

The Annual Grant Aid Funding process is open, and the Council has set aside a total pot of £59,000 for this purpose in the financial year 2022/23.

Grant Aid is for voluntary, non-profit making organisations who provide facilities, activities, and services principally for residents served by Ashington Town Council.

Applications for Annual Grant Aid Funding must be received by Friday 13th May 2022.


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Applications for Annual Grant Aid Funding are invited





Fairtrade award success for local primary school

A primary school in South East Northumberland has taken its first steps towards becoming a certified ‘Eco School’ after receiving the FairAware Award from the Fairtrade Foundation.


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Fairtrade award success for local primary school





Trinity Church Spring Coffee Morning

Saturday 9th April, 10.00am - 11.30am, in support of church funds.


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Trinity Church Spring Coffee Morning





FULL COUNCIL MEETING - Tuesday 29th March, commencing at 7:00pm

The next meeting of the Council is being held on Tuesday 29th March, commencing at 7:00pm at North Seaton Community Centre, Manley View, NE63 9TF.

Prior to the meeting Northumbria Police will hold a Police and Communities Together (PACT) Meeting, commencing at 6:00pm.


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FULL COUNCIL MEETING - Tuesday 29th March, commencing at 7:00pm





Applications invited for funding towards Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in Ashington

In 2022, Her Majesty, The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, commemorating 70 years of service.

To help celebrate the occasion, Ashington Town Council will make £5,000 available to non-profit making voluntary and community groups.

The purpose of this special fund is to support groups to put on celebratory events, activities or projects, which mark the occasion in this platinum jubilee year.

Grants of up to £250 are available. Applications must be received by 29th April 2022.


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Applications invited for funding towards Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in Ashington





Age UK Scams Awareness Programme

Age UK Northumberland has launched a new scams prevention and support programme for older people in Northumberland.


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Age UK Scams Awareness Programme





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Upcoming Meetings & Events



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Finance & General Services Committee - 9th July 2024

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.

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Climate Change & Environment Committee - 30th July 2024

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. 

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Finance & General Services Committee - 10th September 2024

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. 

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