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Town Council Applauds Successful Metal Recycling at North Seaton Colliery Allotments

The Town Council commends our Allotment Officer, Alan Bunker, and the dedicated allotment holders for their outstanding efforts in clearing years of accumulated metal waste from the North Seaton Colliery site. What could have ended up in landfill has been recycled. This initiative has sparked a broader conversation about sustainable practices and waste management on our allotments.

We strongly support the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” approach, with a strong emphasis on the first two Rs.

When reduction and reuse aren’t possible, we’ll focus on proper recycling. Our recent metal collection was such a success, we plan to extend this approach to other materials like glass in the future, and reach out to all allotment sites.

If you have ideas, especially those specific to allotment settings, please contact Alan at alan.bunker@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk

Together, we can cultivate not just vegetables, but also more sustainable allotment management.


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Town Council Applauds Successful Metal Recycling at North Seaton Colliery Allotments





Ashington Town Council Bird Box Initiative Helps Boost Local Wildlife and Community Engagement

Ashington Town Council is thrilled see the fun and efforts of a community-focused bird box initiative, spearheaded by our dedicated Neighbourhood Services Officers, Mark, and Ryan. This initiative has seen the creation of hundreds of handmade bird boxes, designed to provide safe nesting spaces for local birdlife and encourage environmental stewardship within our community.


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Ashington Town Council Bird Box Initiative Helps Boost Local Wildlife and Community Engagement





Ashington Town Council Backs Campaign for New E-Bike Battery Safety Laws

Ashington Town Council has formally voted to support a nationwide campaign seeking to improve the safety of lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes and e-scooters. The decision was made at the recent Climate Change and Environment Committee meeting held on 30th July.

The council is backing the Battery Safety Campaign led by consumer safety charity Electrical Safety First, which calls for the introduction of new legislation to tackle the growing issue of lithium-ion battery fires. These incidents have become a significant safety concern across the UK, with 11 people losing their lives to fires involving e-bikes and e-scooters last year, and hundreds more injured.


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Ashington Town Council Backs Campaign for New E-Bike Battery Safety Laws





Ashington Town Council Addresses Tree Removal Concerns: Quick Action Yields Facts

Ashington Town Council is pleased to share comprehensive information regarding tree management in our community, following inquiries from concerned residents and Cllrs. In response to questions about tree removals in various areas of Ashington, the Town Council has taken proactive steps to gather accurate information from both Northumberland County Council (NCC) and Bernicia.

We encourage residents to stay informed and engaged with local environmental initiatives. The Town Council remains dedicated to acting on residents’ concerns, seeking accurate information from the appropriate sources, and working with our partners to ensure Ashington remains a green and vibrant place to live.


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Ashington Town Council Addresses Tree Removal Concerns: Quick Action Yields Facts





Great Big Green Week a Sustainable Success at Ashington Tuesday Market

Ashington Town Council extends its sincere thanks to all the residents and organisations who participated in the Great Big Green Week event this past Tuesday at the weekly outdoor market on Station Road. The buzzing atmosphere and community enthusiasm for sustainable living was inspiring!

“We’re so grateful to the many fantastic local groups who hosted stalls and shared invaluable information on reducing energy use, increasing recycling and reuse, growing food sustainably, and protecting our regional wildlife and natural habitats,” said Chair of Ashington’s Climate Change Committee, Cllr Sophie Robinson. “The event was a wonderful demonstration of our community’s commitment to taking climate action.”


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Great Big Green Week a Sustainable Success at Ashington Tuesday Market





Ashington Gears Up for The Great Big Green Week

As the world continues its fight against climate change, Ashington Town Council is joining forces with local organisations to raise awareness and inspire action during The Great Big Green Week.


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Ashington Gears Up for The Great Big Green Week





Ashington Climate and Nature Initiatives

Ashington Town Council is taking major strides in climate action and protecting local wildlife and habitats through several new initiatives announced at their Climate Change and Environment Committee meeting last night.


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Ashington Climate and Nature Initiatives





ASHINGTON SAYS NO TO LITTER BUGS

The town of Ashington is calling on all residents to show their love for their community by reducing waste, reusing items, and recycling properly.

Recent figures show fly-tipping is on the rise, with a whopping 115 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish spread over nearly 2,000 incidents in the last financial year ☹️ Not to mention an astounding 326 tonnes of general litter in public bins and found littering our streets, despite the tireless efforts of volunteers and the NCC Local Services Team who litter pick. It’s hard to imagine that amount of rubbish - we hope our infographic below helps.


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ASHINGTON SAYS NO TO LITTER BUGS





Climate Change & Environmental Committee Meeting

Ashington Town Council will hold its Climate Change & Environment Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 30th at 5:30pm in the Council Chamber.


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Climate Change & Environmental Committee Meeting





Local Group Expands Battle to Save Native Red Squirrels

A local conservation group is waging war against an invasive species that threatens to wipe out one of Britain’s most beloved woodland creatures.


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Local Group Expands Battle to Save Native Red Squirrels





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