I visited Ashington Veterans and Elders Institute yesterday, Tuesday 8th August, along with the Civic Head, Cllr Victor Bridges and Cllr Marjorie Chambers.

The Civic Head was again delighted to be presenting cheques from Ashington Town Council Annual Grant Fund and Small Grant Fund, on Thursday 3rd August 2023.

Residents of the Haydon Ward may be asked to vote in a by-election, as a result of the Casual Vacancy declared on 20th July 2023.

Northumberland County Council Elections Office has received ten signatures requesting a poll. If there are more than two people nominated there will be a by-election on Thursday 12th October 2023. Please be aware that this is not the official notice of the election, which will not be posted until 7th September, after which time, nominations will be requested. However, in view that this will be the first election in Ashington under the new law that photo ID is required to vote at a polling station, it is worth making everyone aware at the earliest opportunity.

Vicky Morgan, Director of Repurposeful, was delighted to come to collect a grant cheque from Ashington Town Council for £500

Ashington Town Council planed to redevelop the play areas within the Orchid Meadows Estate,

Northumbria Police are asking the public to help them take action to catch anti-social off-road scrambler bike riders, who are causing mahem across the county and in particular in our area.

Riders are acting without any regard for the safety of the public and are causing upset to those enjoying our wonderful countryside.

To make a report, please contact 101 when the incident is happening. You can do this online, or via telephone.

Although you can buy an e-scooter in the UK, you cannot legally ride a private e-scooter on a UK public road, cycle lane, or pavement; you can only ride on private land. The only e-scooters that can be used on public roads are those that are rented as part of government-backed trials.

The law is clear that e-scooters are classified as Personal Light Electric Vehicles (PLEVs), so they are treated as motor vehicles and subject to the same legal requirements.

I had a lovely time at Ashington Family Hub this morning at their Summer Fair.

Well the School Summer Holidays are here!

Ashington Community Fair Day on Sunday 2nd July was a huge success despite a few heavy showers!