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Civic Head
The role of the Civic Head
- The Council shall appoint a Civic Head and Deputy Civic Head by resolution of the Council at the Annual Meeting in May.
- The Council shall delegate to this role attendance at civic and ceremonial functions that require a civic presence. This includes events in the community, such as openings and fundraising events organised by voluntary and charitable organisations, and other events determined by the Council.
- While delegating to this role, the Council and its officers shall have due regard that the role is not governed by the legislation and civic protocol applicable to that of Town Mayor.
- In the absence of the Civic Head, the Deputy Civic Head will undertake those matters delegated in accordance with this Standing Order.
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Improve Your Mental Wellbeing with Northumberland Recovery College
07 May 2025
Free Local Activities Available Throughout May 2025
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Elections - May 2025
03 May 2025
Please follow the links to view the full results of both the County and Town Council elections which have recently taken place in Ashington, and elsewhere in Northumberland.
Ashington Town Council had contested elections in five out of six wards, all very recently announced. County Councillor seats were announced in the early hours of Friday morning.
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Northumberland Line Celebrates 250,000 Passenger Journeys
01 May 2025
The Northumberland Line has reached a significant milestone this April, with train operator Northern confirming that over 250,000 passenger journeys have been made since services began in December 2024.
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Easter Holiday Free Swim Sessions a Splashing Success!
30 April 2025
Record Turnout for Council-Funded Swimming Initiative.
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Ashington Set to Host Inaugural ECO Fair with Sustainable Solutions and Local Talent
16 April 2025
Ashington Town Council has announced the launch of the town’s first-ever ECO Fair, scheduled for Friday 25th April from 10am to 3pm at the Ashington Hirst Welfare Centre.
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Ashington Town Council Grant Presented to Sea Cadets at Awards Evening
15 April 2025
Civic Head Councillor Caroline Ball attended the Ashington Sea Cadets’ awards evening on Friday, 4th April 2025, where she presented an annual grant on behalf of Ashington Town Council. The funding will support the valuable work of this local youth organisation.
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LOVE Northumberland Awards 2025 - Now Open for Applications
15 April 2025
Applications are now open for the 14th annual LOVE Northumberland Awards – the prestigious celebration honoring outstanding community environmental work across the county.
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City Nature Challenge 2025: North East England
15 April 2025
The City Nature Challenge is an exciting global competition where people around the world compete to record the most wildlife species over one weekend. From Friday, April 25th to Monday, April 28th, 2025, communities will work together to document local biodiversity by logging sightings on the iNaturalist platform.
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Spring is Blooming in Ashington!
10 April 2025
Spring has arrived and Ashington’s looking lovely – with daffodils and crocuses popping up, flower towers full of colour, and Hirst Park fresh and bright. Our town’s gateways and entrances have been freshly tended too, and they’re looking fab – a great welcome for anyone coming in. We’ve even got sustainable planting making Station Road shine.
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TENDER OPPORTUNITY - NORTH SEATON COLLIERY PLAY AREA
10 April 2025
THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN AWARDED TO KOMPAN.
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