On Saturday 6 May 2023, the coronation of His Majesty King Charles the Third will take place at Westminster Abbey in London.

Business Chair, Cllr Mark Purvis offers a round-up of the year past, in advance of the Council’s Annual Meeting being held on Tuesday 16th May.

The report has been produced with links to news stories and is expected to be read mostly on-line. We will have copies printed that will be available on request, and at a number of locations around the town (to be confirmed). Please contact the Council if you know someone who would like a printed copy.

Ashington Town Council would like to thank everyone for taking part in the Bunny Hop Easter Egg Hunt.

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.

Awards of up to £500 are now available to help support your voluntary group or organisation  

The Council has taken delivery of 12 defibrillators, which will be installed this week. The equipment was purchased with funding from our County Councillors: Cllr Caroline Ball, Cllr Brian Gallacher, Cllr Lynne Grimshaw, Cllr Ken Parry and Cllr Mark Purvis.

County Cllrs were delighted to be part of this project and are reassured that the town will have greater coverage in the event of anyone having a cardiac arrest. The hope is that there will be many more defibrillators available when they are installed in schools, following the Government’s pledge that all schools will have at least one defibrillator by the end of the 2023 school year.

Ashington’s effort for The Great British Spring Clean Campaign for 2023 has been a huge success this year.

Follow Ashington Town Counci’s Bunny Hop Easter Egg Hunt this Easter Half Term.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Administration Assistant to join our team of committed officers serving Ashington Town Council.

Last night, Ashington Town Council formally welcomed Cllr John Tully as the new Leader. Cllr Lynne Grimshaw voiced heartfelt thanks on behalf of all members to outgoing Leader, Cllr Matthew Cuthbert, for his loyal service and hard work during his term of office.

Cllr Tully took the lead at the Council’s budget meeting in January, but was formally elected to the role last night. Cllr Tully made clear his intention to lead in developing a strategic plan for the Council, and identified several priorities that he seeks to formalise and expand upon with the support of Council colleagues.