Northumberland County Council has initiated a 12-week public consultation period for its Draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan. The Council is seeking input from residents, stakeholders, and interested parties until October 18, 2024.

On 29th July, the Chancellor announced changes to the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP). This annual one-off payment was introduced in 1997 to help pensioners cover heating costs during winter, providing up to £300 depending on your age and living situation.

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Today, I had the pleasure of attending the Opportunities Fair at Ashington Hirst Welfare.

Ashington residents are invited to attend the upcoming Full Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 at the Town Hall (65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX) at 6:00pm.

The UK Government has made a commitment to reverse habitat and species decline across England. As part of this initiative, the Environment Act 2021 requires the development of Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) in every area. These strategies will outline priorities and actions for nature recovery, including a habitat map and a biodiversity statement.

We at Ashington Town Council are always looking for a greener alternative to certain areas of our lives. Recycling benefits the environment and can also benefit the public. Today we are celebrating an often-overlooked way of recycling, our charity shops around Ashington.

Ashington Town Council’s Pride Picnic, held on Saturday, September 7th, at Hirst Park,

In a continued effort to support local wildlife and engage the community in environmental conservation, Neighbourhood Services Officers Mark Air and Ryan Appleby have installed 160 bird boxes, following funding approval from the Climate Change and Environment Committee in May.

Ashington Town Council is thrilled to announce the resounding success of its summer free family swim sessions, with over 100 young people and their families diving into the fun at Ashington Leisure Centre.

The initiative, launched in August and supported by Places Leisure, provided free swimming opportunities every Saturday throughout the summer holidays. The response from the community was overwhelmingly positive, with families enjoying quality time together.

The success of the swim sessions follows on the heels of another popular Youth Advisory Committee initiative - the Tuesday Market activities. Throughout the summer, these events offered a diverse range of free entertainment for young people, from engaging crafts, media and wildlife to exhilarating breakdancing sessions. The variety of activities ensured there was something for everyone, further demonstrating the Council’s commitment to providing accessible, enjoyable experiences for Ashington’s youth.

Building on this success, Ashington Town Council is excited to announce that the free swim sessions will return during the October half-term break. This time, families will have two opportunities during the week to make a splash. We will also have a trick or treat trail and some spectacularly spooky stalls on the Tuesday Market.

The Town Council extends its heartfelt thanks to Places Leisure and the staff at Ashington Leisure Centre for their support and cooperation in making these sessions possible.

Dates and times for the October half-term free swim sessions will be announced soon. Families are encouraged to keep an eye on the Ashington Town Council’s social media channels and website for updates.

We would love to hear from you. For more information or to provide feedback, please contact Ashington Town Council at admin@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk or call (01670) 624521.