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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.
Archive
New Speed Devices in Ashington
12 March 2024
Ashington Town Council commenced a programme of placing Speed Indicator Devices (SID) around the town, in 2018, following residents expressing concerns of drivers using excessive speed.
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POIGNANT NEW SHOW ABOUT GROWING UP EMBARKS ON SPRING TOUR ACROSS THE NORTH
11 March 2024
Unfiltered, funny, and thought-provoking new production devised and performed by young people, for young people
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Ashington Takes Action to Help Insects Thrive
08 March 2024
As spring approaches, Ashington Town Council is taking steps to protect and support the insect populations that are vital to the local ecosystem.
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Tree Planting Scheme in North Seaton
08 March 2024
A further tree planting scheme has been completed in Ashington.
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ASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL - RESULT OF POLL - CENTRAL WARD
08 March 2024
It has been declared by the Deputy Returning Officer for Northumberland County Council, that Paul Richard Wright was duly elected to the post of Councillor for the Central Ward of Ashington Town Council, following an election that took place on 7th March 2024.
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Ashington Gears Up for the Great British Spring Clean 2024
07 March 2024
Ashington Town Council is calling on all community members to join forces for the annual Great British Spring Clean, running March 15th through March 31st. This nationwide campaign organized by Keep Britain Tidy rallies volunteers to spruce up their neighbourhoods by tackling litter and plastic pollution.
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Ashington Town Council Awards Community Group Funding
05 March 2024
Ashington Town Council met on Tuesday 13th February and agreed to award funding to three local community groups for their work to better the town. A total of £1,500 was granted from the council’s small grant fund.
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Embracing Nature's Healing Power: Introducing Green Social Prescribing
05 March 2024
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending an insightful event at Full Circle Food, presented by Natural England and Northumberland Wildlife Trust focused on green social prescribing – the remarkable practice of supporting individuals in engaging with nature-based activities to improve their mental and physical well-being.
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In Memory of Councillor Vicki Brown
04 March 2024
With sadness we share news of the passing of Councillor Vicki Brown on Tuesday 27th February 2024.
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Campaign Urges Public to #LookCloser at Signs of Child Exploitation in Northumberland
04 March 2024
A public awareness campaign starts on 4th March and is urging residents of Northumberland to be vigilant about signs of child exploitation related to county lines drug trafficking. The #LookCloser campaign aims to educate the public about how to spot and report potential instances of child criminal and financial exploitation
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