Ashington Town Council is proud to announce the formation of its new Youth Advisory Committee, aimed at amplifying young voices in local governance. The committee’s primary focus will be the creation of an Ashington Town Council Youth Forum, designed to engage young people in the democratic process and give them a direct line to influence town council decision-making.

The Youth Advisory Committee will work closely with local youth providers and seek to engage directly with young people across Ashington. This collaborative approach aims to ensure a diverse range of youth perspectives are represented in council discussions and initiatives.

The town of Ashington came alive on Sunday 7th July, as residents and visitors alike gathered for the annual Ashington Community Fair Day.

Ashington Town Council is carrying out essential housekeeping and maintenance work on local play areas, aligning with our priority of ‘improving the environment and providing a safe and pleasant place to live’. These activities are being carried out in preparation for the busy school holiday period.

Our dedicated Neighbourhood Services Officers, Mark Air and Ryan Appleby, have worked hard to upkeep several play areas, including Peoples Park and North Seaton Colliery. Their efforts demonstrate our workforce’s commitment to maintaining our community spaces. We’re also working collaboratively with teams from Northumberland County Council Neighbourhood Services, who have provided valuable assistance with some of the maintenance tasks.

Ashington Town Council is pleased to announce the installation of new secure gates at Nursery Park Allotment site. This improvement, brought forward by the Council’s new allotment officer, Alan Bunker, addresses longstanding concerns raised by allotment holders and enhances the security and management of the site.

The new installation includes both vehicle and pedestrian entrances with lockable gates, resolving parking issues that have frustrated the site.

Despite budget constraints, the Council prioritised this project to fulfil its duty of maintaining and securing allotment gardens. Haydon County Cllr Brian Gallacher, and Haydon Ward Town Cllrs, Marjorie Chambers, Graeme Wright and John Tully collaborated to share costs, demonstrating a commendable example of cooperation for community benefit.

As the school year comes to a close, many families are wondering how to keep their children entertained during the long summer break.

In a meeting of the Finance and General Services Committee held on Tuesday, 9th July, Ashington Town councillors approved a series of small grants to support local community groups and initiatives.

Ashington Town Council is pleased to share the ongoing efforts of the Northumberland County Council Neighbourhood Services Team, funded through a significant Partnership Agreement. This agreement, underpinned by Ashington Town Council, supports a dedicated workforce of five operatives, including the essential vehicles and machinery required to maintain and enhance our community environment.

The primary responsibilities of this workforce include emptying public litter bins, street cleansing, and responding to incidents of fly-tipping. However, these dedicated operatives have on occasion been redirected to tackle other pressing issues such as weed spraying, clearances, hedge maintenance, and strimming. This adaptability ensures that they can provide comprehensive support to the core workforce, addressing a wide range of environmental issues in Ashington. We have included various before and after photographs shared at our last two Partnership board meetings.

Northumberland County Council is preparing to submit a Full Planning Application for the proposed development of the Portland Park Cinema in Ashington. Residents are invited to view the proposal and provide feedback on the scheme.

The town of Ashington has embarked on an inspiring new project titled ‘Ashington to the Future,’ inviting the young minds of the community to delve into the rich history of their hometown and imagine its future.

Ashington Town Council has announced the allocation of £66,000 in grants to local organisations as part of its annual funding initiative.