Democracy & Elections

Last night’s Full Council meeting proved to be a game-changer for young people in our town. Ashington Town Council has committed to turning youth ideas into reality, backing them with substantial funding and support.

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.

Ashington Town Council is pleased to announce that Gemma Hemsley has been successfully co-opted as a new Town Councillor for the College Ward. Cllr Hemsley signed her official declaration of acceptance of office this afternoon.

At the Ashington Town Council annual meeting last night, Tuesday 28th May 2024, Cllr Caroline Ball was elected as the new Civic Head, with Cllr Sophie Robinson elected Deputy Civic Head.

Ashington Town Council has a vacancy for a Town Councillor in the College Ward, which can be filled by co-option.

Anyone wishing to join the council via co-option must be eligible under s.79 of the Local Government Act 1972, and not disqualified under s.80 of the Local Government Act 1972.

The Town Council previously announced the very sad passing away of Councillor Vicki Brown. This has created a vacancy for a Councillor in College Ward, and following Vicki’s funeral yesterday the vacancy is now officially declared.

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.

The Returning Officer has issued a Notice of Poll for the election of a Parish Councillor for Ashington Central Ward. The by-election will be held on Thursday 7th March 2024.

Three candidates have been nominated:

Andy McGregor (Liberal Democrats) Elaine Peverley (Independent) Paul Richard Wright (Labour Party) Polling stations will be open from 7:00am to 10:00pm on election day. See the Notice of Poll for the assigned polling station locations and which electors are assigned to each station.

The notice of election for the vacant Ashington Central Ward Town Councillor position has been published today, Thursday 1st February 2024.

One Town Councillor will be elected to represent the Ashington Central Ward. Nomination forms are available now, until 4pm on Friday 9th February 2024.

Notice of Vacancy - The Town Council previously announced the very sad passing away of Councillor Lawrence Henderson. This has created a vacancy for a Councillor in Central Ward, and following Lawrence’s funeral yesterday the vacancy is now officially declared.