In 2022, Her Majesty, The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, commemorating 70 years of service.

To help celebrate the occasion, Ashington Town Council will make £5,000 available to non-profit making voluntary and community groups.

The purpose of this special fund is to support groups to put on celebratory events, activities or projects, which mark the occasion in this platinum jubilee year.

Grants of up to £250 are available. Applications must be received by 29th April 2022.

Age UK Northumberland has launched a new scams prevention and support programme for older people in Northumberland.

Ashington Town Council is looking to appoint a second Neighbourhood Services Officer to work in all areas of the town.  The successful candidate will be part of a small team of dedicated officers based at Ashington Town Hall and will report to the Assets & Facilities Manager.

Applicants must have experience of working in a similar direct service delivery role and should also have a good knowledge of the geographic area of the town.

Ashington Town Council are seeking volunteers, to take part in this years Great British Spring Clean 2022 Campaign.

Emotional wellbeing support for parents and carers of children and young people in the trailblazer areas of Ashington, Bedlington, Hexham, Blyth or being home schooled.

Northumberland County Council want to support more people of all ages and circumstances to walk and cycle more often and make active travel the natural choice for short journeys. 

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

Collection points have been set up across the county for residents to drop-off donations of items needed to support those seeking refuge from the conflict in Ukraine

To mark National Empty Homes Week (28 February- 6 March), Northumberland County Council is highlighting the work that is taking place to address the problem of empty properties in the county and is appealing to anyone who owns or knows of a long-term empty property to get in touch. 

The final new station for the Northumberland Line rail scheme has been given the go-ahead.