Ashington Campus Timeline

The new Ashington Campus has been developed through a collaborative effort between Northumberland College (part of Education Partnership North East), Department for Education, Northumberland County Council and Advance Northumberland. 

Supported by a wide range of employers, the campus will revolutionise skills education and skills. 

2024
July
New Ashington campus granted planning permission by councillors
New Ashington campus granted planning permission by councillors

Northumberland College’s pioneering new Ashington Campus has moved a step closer after the venture was granted planning approval.

2023
December
Planning permission submitted for Ashington college campus
New Ashington Campus

Plans have been submitted by the Department of Education (DfE) to build an ambitious and transformational college campus for Northumberland College.

March
Leaders back Ashington’s College of the Future
Leaders back Ashington’s College of the Future

Business leaders and sustainability champions have welcomed news of Northumberland College’s groundbreaking Gen Zero Ashington Campus.

2022
December
New Ashington college campus will be a ‘Gen Zero’ pioneer
New ashington campus

Northumberland College’s new Ashington Campus will be a ground-breaking ‘Gen Zero’ development – designed to be as close as possible to carbon neutral in both construction and operation.

April
Northumberland College purchases land for new town centre campus
New Ashington Campus google maps image.

Northumberland College has acquired a large plot of land in central Ashington to relocate its award-winning provision.

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