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Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council sent a formal letter to Councillor Glen Sanderson, Leader of Northumberland County Council on 5th December 2023  raising concerns regarding the unacceptable state of areas in our town within the remit of Northumberland County Council Countryside Services. Areas within the departments remit include: Milburn Park and Needles Eye (excluding […]

We have put together a non exhaustive list to help residents understand what is Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council responsibility and what is Northumberland County Council responsibility. We often work in partnership with Northumberland County Council too. To report an issue to Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council email ask@newbiggintowncouncil.gov.uk or call 01670 851833 […]

Earlier this year Friends of the Earth published figures that show tree coverage across the UK. Tree coverage is England is at 12.8%, with just 10% made up by woodland – paling in comparison to the EU where woodland cover stands at 38%. This report showed that Newbiggin by the Sea has the lowest tree […]

One in the cells – after a man is apprehended by officers with the assistance of a group of Good Samaritans in Northumberland. Just after 3am this morning (Wednesday), police received a report that a man was attempting to gain access to vehicles on Front Street in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. With officers swiftly en route, quick-thinking residents […]