Archive for the ‘Local News’ Category

Many concerns have been raised to Northumbria Police and the Council about the impact Motor Cycle Anti-Social Behaviour is having on the local community, especially in the Newbiggin area. Despite best attempts to educate people about the impact and the dangers involved in this activity, people still choose to buy them and often allow young […]

Newbiggin continues to experience increased reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB); in particular Northumbria Police are receiving reports of youths climbing onto the roof of the Sports Centre, which is currently under refurbishment, soon be enjoyed by the local community. Whilst the building is under development a large amount of scaffolding has been erected which is […]

Construction work is now underway to refurbish and remodel Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre. Architect Howarth Litchfield will be responsible for architecture and interior design while Brims Construction (Brims) has been appointed building contractor. The £1.9m Northumberland County Council funded scheme will include a new and improved sporting offer and a community hub. The ground floor gym area […]

A Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Fund has been launched by Northumberland County Council to help communities celebrate the historic occasion during 2022. This year, Her Majesty, The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, commemorating 70 years of service. The council has allocated £70,000 to help communities across Northumberland celebrate this […]

Bernicia has joined with North East housing providers to develop a regional employment partnership, designed to improve employment outcomes for people living in social and supported housing. Housing Employment Network North East, which is set to launch in April, is an ambitious and innovative partnership that offers a region-wide approach to employability, aiming to break […]

Newbiggin by the Sea Mayor, Councillor Louise Spratt, accompanied by Councillor Alison Sutherland presenting £300 to members of Jayess Newbiggin Brass Band during their Christmas Carols at the Bandstand performance on Saturday 18th December. Following receipt of a small grant application, which was considered at a meeting of the Finance and HR Committee on 15th […]