Archive for the ‘Local News’ Category

From Monday, November 16th, residents and other interested parties will be able to look at detailed plans for the Northumberland Line – which will connect Ashington to central Newcastle with a number of stops in between. The consultation will be available from November 16th by going to nland.uk/line and will close on December 14th.  With a proposed opening date […]

Newbiggin by the Sea SA Toy Appeal Newbiggin by the Sea SA Corps Annual Toy Appeal will be a little different this year due to Covid-19. However, if you would like to donate a Christmas present to a local disadvantaged child we would like your help! Please note we request that toys are new and […]

Last year we asked you for your help to identify the ‘big issues’ for our neighbourhood plan. We have reviewed all the valuable feedback and prepared a draft vision for our town, as well as identifying planning policy themes and other actions that could address the big issues. Now we need your views on our […]

The Government recently announced that play areas can re-open from 4th July however it is absolute that a Covid-19 risk assessment must be conducted prior to re-opening by operators. We will be looking at assessing the risks and what, if any, measures we can put in place over the next couple of weeks.  Our assessment […]

Northumberland County Council have today re-opened the town centre public toilets following a Covid-19 risk assessment and inspection. Users of the facilities are requested to follow a one-in-one-out system to ensure the facilities are used by only one person at a time to ensure social distancing can take place.  Social distancing ground markers have been […]

We asked Northumberland County Council to install a themed planter to symbolise the community appreciation of the NHS and all key workers during these troubling times and they have delivered. We think the horticultural team have done an excellent job (as always!) and look forward to seeing the colours develop in the coming weeks as […]

The Enhanced Service Team have been busy making their way along the Town Centre (Front Street) weeding and sweeping as they go. They are doing a fantastic job and this was noted by a local trader who came out of their shop to thank them and offer them a refreshing drink. Both Operatives really appreciate […]