A partial seasonal dog ban on Newbiggin Bay came back into effect on May 1. In 2011 Northumberland County Council first put in place an exclusion order on dogs accessing parts of beaches at Newbiggin (and Blyth) over the summer months. Dogs are also not allowed in any enclosed children’s play areas all year round. […]
We say goodbye to Elaine Brown, who has served as Newbiggin by the Sea Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer since 2021. Elaine joined the Newbiggin Town Council in 2017 as Deputy Clerk, Elaine has 17 years experience in the sector and is an advanced qualified Clerk. Elaine commented “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working […]
In January 2023 Newbiggin Town Council had supported Mia Smith through our grant scheme. This is Mia’s journey following this and we look forward to hearing more from her in the future! Barrie Smith, Mia’a father commented “Thanks again to Newbiggin Town Council- it’s been very much appreciated and has enabled us to work […]
Five years ago was the last time the residents of Newbiggin by the Sea saw a change in the amount they pay per household towards the Town Council precept, when we reduced it by 1%. In the four years since this change (since 2020/21) we have kept the amount payable by households towards the Town […]
Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council is delighted to announce that the installation of the toddler to primary play equipment is complete at Central Park Play Area – this is near Grace Darling Primary and is a short walk from the Newbiggin Sports and Community Hub by walking around the Skatepark. Wicksteed Leisure were awarded […]
At a meeting of the Finance & HR Committee held 15th November, the members considered a grant request from Wansbeck Christmas Campaign. Members unanimously agreed to support the request with a donation of £500 from the Community Resilience Fund. Wansbeck Christmas Campaign is a constituted group who fundraise in order to collect and buy presents […]
At a meeting of the Finance & HR Committee held 15th November, members unanimously agreed to support Newbiggin Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal with a donation of £500 towards presents from the Community Resilience Fund. Since the 1990’s The Salvation Army have been running a Christmas Present Appeal to collect presents for vulnerable children and […]
Our town centre office is located at 76 Front Street. The office will be open to the public between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon Monday to Friday.
