Newbiggin by the Sea Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Result- 23rd November 2023 On Thursday 23rd November 2023 a referendum was held on whether to adopt the Newbiggin by the Sea Neighbourhood Plan. The result was a ‘yes’ vote (72 percent of votes cast compared to 28 percent voting ‘no’) by the Newbiggin electorate of whom 14 […]
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 […]
Front Street in Newbiggin by the Sea will be closed from Whitehouse Corner to McColls from 10.30am to 11.15am on Sunday 12th November, for the Newbiggin by the Sea Remembrance Day Parade and during the Service of Remembrance. The closure is highlighted in red on the attached image and more information is available on the […]
The 2nd Annual Newbiggin Garden and Community Awards was a resounding success, bringing together the energetic and passionate residents of Newbiggin. The event, organized by the Newbiggin Town Council, was an unforgettable experience that celebrated the achievements of our amazing residents and provided a platform for community engagement. The event was well-attended, with residents […]
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 […]
The installation of the smart 770L wheelie bin housing units started on the Promenade 17th August 2023. These have been personalised with a bespoke Newbiggin by the Sea image by a local artist. We will still retain some of the smaller 120l bins too, to ensure the bins are accessible to all. More information out […]
Back in April, Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council considered a grant request from Newbiggin Community Garden and Workshop at the Elizabethen Hall and agreed to a donation of £500 towards the materials they required. The majority of our Councillors called in to visit the Community Garden (located on Hepple Road in the Spital Estate) […]
We’d love to be sharing photos of our beautiful floral displays this year but unfortunately we can’t! We’ve had a report that lots of plants are being stolen from the flower beds on Gibson Street and Front Street. The beautiful planting displays throughout the town cost the residents of Newbiggin by the Sea over £6000 […]
The Secret Garden Award 2023 – Those hidden gems the public cannot see. To enter your Secret Garden please email us: – ask@newbiggintowncouncil.gov.uk. You will receive a form to complete and a request for a picture of your secret garden. The closing date for entries – 23rd July 2023. These are the gardens that cannot […]
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.
