Archive for the ‘Local News’ Category

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) […]

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 […]

The Local Government Boundary Commission  for England (LGBCE) has published proposals for new electoral arrangements for Northumberland. A summary is attached Summary The electoral arrangements for Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council are proposed to change. A map outlining the proposed electoral arrangements for our council area is shown below. It shows Westmorland Avenue, William […]