Wet wipes are the biggest causes of blockages and sewer flooding, and we really need your help. You can make a massive difference by making one easy change: Bin the Wipe. Many wipes are made from plastic, which means they don’t break down in water like toilet roll. Our toilets and sewer pipes are not designed for wipes. Even if […]
Today, on the fourth day after the elections, in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972, s 16 (3), Cllr Michael Boon, Cllr Lynn Burns, Cllr Mavis Cholerton, Cllr Malcolm Peden, and Cllr Alan Thompson, retire from their seats on Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council. Michael, Mavis, Malcolm and Alan have served on the [...]
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. […]
Once again we are supporting Caroline and Bad Apples to ensure that Newbiggin by the Sea is included in this fantastic Easter Challenge. Follow the Bad Apples NE Easter Challenge group on Facebook Share your Easter pictures, your Easter windows, your decorated eggs and winners will be picked to receive a visit from the Easter […]
The Town Council newsletter is with the distribution company to be delivered to every house in the Newbiggin Parish (Newbiggin and Woodhorn) this week. An electronic copy is also available to download on the following link: Newsletter March 2021
We are inviting feedback from our residents on a proposed new play area at Milburn Park. The consultation details are in a newsletter that will be delivered to every door in the Parish next week. Milburn Park is a strategically important historic park located in our increasingly popular coastal town. It was a prominent park […]
Northumberland County Council is encouraging voters to register for postal voting after the Government confirmed elections will go ahead on May 6. Preparations are well underway to enable the County, Town and Parish Councils and Police and Crime Commissioner elections to go ahead safely in a way which is COVID-secure for voters and staff. The council has sent everyone on the electoral register that is […]
We have been notified of a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order as follows: 120756624 TTRO U6519 Front St back Lane, Newbiggin Front Street Back Lane Newbiggin-by-the-sea The road closure has been requested by Lumsden & Carroll to carry out CCTV & Cleansing works. The order is valid on 01/03/2021 and the road will be closed between 09:00 […]
We have been notified of a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order as follows: 120718502 EMG TTRO A189 Spine Rd-Northbound carriageway A189 Spine Road Kitty Brewster Bridge To Woodhorn Round Blyth The emergency speed restriction of 50 mph has been requested by Northumberland County Council to facilitate the safety of Verge works. The emergency order is from 08/02/2021 […]
The question is often asked - Why does the Town Council NOT employ a Dog Warden? The answer - Town and Parish Councils do not have the legal power to employ enforcement officers who deal with dog fouling (or parking). Northumberland County Council (NCC) however do have these legal powers. NCC though do not have [...]