All of our play areas will be closed today until further notice. While we know this is disappointing to many, we ask that the closures are respected and as this is done as a result of government guidelines and good practice in the face of coronavirus. We urge all to follow the guidelines and stay […]
RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS Newbiggin by the Sea Salvation Army and St Andrew’s Methodist Church will be providing a meals on wheels service on a Monday evening for those in the town at most risk. The service will begin next Monday (30 March) using the facilities at the Salvation Army Community Hall with delivery taking place from […]
A scheme to upgrade Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre has been given the green light after County Councillors agreed to fund the work.This week the council’s cabinet agreed to £1.5 million of funding to refurbish the centre and remodel internal parts of the building to improve existing facilities.Plans include the relocation of the library within […]
Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council unanimously agreed the 2020-21 budget of £277,009 at its meeting on the 22nd January; a reduction of £12,975 on the 2019-20 budget. The Town Council will continue its support of local and enhanced environmental services, small projects, leisure and recreation support as usual. The reduction to the budget comes […]
Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council is inviting tenders for the design, supply, installation and maintenance of a town-wide CCTV System within the Parish. Download the information pack here CCTV TENDER It is the responsibility of all Tenderers to ensure that their tender is delivered no later than Wednesday 12th February. The Town Council will […]
A special New Years Day Parkrun at Newbiggin by the Sea saw 576 take part in the superb 5K route (100 up on last year). 174 were first timers and runners from 65 different running clubs took part. Parkrun tourists were welcomed from far and wide: Ackworth, Berwick, Cambridge, Glasgow, Hampsthwaite, Horsforth, Lancaster, London, Lake […]
Some wires have been exposed and cut following some vandalism to the bus shelter at the turning circle on Sea Crest Road. These wires which are intended for roof lights are not live as they have never been connected to a mains source and pose no danger to the public. Repairs are due to be […]
Amounts of household waste increase dramatically over Christmas – as residents unwrap presents, consume lots of tasty festive food and then dispose of everything from wrappings to Christmas trees! After declaring a climate emergency this year, the County Council wants everyone to do their bit for a cleaner and greener world and is providing advice […]
The Salvation Army has launched its annual Christmas Present Appeal in the Ashington and Newbiggin by the Sea area to ensure more than 200 children receive presents on Christmas Day. Last year Ashington and Newbiggin by the Sea Salvation Army, helped more than 200 children who had been referred to it by social workers and […]
We have received stock of the Northumberland County Council’s Highways Winter Services leaflet. Copies are available from the Town Council office. The leaflet has a map of the precautionary gritting network and gives details the County Council’s commitment to Winter highway services: Gritting – why, when and where, Does gritting always work, Gritting of footways […]
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.
