On Wednesday Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council’s tree had to be removed and shredded due to a 10ft crack in the main trunk which made it unsafe. West Bedlington Town Council, also sadly had to remove its tree due to Health and Safety concerns resulting from an issue which was identified with the base […]
We are sorry to say that due to a massive split in the trunk of the Town Christmas Tree (that runs up the trunk), the Town Christmas Tree will be removed as a matter of health and safety. We have considered options such as splinting the trunk but the split is too severe and this […]
Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council sent a formal letter to Councillor Glen Sanderson, Leader of Northumberland County Council on 5th December 2023 raising concerns regarding the unacceptable state of areas in our town within the remit of Northumberland County Council Countryside Services. Areas within the departments remit include: Milburn Park and Needles Eye (excluding […]
Newbiggin by the Sea Neighbourhood Plan has been approved by the residents of Newbiggin by the Sea. The results of the vote, held on 23 November 2023, reveal a 72% majority in favour of adopting the plan. A total of 603 residents participated in the vote, representing 14% of the local electorate (4379). […]
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 […]
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.
