As we are upgrading to fibre broadband and a new telephony system in the office we may experience a disruption to our telephone line and internet access tomorrow (29th November). The office will be open between 11am and 12 noon as normal.
Grant Funding available for local organisations for 'schemes to assist Newbiggin residents suffering hardship as a consequence of the current rollout of Universal Credit in our area'. At a meeting of the Town Council held Wednesday 21st November it was agreed unanimously to ring fence £2,000 of the remaining grant budget for use by local [...]
Senior Citizens at Risk – with 11 accidental electrical fires a day affecting people aged 65 and over, Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) and Electrical Safety First ask people to check on older neighbours and friends Last year in England, 3,849 accidental electrical fires were reported in the homes of people aged 65 and [...]
We have today (16th November) received notification from Northumberland County Council that vehicular traffic will be prohibited on Matfen Terrace Back lane from 15th November to 21st November while Northern Powergrid carry out emergency low voltage mains repairs. Please call 0345 600 6400 and quote the reference number (EMG TTRO 111738485) for further information. […]
New gateway signage has been installed to welcome visitors to Newbiggin by the Sea. 4 x signs have been installed; on the North Seaton Road entrance, at Woodhorn Roundabout, on the extremity of the parish boundary on the A189 on the extremity of the parish boundary on the road to Lynemouth The signage was [...]
Plans to regenerate Newbiggin Welfare and Collingwood Field into facilities for Junior and Senior football will be available to view today (November 7th) from 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm at the St Bartholomew’s Church Hall. There will also be an opportunity to speak with Officers. This project is being lead by AFC Newbiggin Football Club. [...]
Saturday 10th November 2018 Organised by Newbiggin Veterans Association World War One Centenary Commemorative Concert Wansbeck Suite, Newbiggin Sport & Community Centre 6.00pm to 8.00pm Entry FREE by ticket only Sunday 11th November 2018 Organised by Newbiggin Veterans Association 6.00am Pipers to Play 'The Battle's Over' on Quay Wall 10.00am Wreath Laying at Colliery Memorial [...]
Clear Channel have been busy installing a new bus shelter at the turning circle on Sea Crest Road today. Due to the proximity to the coast this well used bus stop is extremely exposed in harsh weather conditions and the new bus shelter will afford the passengers shelter from both prevailing winds and rain. The [...]
The Town Council has an agreement with Northumberland County Council for the provision of seasonal planting around the town. Northumberland County Council's Neighbourhood Services team have been hard at work planting approximately 8000 bedding plants around the town. The mixes of wallflowers, polyanthus and bellis will certainly brighten up Newbiggin over the coming winter months. [...]
Age UK Northumberland have released some advice for older people in your family or community to help them to feel safe this Halloween. Tips for Older people They have also released some advice that families partaking in Halloween activities might bear in mind. Tips for families
