Archive for the ‘Local News’ Category

We would like to provide a further update regarding the Playzone facility. Recent issues with the floodlighting and connectivity have now been resolved, and we were in the process of arranging an official opening date while awaiting the installation of final signage. Unfortunately, we have now discovered that the Playzone has been subject to vandalism. […]

Newbiggin Town Council is delighted to share that at the Finance & HR Committee meeting held in November 2025, councillors approved a £300 funding request for Newbiggin Community Rowing Club. The club is a valued community group that brings people together to enjoy the home-built skiff, the Bella Arkle – whether through rowing or helping […]

  On 19th November 2025, during the Finance and HR Committee meeting, Newbiggin Town Council approved a £300 grant for Beyond Youth to support their work with local young people. This funding has helped deliver 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 delivered by the 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁, giving young people the chance to learn new skills and […]

On 19th November 2025, during the Finance and HR Committee meeting, Newbiggin Town Council approved a £300 grant for the Newbiggin Community Gardens & Workshop at Elizabethan Hall. This funding will go towards purchasing 40 bags of compost to refresh the raised beds and plants outside. Cllr Gwen Woodman, Chair of Newbiggin by the Sea, […]

  On 10th December 2025, at the Ordinary Town Council Meeting, Newbiggin Town Council approved a £300 grant to fund a standard for Newbiggin Veterans Association. Cllr Gwen Woodman, Mayor of Newbiggin by the Sea, had the pleasure of presenting the cheque to the association on behalf of the Town Council. Newbiggin Town Council look […]

  Join Newbiggin Learning Hive for their Anti-Social Behaviour Drop-in Session! Date: 2nd February 2026 Time: 1pm – 3pm Location: Newbiggin Learning Hive Come along and chat with representatives from Bernicia Group and Northumbria Police about any concerns or issues in the community. This is a great opportunity to share thoughts, ask questions, and make a […]

  Supporting Our Community: Newbiggin Learning Hive Grant On 19th November 2025, during the Finance and HR Committee meeting, Newbiggin Town Council approved a £300 grant for Newbiggin Learning Hive. This funding will replace damaged tables in the training/meeting room upstairs — a vital space used for wellbeing sessions, functional skills training, employability support, drop-in […]