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  Do you live, work, study, visit or run a business in Newbiggin by the Sea?  If so, have you’re chance to contribute to the developing Town Investment Plan for Newbiggin. Complete the below survey between 7th February and 20th February via the online link or pick up and return a hard copy of the […]

Many concerns have been raised to Northumbria Police and the Council about the impact Motor Cycle Anti-Social Behaviour is having on the local community, especially in the Newbiggin area. Despite best attempts to educate people about the impact and the dangers involved in this activity, people still choose to buy them and often allow young […]

Newbiggin continues to experience increased reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB); in particular Northumbria Police are receiving reports of youths climbing onto the roof of the Sports Centre, which is currently under refurbishment, soon be enjoyed by the local community. Whilst the building is under development a large amount of scaffolding has been erected which is […]

Construction work is now underway to refurbish and remodel Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre. Architect Howarth Litchfield will be responsible for architecture and interior design while Brims Construction (Brims) has been appointed building contractor. The £1.9m Northumberland County Council funded scheme will include a new and improved sporting offer and a community hub. The ground floor gym area […]

A Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Fund has been launched by Northumberland County Council to help communities celebrate the historic occasion during 2022. This year, Her Majesty, The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, commemorating 70 years of service. The council has allocated £70,000 to help communities across Northumberland celebrate this […]

Bernicia has joined with North East housing providers to develop a regional employment partnership, designed to improve employment outcomes for people living in social and supported housing. Housing Employment Network North East, which is set to launch in April, is an ambitious and innovative partnership that offers a region-wide approach to employability, aiming to break […]