The Government recently announced that play areas can re-open from 4th July however it is absolute that a Covid-19 risk assessment must be conducted prior to re-opening by operators. We will be looking at assessing the risks and what, if any, measures we can put in place over the next couple of weeks. Our assessment […]
Northumberland County Council have today re-opened the town centre public toilets following a Covid-19 risk assessment and inspection. Users of the facilities are requested to follow a one-in-one-out system to ensure the facilities are used by only one person at a time to ensure social distancing can take place. Social distancing ground markers have been […]
We asked Northumberland County Council to install a themed planter to symbolise the community appreciation of the NHS and all key workers during these troubling times and they have delivered. We think the horticultural team have done an excellent job (as always!) and look forward to seeing the colours develop in the coming weeks as […]
The Enhanced Service Team have been busy making their way along the Town Centre (Front Street) weeding and sweeping as they go. They are doing a fantastic job and this was noted by a local trader who came out of their shop to thank them and offer them a refreshing drink. Both Operatives really appreciate […]
The Town Council is looking for an experienced tradesperson to make minor alterations to the entrance of our office located on Front Street to facilitate public interaction: remove and dispose of 1 x wooden framed glass panel (as shown in below image), supply and installation of tellers window with internal counter and shelves, and supply and […]
Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council recently gave a grant of £300 to Unfolding Theatre as sponsorship of the Newbiggin Familty Story Trail. Newbiggin Family Story Trail launches this Saturday 27 June. The story trail was co-created by families attending AFC Central Children’s centre groups and Bishops Primary school along with Unfolding Theatre. 127 children […]
Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council are moving forward with the development of the Newbiggin Neighbourhood Plan, an important step for us as we define the future direction for our town. The Neighbourhood Plan is being led by the Town Council, as the qualifying body, and the Plan Steering Group which consists of representatives from […]
The Town Council planting scheme is currently in progress. The Town Council have a service level agreement with Northumberland County Council to plant and maintain many of the floral displays throughout the main routes in the town providing welcome seasonal colour. The small team are currently very hard at work planting the displays on Front […]
Uniformed youth groups across Northumberland are to benefit from thousands of pounds in funding to support their work in the community.A £25,000 fund was launched last week by Northumberland County Council and successful applicants could receive up to £1,000.The aim of the fund is to support uniformed groups in providing services to young people and […]
The current crisis prevents local authorities meeting together in person as normal however new regulations now provide for business to be decided by Councils through a virtual internet location. This is all very new and Councillors will need time to adapt but an agenda has been published for a trial meeting on Wednesday 22 April […]
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.
