Last year we asked you for your help to identify the ‘big issues’ for our neighbourhood plan. We have reviewed all the valuable feedback and prepared a draft vision for our town, as well as identifying planning policy themes and other actions that could address the big issues. Now we need your views on our […]
Northumberland County Council has launched a pioneering new initiative to help residents, schools and community groups help make Northumberland greener by planting free trees. The council is one of the first in the country to launch such a scheme which gives every resident the opportunity to play their part in helping tackle climate change. Nine […]
Pubs, cafes and restaurants wanting to move their chairs and tables outside can now apply to Northumberland County Council for permission through a special fast-track system.A pavement licence will allow some businesses to place removable furniture over parts of the pavement next to their premises to serve food and drink, after the Government passed new […]
Northumberland County Council have informed of an amendment to Temporary Traffic Regulation Order: 117789198 TTRO U6520 New Queen St/Sea Crest Rd Details are now as follows; Sea Crest Road Newbiggin-by-the-sea The road closure has been requested by Northumberland County Council for civils and structural patching. The order is from 19/08/2020 to 19/08/2021. The road is expected […]
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 […]
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.
