Archive for the ‘Local News’ Category

We have put together a non exhaustive list to help residents understand what is Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council responsibility and what is Northumberland County Council responsibility. We often work in partnership with Northumberland County Council too. To report an issue to Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council email ask@newbiggintowncouncil.gov.uk or call 01670 851833 […]

Earlier this year Friends of the Earth published figures that show tree coverage across the UK. Tree coverage is England is at 12.8%, with just 10% made up by woodland – paling in comparison to the EU where woodland cover stands at 38%. This report showed that Newbiggin by the Sea has the lowest tree […]

One in the cells – after a man is apprehended by officers with the assistance of a group of Good Samaritans in Northumberland. Just after 3am this morning (Wednesday), police received a report that a man was attempting to gain access to vehicles on Front Street in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. With officers swiftly en route, quick-thinking residents […]

The installation of the smart 770L wheelie bin housing units started on the Promenade 17th August 2023. These have been personalised with a bespoke Newbiggin by the Sea image by a local artist. We will still retain some of the smaller 120l bins too, to ensure the bins are accessible to all. More information out […]

Back in April, Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council considered a grant request from Newbiggin Community Garden and Workshop at the Elizabethen Hall and agreed to a donation of £500 towards the materials they required. The majority of our Councillors called in to visit the Community Garden (located on Hepple Road in the Spital Estate) […]

The Secret Garden Award 2023 – Those hidden gems the public cannot see. To enter your Secret Garden please email us: – ask@newbiggintowncouncil.gov.uk. You will receive a form to complete and a request for a picture of your secret garden. The closing date for entries – 23rd July 2023. These are the gardens that cannot […]