Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

Vacancy – Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer Salary: SCP 33 – 36 (£41,418 – £44,428) Newbiggin by the Sea is a coastal town in Northumberland.  Do you think you could compliment this unique town? Are you a team player? Do you think strategically? Have you built successful organisations? Can you communicate and delegate effectively? […]

A Huge Thank You to All Our Volunteers! Yesterday, at East Lea Woods, something truly amazing happened. Councillor Alison Sutherland, Mayor of Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council and Councillor Tom Roll, were joined by an incredible group of volunteers. We managed to collect 40 bags of litter and 3 fridges in just one hour […]

During the Environmental Committee meeting on 28th February, members approved a wildflower planting initiative for the town’s verges. Owing to budget considerations, the project will be implemented in stages. The first year will see planting on these verges: From Woodhorn Village to Woodhorn allotments and along North Seaton Road. The second year’s planting will target […]

Earlier this month the Chairman and Vice Chairman, Councillors Alison Sutherland and Fiona Rowley attended a commemorative event, with other dignitaries, to witness the Royal Navy handing over the Bell from HMS Blyth to Blyth Town Council. Speaking of the event, Cllr Sutherland said, “We were delighted to be invited, it was a great night. […]

  Northumberland County Council has provided the following statement regarding grass cutting. Preparations are well underway ahead of the Council’s annual grass cutting programme. Equipment has been serviced and the council has recruited to its 50 seasonal staff positions which support the core workforce during the growing season. The season is set to start a […]

We are saddened by the news of the death of former Newbiggin by the Sea Town Councillor Alan Thompson. Alan served our community as a Town Councillor from the inaugural meeting of Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council in June 2009 through to 2021, Alan was Mayor for two consecutive terms, 2019-2020 and 2020-21 – […]

Update from Northumbria Police: ‘Our new unit targeting motorcycle disorder is already making strides in South East Northumberland!’ In just one week, they’ve patrolled trouble spots, engaged the community, and seized stolen bikes and vehicles—including 5 motorcycles, 2 quads, a car, and an e-scooter. Thanks to their cutting-edge drones, they’re collecting crucial evidence to identify […]

Booking for this is ESSENTIAL, for more information or to book your place, call Melanie or Abi (numbers on poster), or pop in to Newbiggin Sports & Community Hub between 09:30 and 11:30 this Friday 16th February. Newbiggin Town Council are providing a FREE hot meal for every child who has booked a place for […]

We have been notified by Northumberland County Council, the local planning authority, that the planning application for 71 homes at the former Moorside School site (16/03954/FUL) has been withdrawn by the developer. When we queried this with the developer we were informed that, just prior to Christmas, Northumberland County Council, as landowner, commissioned a new […]