Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

Northumberland County Council is encouraging voters to register for postal voting after the Government confirmed elections will go ahead on May 6. Preparations are well underway to enable the County, Town and Parish Councils and Police and Crime Commissioner elections to go ahead safely in a way which is COVID-secure for voters and staff. The council has sent everyone on the electoral register that is […]

We have been notified of a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order as follows: 120756624 TTRO U6519 Front St back Lane, Newbiggin Front Street Back Lane Newbiggin-by-the-sea The road closure has been requested by Lumsden & Carroll to carry out CCTV & Cleansing works. The order is valid on 01/03/2021 and the road will be closed between 09:00 […]

We have been notified of a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order as follows: 120718502 EMG TTRO A189 Spine Rd-Northbound carriageway A189 Spine Road Kitty Brewster Bridge To Woodhorn Round Blyth The emergency speed restriction of 50 mph has been requested by Northumberland County Council to facilitate the safety of Verge works. The emergency order is from 08/02/2021 […]

If you are an unpaid Carer who would like to return to employment, education or training, Carers Northumberland can support you in achieving your goals. Working with Newcastle Carers and North Tyneside Carers Centre, we provide an online training package, as well as tailored individual support that suits your needs. This is a voluntary programme […]

During September and October 2020, we asked for feedback on the draft vision and objectives for our neighbourhood plan and also on possible planning policy themes and community actions. Background to the neighbourhood planning process is available on our website newbiggintowncouncil.gov.uk/neighbourhood-plan/.  Thank you to everyone that responded to the consultation.  We are currently considering all […]

Our last working day of 2020 will be Wednesday 23rd December and we will re-open on Monday 4th January 2021 Please note that our office remains closed due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

We’re starting to get the festive feel this week as Newbiggin’s Christmas Tree has arrived and was installed in the early hours of this morning on Bridge Street, near the bandstand. The Town Christmas Lights are also due to be installed this week. Due to the cancellation of the this years official Christmas Event as […]

Following guidance from Skateboard England, the Newbiggin Skatepark will unfortunately be closed with immediate effect and for the duration of the 4-week national lockdown. We are working with Northumberland County Council to put signage in place and the Floodlights have been switched off. The full guidance from Skateboard England is available via the following link: […]