Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

In line with national government advice Northumberland County Council have reverted to a position where they will only be delivering critical services for the next three weeks. The critical services in Neighbourhood Services are refuse collection, burials, cremations, fleet maintenance and a limited aspect of street cleansing. All non essential services, including grass cutting, garden […]

Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council is working in partnership with other local organisations and groups, to  co-ordinate activity in an attempt to minimise the difficulties our residents are facing during the Covid-19 pandemic. To this end we set up the Volunteer Co-ordinator Network to gather and share information. We are looking to support the […]

All of our play areas will be closed today until further notice.  While we know this is disappointing to many, we ask that the closures are respected and as this is done as a result of government guidelines and good practice in the  face of coronavirus. We urge all to follow the guidelines and stay […]

  RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS Newbiggin by the Sea Salvation Army and St Andrew’s Methodist Church will be providing a meals on wheels service on a Monday evening for those in the town at most risk. The service will begin next Monday (30 March) using the facilities at the Salvation Army Community Hall with delivery taking place from […]

Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council unanimously agreed the 2020-21 budget of £277,009 at its meeting on the 22nd January; a reduction of £12,975 on the 2019-20 budget. The Town Council will continue its support of local and enhanced environmental services, small projects, leisure and recreation support as usual. The reduction to the budget comes […]

Some wires have been exposed and cut following some vandalism to the bus shelter at the turning circle on Sea Crest Road. These wires which are intended for roof lights are not live as they have never been connected to a mains source and pose no danger to the public. Repairs are due to be […]

Amounts of household waste increase dramatically over Christmas – as residents unwrap presents, consume lots of tasty festive food and then dispose of everything from wrappings to Christmas trees! After declaring a climate emergency this year, the County Council wants everyone to do their bit for a cleaner and greener world and is providing advice […]