One of the many findings from the Humshaugh 2020 Carbon Footprint Survey was that the heating of homes is the largest single source of carbon emissions by households in Humshaugh Parish. The study, carried out by Newcastle University in 2020, also found that households living in historic homes typically have a markedly higher carbon footprint […]
At a meeting of the Town Council held 15th September, members agreed unanimously to withdraw agreement to accept an asset transfer from Northumberland County Council of the public conveniences adjacent to the Cresswell Arms. Members did not disagree with the need for additional facilities within the Town but did agree that the safety issues regarding […]
Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council has this week installed new Speed Indicator Devices at the entrances of the town and replaced the unit on Woodhorn Road outside STB Autos. The purpose of the devices is to slow traffic down in Newbiggin by the Sea by making drivers aware when they are driving at speeds […]
Newbiggin and Ashington students at Duke’s Secondary School (part of Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust) have created the Pan@NCEA exhibition, a project which combines elements of the STEM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) as well as Art, Design, Media and Languages to tell the story of the pandemic; the different stages we have […]
The annual LOVE Northumberland Awards are returning this year – after they were unable to take place in 2020 due to Covid restrictions. The 2021 awards have been announced this week – with category entries now open and an awards event at the Alnwick Garden with the Duchess of Northumberland confirmed for September. Community groups, […]
NEWBIGGIN BY THE SEA TOWN COUNCIL ASSISTANT CLERK AND PROJECTS OFFICER Salary: SCP 18-23 £24,982 – £27,741 (Pro rata) Part time – 22 hours per week Benefits include access to the Local Government pension scheme. 22 days annual leave plus two statutory days and Bank holidays (pro rata). Some evening work required. Newbiggin by […]
The Cabinet at Northumberland County Council yesterday endorsed a recommendation to prioritise Newbiggin by the Sea as one of 7 locations in Northumberland to prepare a Place Plan to identify economic projects eligible for investment of up to £3m from the Borderlands Growth Deal. The 7 locations were defined as having a demonstrable need for […]
Starting Friday 23rd July for 6 weeks Ashington People who are out of work and living in South East Northumberland can now book a place on Northumberland CVA’s next 6-week SkillsUNeed course to help build skills that will help their chances of success when applying for jobs Funded by the Coalfields Regeneration Trust, the next […]
Following the restoration of the Colliery War Memorial and to mark the Centenary of the memorial, a service of rededication will be held on Sunday 11th July at 12 noon. The service has been organised between the Town Council, the Veterans Association and Father Anthony. An wonderful exhibition has been prepared by Newbiggin by the […]
Three Newbiggin residents have come together to create an excellent free community library cupboard. Ami, Angie and Safron were inspired by similar schemes in Craster and Beadnell. Working together they created a wonderful Newbiggin Book Nook; where anyone can take a book or put a book in. The Nook is located outside Glebe House […]
Our town centre office is located at 76 Front Street. The office will be open to the public between 11:00 am and noon Monday to Friday.
