Wet wipes are the biggest causes of blockages and sewer flooding, and we really need your help. You can make a massive difference by making one easy change: Bin the Wipe. Many wipes are made from plastic, which means they don’t break down in water like toilet roll. Our toilets and sewer pipes are not designed for wipes. Even if […]
Restoration works has now commenced as planned to the Colliery War Memorial to preserve and enhance this important piece of Newbiggin history for the appreciation of future generations. The work is being undertaken by Bart Endean Memorials of Blyth and includes the re-pointing, grafting of piece of stone to broken seat and cleansing as using […]
Today, on the fourth day after the elections, in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972, s 16 (3), Cllr Michael Boon, Cllr Lynn Burns, Cllr Mavis Cholerton, Cllr Malcolm Peden, and Cllr Alan Thompson, retire from their seats on Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council. Michael, Mavis, Malcolm and Alan have served on the [...]
A partial seasonal dog ban on Newbiggin Bay came back into effect on May 1. In 2011 Northumberland County Council first put in place an exclusion order on dogs accessing parts of beaches at Newbiggin (and Blyth) over the summer months. Dogs are also not allowed in any enclosed children’s play areas all year round. […]
Hello, my name is Elaine Brown and I am a student at De Montfort University in Leicester studying for a Foundation degree in Community Governance. I am also the Deputy Town Clerk at Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council. The aim of the questionnaire, which forms part of a module on Community Research, is to […]
The road closure has been requested by Northumberland County Council for Structural patching The order is from 20/05/2021 to 20/10/2021. The road is expected to be closed on 20/05/2021 between 09:00 and 15:00 There will be personnel on site to deal with any arising issues . Access will remain for Emergency vehicles and local residents […]
The Town Council obtained planning permission to restore the Colliery War Memorial in December 2019 and the restoration works are programmed to take place in May this year ahead of the Centenary of the Memorial in July. The Town Council are working in partnership with Newbiggin Veterans Association and the local church to plan a […]
Working with Northumberland County Council we have arranged for the overflow car park between Woodlea and East Lea to be opened for this Easter weekend. As the weather has improved and with government restrictions easing, we have seen an increase in the numbers of vehicles in Newbiggin over the last few weekends with the town […]
Once again we are supporting Caroline and Bad Apples to ensure that Newbiggin by the Sea is included in this fantastic Easter Challenge. Follow the Bad Apples NE Easter Challenge group on Facebook Share your Easter pictures, your Easter windows, your decorated eggs and winners will be picked to receive a visit from the Easter […]
The Town Council newsletter is with the distribution company to be delivered to every house in the Newbiggin Parish (Newbiggin and Woodhorn) this week. An electronic copy is also available to download on the following link: Newsletter March 2021