The Good Garden Award – Shortlisted by Town Councillors between 5th July – 18th July 2023, then judged by our guest judge. The Community Planting Award – Residents Choice. Enter by making contact via email – ask@newbiggintowncouncil.gov.uk. Form to complete and photo’s are required. These will then be uploaded for our residents to vote. […]
Since Russia declared war, Newbiggin Town Council has flown the Ukrainian flag in Memorial Park in solidarity and support with Ukraine. On 14th May 2023 at approx 5pm, the Ukraine flag was forcibly removed from the pole at Memorial Park and placed in a nearby bin. The suspect has been caught on CCTV and can […]
Following reports last week of an off-road motorbike being driven dangerously on the streets of Ashington and Bedlington some great investigation by Sgt Smith’s Ashington team identified a 16 year old male from Newbiggin who was responsible. The youth was arrested this week for dangerous driving and is currently on bail whilst further enquiries are […]
We’d love to be sharing photos of our beautiful floral displays this year but unfortunately we can’t! We’ve had a report that lots of plants are being stolen from the flower beds on Gibson Street and Front Street. The beautiful planting displays throughout the town cost the residents of Newbiggin by the Sea over £6000 […]
The Secret Garden Award 2023 – Those hidden gems the public cannot see. To enter your Secret Garden please email us: – ask@newbiggintowncouncil.gov.uk. You will receive a form to complete and a request for a picture of your secret garden. The closing date for entries – 23rd July 2023. These are the gardens that cannot […]
It has been brought to our attention that there is a planned balloon release in our town this coming weekend at the holiday resort Sandy Bay. We have written to Parkdean Resorts who own and manage the site reminding them of their corporate commitment to environmental responsibility and urging them to put a stop to […]
Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council has an annual grant scheme to support community groups and organisations within our parish and have budgeted a total of £8000 for large grants (requests for up to £2000) and £6000 for small grants (requests for up to £300) for this financial year. Unfortunately we have had to limit […]
We have been alerted to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order for Maitland Terrace backlane – 134639851 Northumbria Water Ltd to excavate to repair a leaking mains comm pipe in the carriage way. Expected work dates 28/06/2023 to 02/07/2023. Pedestrians to follow diversion route. Image seen below. Details of the disruption can be viewed here one.network. Please […]
As part of the Dukes DofE Programme, a walking expedition was arranged along the coastline. It was a wet morning for Duke of Edinburgh Award students from Dukes Secondary. Thank you for helping Newbiggin by the sea keep its coastline litter free […]
The multi-play unit at Central Park play area will be removed this week. The unit has deteriorated due to age and is no longer safe for use – it is circled on the image below. This unit was in place when the play area was transferred to Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council from the […]
Our town centre office is located at 76 Front Street. The office will be open to the public between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon Monday to Friday.
