As an alternative to the usual popular seasonal events, which have been cancelled due to Coronavirus, the Town Council has commissioned a Newbiggin by the Sea Christmas video which will be projected onto Cafe Bertorelli from 4pm -7pm on Friday 11th, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December. The short video was made by Sound Ideas […]
Newbiggin is set to benefit from a £1.5 million upgrade which will provide modern, flexible leisure, library and community space, with Northumberland County Council committing the funds to see the works happen. The designs and proposals can be viewed here or hard copy versions can be viewed in the Town Council Office windows. Residents can give their […]
Ashington Hirst Running Club have opened the Virtual Fell’em Doon 5k event to entries. The Club, which also has many members from Newbiggin, advise that the festive 5k event is open to all and participants can walk or run but the effort does need to take place outside. Entrants can run or walk at any […]
From Monday, November 16th, residents and other interested parties will be able to look at detailed plans for the Northumberland Line – which will connect Ashington to central Newcastle with a number of stops in between. The consultation will be available from November 16th by going to nland.uk/line and will close on December 14th. With a proposed opening date […]
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 […]
Newbiggin by the Sea SA Toy Appeal Newbiggin by the Sea SA Corps Annual Toy Appeal will be a little different this year due to Covid-19. However, if you would like to donate a Christmas present to a local disadvantaged child we would like your help! Please note we request that toys are new and […]
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: […]
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, and more specifically the recently announced 4-week national lockdown Newbiggin Veterans Association, in consultation with the Town Council, have reluctantly taken the decision to postpone the formal public Remembrance Day Service and wreath laying due to be held, at the Newbiggin Colliery Memorial and Newbiggin Memorial Park, on Sunday 8 November […]
As a reminder to all users of the beach and promenade, there are six black recycling bins, as shown in the image above. Only paper, cans and plastic bottles should be disposed of in these bins. All other general waste, including bagged dog feces, should picked up and disposed of in the many blue […]
Last year we asked you for your help to identify the ‘big issues’ for our neighbourhood plan. We have reviewed all the valuable feedback and prepared a draft vision for our town, as well as identifying planning policy themes and other actions that could address the big issues. Now we need your views on our […]
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.
