Newbiggin by the Sea Past and Future
Newbiggin by the Sea Past and Future The situation -in Newbiggin by the Sea (NbtS) is unique because the economic and social decline evidenced in other seaside communities was compounded by the impact on the environment from underground coal extraction. Sea bed and land subsidence resulted in coastal erosion. Colliery waste was deposited in the […]
British Volt and the Newbiggin by the Sea Bay Project
Making way for the future of Newbiggin by the Sea. British Volt is the catalyst for bringing further Inward investment on a huge scale along with the expansion of the New Nissan Plant If the forecast, 3,000 employees are paid just Industry average wages then that would put many Millions of Pounds into the local […]
James Alan Thompson. World War 2. Earliest Recollections circa 1941
James Alan Thompson. World War 2. Earliest recollections circa 1941 My earliest recollections of WW2 are the blast of the sirens which would raise the alarm across the town. The noise was unmissable-an air raid warning-the German bombers were coming. My Dad would pick me up from my bed by the light of a small […]
Memorial Park and the Social and Environmental decline now reversed in Newbiggin by the Sea.
Memorial Park and the Campaigns and Projects which ‘reversed’ the social and environmental decline of Newbiggin by the Sea. Memorial Park In the 1970’s Memorial Park was shabby and rundown. It was built in the 1920’s, after World War one and paid for by public subscription when Newbiggin by the Sea was enjoying relative prosperity. […]
A Better Future after Covid 19
A BETTER FUTURE AFTER COVID 19 As we emerge from the dreadful consequences of the Covid 19 virus we can look back with a sigh of relief. When we contemplate the quality of our lives during that period, we can only be pleased and grateful that we live in a nation that has faced the […]
What a difference a Year makes in Newbiggin by the Sea
What a difference a year makes! In January 2020, people in Newbiggin by the Sea were in warm, sunny climes enjoying a holiday abroad with people from across Europe. Having escaped the winter weather of the North East for two weeks they returned home to resume busy lives with work and family and friends. Fast […]
Cresswell Toilets in Newbiggin by the Sea cont…
The Cresswell Toilets Debate continues…. The rationale behind the upgrading of the Cresswell Toilets adjacent to the Cresswell Arms in Newbiggin by the Sea. After Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council was formed in 2009 The Council conducted a comprehensive survey to identify the priorities of the residents. The residents made quality toilets facilities, […]
Newbiggin by the Sea Fayre Day
Newbiggin by the Sea Annual Fayre Day The great Newbiggin by the Sea Annual ‘Fayre Day’ began in 1995. Peter Johnson was the Chairman of the Fayre Committee and he was the principal organiser helped by a small team. Peter looked after the main stage event and the parade. Brian Watson and Malcolm Peden […]
A Strategic Plan for 2020 in Newbiggin by the Sea
A strategic plan to bring prosperity to Newbiggin by the Sea This short discussion paper offers ideas and opportunities to deliver businesses and prosperity. Our current situation Newbiggin by the Sea needs to be identified as a Town. Before 2010 we had no classification. Since then we are identified as a ‘secondary settlement’. Because of […]
Newbiggin by the Sea. The Neighbourhood Plan. 2020
Newbiggin by the Sea. The Neighbourhood Plan. September 2020 Your help is needed Where we are: The North East of England is among the poorest regions in the country and Newbiggin Central and East electoral division is one of the 39 most deprived divisions in the North East. Newbiggin by the Sea has about 3,300 […]