Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Borderlands

Vision

By 2031 The Borderlands Place Programme Board will have worked with the community and other stakeholders in the town to capture the passion of Newbiggin residents, both young and old, for a prosperous future.  

It will support Newbiggin in becoming a distinctive destination of choice to live, work and visit. Building on the history, heritage and strong arts and cultural offer of the town, the town will develop its thriving visitor economy throughout the seasons.  

The board will work with housing providers to address the housing needs of the town and will seize opportunities for the town from the digital and green economy.

Building on the success of existing independent traders, Newbiggin will retain a strong and resilient high street, creating employment opportunities and finding innovative ways to retain a young workforce.

Our strategic objectives for Newbiggin

1. Collaborate with the local community of Newbiggin to imagine and then build a long-term future for the town.​  
2. Maintain and increase the number of visitors spending money in Newbiggin throughout the year.​  
3. Understand the housing needs of Newbiggin and support housing providers and landlords to maintain and increase the number of people living in Newbiggin. 
4. Retain and increase the working age population in Newbiggin.

The Board was established in November 2021.  It is made up of representatives from key public, private and community sector organisations.

Newbiggin Town Investment Plan Survey (07 - 13 Feb 22)