New carpark opens in Newbiggin

17 Jan 2025 ARCHIVED (over 3 months old) - view latest news

A new car park for Newbiggin is complete and open for business.  

It’s been built in Maitland Terrace, on the former County Council Library & Social Services Site and replaces the temporary carpark that has been in place since the demolition of the old library building.  

The new car park, which cost around £750,000, provides 38 parking spaces made up of 30 standard bays, four EV bays and four Disabled Bays.   

Councillor John Riddle, Cabinet member for Improving Roads and Highways, said: “This new facility will be a great asset both for local residents and visitors.  

“The free carpark will support access to local shops, business and health facilities as well as providing greater capacity for the increasing number of visitors to the town and its glorious beach and promenade.”  

Newbiggin Central and East County Councillor Liz Simpson added: “It’s great that we now have a permanent fully modernised parking facility, with EV charging points and disabled bays, to welcome visitors in 2025. 

“Newbiggin is becoming an increasingly popular place to visit with a range of new businesses, and I look forward to the new car park being well used.”