Berwick News
Opportunities to get involved with this year’s Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival!
15 July 2013
Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival - the annual international celebration of the art of film - returns Wednesday 25th to Sunday 29th September 2013, and is now offering opportunities for individuals and for businesses to help create the biggest and most successful edition to
Freedom Admissions Ceremony - 09 July 2013
09 July 2013
At a ceremony at the Town Hall today, Tuesday 09 July 2013 at 11.30am, three applicants were admitted as Freemen of Berwick-upon-Tweed. After the ceremony the applicants were photographed on the steps of the Town Hall.
Two new Councillors for Berwick-upon-Tweed
25 June 2013
At a Council meeting on Monday, 24 June 2013 the two remaining Councillor vacancies were filled. Alan Turnbull is the new Councillor for Magdalene Ward whilst Joe Lang is the new Councillor for Grove Ward.
Would you like to be a Town Councillor?
11 June 2013
Following the elections on 2 May 2013, there are two vacancies to be filled on Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Council; one is to represent Grove Ward, the other to represent Magdalene Ward. Councillors will serve until the next election in May 2017.
If you are interested please write to
Plans for Newfields, Highfields and Westfields – meeting with BBH
10 June 2013
There is a drop-in session from 3.30 to 7 pm on Tuesday 11 June at St Mary's School. Find out about BBH plans for the Three Fields area, and also ask about welfare reform, ownership options etc. There will also be a local councillor on hand to welcome ideas from residents about any problems