Antisocial behaviour in two Newport car parks has prompted the city council to tighten security measures – a move it claims will also make visits easier for drivers.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Former bingo hall could make way for affordable homes
Affordable homes could replace a former bingo hall in Ystrad Mynach, under early proposals to “meet known local needs” for one-bedroom accommodation.
Pub’s serving hours curbed after report of ‘violent altercation’
The incident, reportedly involving “six to eight” people, happened outside the Ship and Pilot, in Pill, shortly after 1am on Sunday October 26.
Schools warned against ‘over reliance’ on reserve cash to balance books
Schools in Newport have an “over-reliance” on past savings to balance their books, a new report warns.
Backing for £20m investment in three borough communities
Senior councillors in Caerphilly have backed plans to bring £20 million of regeneration funding to communities in the north of the county borough.
Affordable homes backed for old pub site plagued by fire and fly-tipping
Affordable homes are set to be built on the site of a former Newport pub which was demolished after a series of fires.
No joy for 2,500 people who signed petition against car park price rises
A petition opposing the price rises and the removal of some tariffs was presented to the council last month – but the authority said it will not be changing its mind.
Newport Council hopes ’embracing’ AI will lead to better public services
The leader of Newport City Council said a new policy on artificial intelligence (AI) and automation is “not about replacing people with computers”.
Northern borough communities in line for £20m funding
Caerphilly County Borough Council has proposed making the three communities its “designated neighbourhood” to receive the money over the next ten years.
No school transport cuts in budget but council tax rises not ruled out
Caerphilly County Borough Council will not be revisiting proposals to cut home to school transport in next year’s budget, but its leader has not ruled out council tax increases.