The future of Newport’s historic Westgate Hotel has been under “lengthy discussions” between its owners and the city council.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Councillors criticise ‘misinformation’ around digital ID proposals
Labour councillors in Newport have fought back against Tory claims the UK Government’s digital ID proposals could have “adverse” impacts on the nation.
Newport councillors back call for tighter regulation of HMOs
Tighter regulations around houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) will ensure “fairness” and “common sense”, a Newport councillor has claimed.
Dog control measures renewed amid lack of enforcement concerns
Dog owners in Newport must obey rules on using leads and keeping their pets away from sports pitches for at least another three years.
Meet the candidates for the Penyrheol ward by-election
Five candidates have been selected to compete in the upcoming Penyrheol ward by-election for Caerphilly County Borough Council on Thursday December 11.
New council leader: ‘Austerity has failed – we need to reinvest into communities’
Fixing the A469, revitalising town centres, and continuing to trim unnecessary spending are all among Cllr Jamie Pritchard’s priorities in his new role.
Mixed reaction to city council’s proposed funding for next year
Newport is on track to receive the highest increase in council funding for the third year running.
Funding proposals ‘nowhere near enough for local government’
Early funding estimates for next year are “nowhere near enough” for local government services, the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has warned.
Call for council to oppose digital ID plans
Two Tory councillors in Newport have called upon the local authority to oppose the UK Government’s digital ID plans.
Council leader to take on residents’ questions in new video series
Caerphilly residents will be given new opportunities to ask questions of the county borough council’s leader, who wants to improve communication with the public.