Newport City Council is poised to purchase the three-storey property at 166-168 Commercial Street, which formerly housed a WH Smith store.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Council staff sickness absence rates falling but remain ‘too high’
Sickness absence levels among Caerphilly County Borough Council’s staff are falling but remain “too high”.
Council still hopeful of A469 funding deal but is willing to go it alone
Cabinet members have agreed to start the paperwork on a compulsory purchase order for the land alongside the A469, but would prefer to negotiate a deal.
Thumbs up for new padel court at empty industrial unit
The unit will feature a padel court, check-in kiosk and lounge area – and players will book sessions using an online system.
Risca could lose a council seat under latest boundary review
The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru has published its final recommendations for changes to the borough’s wards.
By-election could be on cards following councillor’s resignation
A by-election could be called in Rogerstone following the resignation of a Newport city councillor.
Homes plan rejected over chopped-down tree
Caerphilly County Borough Council planners said a “recently-felled” tree in front of the property was not acknowledged in the proposals for four new flats.
Major plans for nearly 200 homes in revival of colliery site
Nearly 200 new homes could be built in a major redevelopment of Penallta Colliery, including the restoration of its listed power hall.
City councillor resigns from Rogerstone seat for personal reasons
Newport city councillor Chris Reeks has stepped down with immediate effect, for personal reasons.
Backing for changes to village’s power grid site
A power company can change plans for specialist equipment in Llanfabon, near Nelson, councillors have decided.