Air quality improvements in five areas of Newport have come as welcome news to the city council, even if they cannot be fully explained.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
‘Growing problem’ of abandoned trolleys could land supermarkets with £100 return fee
Abandoned trolleys are a “growing problem” in Newport and bring a host of “negative impacts” including visual pollution, antisocial behaviour and environmental damage, the council said.
Council told to give residents more say in policies and decision-making
Residents should have more chances to scrutinise Caerphilly County Borough Council policies, national auditors have recommended.
Decision to cut leisure centre opening hours is ‘not democracy’
Caerphilly County Borough Council is “acting like a dictatorship” by preventing further talks on the future of Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre.
Bar owner claims he is facing ‘prejudice’ in bid to open rooftop terrace
A Caerphilly brewery owner has alleged he is facing “prejudice” in his battle to open a rooftop terrace above his town-centre bar.
Bowls club wins booze sales bid despite noise worries
Members of Morgan Jones Bowling Club will be able to enjoy a drink inside the venue and on its veranda between midday and 9pm.
Mixed reaction to new school plan over traffic and job concerns
Plans for a new 630-place school in the Bettws area of Newport have drawn a mixed reaction from the community.
Council leader facing no-confidence motion over ‘short-sighted’ library closures
Cabinet members agreed earlier this month to shut ten libraries and develop “hubs” offering a wider range of services at fewer locations.
Community group ‘eager’ to open gym at disused council building after handover
JM Fitness, a community interest company, will open the new gym after securing a Community Asset Transfer of the building from the council.
Support for ‘significant and much-needed investment’ in borough’s public spaces
The council has approved a new programme of “cleaning and greening enhancements” backed by £1.3 million of funding from a UK Government policy.