Two public consultation sessions will be held at New Tredegar Leisure Centre in early December.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Councillors ponder future of police scrutiny after PCCs scrapped
The leader of Newport City Council said he agrees with plans to abolish police and crime commissioners as “part of a wider landscape of police reform”.
Pork ‘isn’t off the menu’ amid false rumours of school lunch ban
Online claims that pork was removed from some school menus in Newport are not true, a senior councillor has confirmed amid warnings about “rumour and speculation”.
‘Lengthy discussions’ over future of city’s historic Westgate Hotel
The future of Newport’s historic Westgate Hotel has been under “lengthy discussions” between its owners and the city council.
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.