Newport City Council’s planning committee has given its unanimous approval to plans to redevelop the land, off Kelvedon Street, for residential use.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Council preparing to end use of for-profit fostering agencies
Fostering services in Newport will move away from independent providers over the next five years, in line with national ambitions to remove profit from children’s care.
Concern borough is ‘lagging behind’ on electric vehicle chargers
On-street charging systems for electric vehicles could be an option for Caerphilly if trials in neighbouring areas are successful.
Plans for new recycling fines ‘not about generating income’
The county borough council is proposing an extension of enforcement powers that could ultimately land persistent culprits with £70 fixed penalty notices.
Holiday lodges at fishing lakes win retrospective approval
Cardiff Angling Centre has set up 16 timber-clad lodges and decks around the fishing ponds at Cefn Mably Lakes.
HMO conversion gets thumbs up from council planners
The property at 10 Nelson Terrace currently has two bedrooms, but could now become a house in multiple occupation for up to four people.
Supermarket rivals at odds over plans for new Aldi
The city council has granted planning permission for two neighbouring premises at Newport’s East Retail Park, off Docks Way, to be joined as a single retail unit.
Council considering fines for residents who don’t sort waste properly
Putting recyclable waste in your bins could land you with a £70 fine, in the latest Caerphilly County Borough Council plans to increase its low recycling rates.
Greggs sets out plans for new store in Ystrad Mynach
The bakery giant has applied for planning permission to convert the former Lloyds bank branch on Bedwlwyn Road.
Higher house prices, lower heating bills: How council’s new tree plans could shape Newport
Thousands more trees could be planted in Newport in the next few years, as part of a new council strategy to improve the city’s so-called green infrastructure.