A local councillor warned tragedy could strike on Jubilee Road if ambulances or fire vehicles became stuck.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre closure approved for third time
Legal challenges sank the council’s two previous bids to shut down the centre, which campaigners say was well used and is valued by the local community.
Merger to create new primary school nears final stages
If approved, the amalgamation of Hendre Infants School and Hendre Junior School will take effect from September.
Decision day looms for controversial school closure plan
Caerphilly County Borough Council has proposed shutting Rhydri Primary School, where it claims falling pupil numbers has led to an unsustainable financial situation.
Plans submitted for ‘state-of-the-art’ college transformation
The college hopes the phased project, if approved, will include the construction of more “modern” teaching facilities, and will help it meet its climate ambitions.
New council homes suggested as possible solution to city’s housing pressures
A return to council housing could be considered in Newport, where “everything is on the table” in attempts to tackle a shortage of homes.
Homes plan proposed if supermarket moves to new site in Risca
Homes could be built on the current site of Risca’s Lidl supermarket, if the German retailer moves to a new location in the town.
Another HMO approved in area where residents fear ‘unsustainable’ change
Newport residents’ attempts to stop another HMO conversion in their street have been unsuccessful.
New chief executive to save nearly £1m by restructuring council’s top team
Caerphilly County Borough Council can save nearly £1 million by restructuring senior management, the cash-strapped local authority’s new top officer believes.
‘Nightmare’ parking pressures not enough to prevent HMO
On Wednesday, Newport City Council’s planning committee heard the HMO conversion would require three additional parking spaces.