Plans for a new £9 million primary school in Newport will move forward following general support from the community.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Praise for city’s education service and ‘dedicated’ youth workers
Senior councillors in Newport have welcomed the results of an Estyn inspection of the city’s education services.
City centre office space could become new homes
Currently, the site contains a large open-plan workspace, as well as a lobby, boardroom, director’s office and “casual” area.
New park cafe among ‘incredibly positive’ funding plans for city
The Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is in a “transition” year and will be replaced by a different model of structural funding for local projects in 2026.
Independent future for Blackwood Miners’ Institute after ‘mothball’ plan scrapped
Blackwood Miners’ Institute could be run independently by as early as July 2026, under new plans.
Plan aims to help 1,000 residents get back into work
Millions of pounds will be spent in Caerphilly on job skills and getting 1,000 people into work this year.
Demolition work begins on town’s former indoor market building
Following an estimated 20 weeks of demolition works, 73 apartments are set to be built on Pentrebane Street.
Major city centre transport changes on track despite lukewarm public reception
A potential overhaul of the road layout in Newport city centre is still on track, after more than 2,400 people had their say on the proposals.
Post-Brexit funding shake-up could put 93 jobs at risk
Changes to a post-Brexit funding scheme could put 93 council jobs in Caerphilly at risk next year.
Council investing in new children’s homes to take profit out of care
A new children’s home in Newport will provide better care for looked-after young people closer to home, the city council believes.