Newport City Council has faced fresh questions over loan funding for two regeneration projects.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Support for new railway station to ease town’s ‘chronic’ traffic problems
A new railway station for Caerleon would alleviate “chronic” traffic congestion and encourage more visitors to its Roman riches, supporters have claimed.
WRU two-region proposals branded ‘wrong approach’ and ‘utter madness’
Wales’ four regions could be cut down to two under radical proposals currently out for consultation – a potential move described as a “massive blow” for Gwent.
City council to consider links to Gaza conflict investments
It is one of five councils belonging to the Greater Gwent Pension Fund, which campaigners allege has links to firms connected to Israel’s actions in Palestine.
Social club wins booze licence bid after pavement smoking concerns
A social club in the Maindee area of Newport will be allowed to sell alcohol despite concerns about smokers congregating on the pavement outside.
New barriers will tackle ‘resurgence’ of fly-tipping on common
Barriers will be installed to curb a “resurgence” of illegal waste dumping on common land in Caerphilly County Borough.
Former pub could be redeveloped for ‘much-needed’ affordable housing
The project could create 35 affordable apartments with balconies and a communal garden space, as well as parking to the rear.
Recycling services hit by drainage collapse at depot
Cabinet members will be asked this month to approve £459,000 of funding for works including replacement drainage and concrete hard standing.
Council keen to improve public engagement in scrutiny of its policies
Auditors have welcomed Caerphilly County Borough Council’s plans to improve how policies are scrutinised by elected representatives and the public.
Nearly all Newport schools expected to go over budget this year
In “the majority of cases”, schools’ overspends can be cushioned by their individual reserve funds, but the report warns “several” schools’ rainy-day balances are “relatively low”.