Newport’s next mayor said she is “deeply honoured” to be chosen to serve in the role for 2025/26.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Councillors clash over budget and use of unspent reserves
Labour and Plaid Cymru councillors in Caerphilly are at odds over how best to use unspent money in the local authority’s reserves.
School transport changes delayed over road safety concerns
Proposals to cut school transport services in Caerphilly have been delayed because councillors say they need more road safety information.
Senior police officer responds to ‘grooming gang’ concerns
There is “nothing at this moment to suggest” so-called grooming gangs are “a particular concern in Newport”, according to a senior Gwent Police officer.
‘Some positive progress’ in tackling Newport’s empty properties
Newport will not receive a share of the Welsh Government’s latest town centre regeneration funding, but the city council is “committed” to bringing empty properties back into use.
Gwent Police to lose ‘quite a significant number’ of PCSOs due to cuts
Gwent Police will lose “quite a significant number” of police community support officers (PCSOs) because of funding cuts, a senior officer has warned.
Police told lorry drivers illegally using road as ‘cut through’
Lorries and other large vehicles are flouting traffic rules banning them from the B4591 in Rogerstone and northern Newport, a city councillor has claimed.
Newport Council backs ban on helium balloon releases from public land
Councillors in Newport have backed calls to ban the release of helium balloons from public land, over concerns for wildlife and the environment.
Concern Newport Council’s customer service issues are linked to home working
More council staff in Newport should return to the office to improve customer service levels, a councillor has suggested.
Newport Council leader coy on future plans for city regeneration
Cllr Dimitri Batrouni said the preparation of plans to revive Newport “take time” and wouldn’t be unveiled until later the year.