The gondola at Newport’s Transporter Bridge is expected to carry vehicles across the River Usk once wider renovations to the structure are completed.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Council urged to improve how it designs services
Auditors say Caerphilly County Borough Council should improve how it commissions services, to ensure value for money for taxpayers.
Hopes new business park road will attract investment and jobs
New proposals show Oakdale Business Park could be set for an extension, potentially bringing more investment and jobs for the area.
Plans submitted for eight-bed HMO conversion
Applicant Matthew Layton, of Layton Property Ltd, has applied to the city council for change-of-use planning permission for 46 Corporation Road.
Adult care and children’s home plans approved
Caerphilly County Borough Council has given the thumbs up to both applications from Thomas Henry Property Investments Ltd.
NRW proposes new food van for nature spot
Environment agency Natural Resources Wales has applied for planning permission for the new venture in its car park on Van Road, near Van Road Trails.
Football club wants to build new stand following promotion success
Treowen Stars AFC hope to build a new stand at their home ground, following their promotion to the Cymru South.
Further questions over council’s investment in market project
Further questions have been asked about Newport Council’s investment in the redevelopment of the city’s indoor market.
Library closure plans ‘on pause’ after last-minute legal challenge launched
The council was preparing to close ten smaller libraries at the end of August as part of cost-cutting measures described as a “bold new vision” for the service.
New care home on Whiteheads site could create 60 jobs
Newport City Council has received plans for a 66-bedroom care home for older people on part of the former Whiteheads steelworks site, which is being redeveloped.