More than 5,000 people signed a petition warning the rise in fees “could lead to the collapse” of grassroots programmes.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Claim city roundabout works will cause ‘serious difficulties’ as project funding questioned
The Welsh Government said it had provided “significant funding” for development work and will liaise with councils on “final investment decisions”.
People ‘diving behind bushes’ due to ‘restrictive’ public toilet opening hours
Residents “continually” raise the issue of “restrictive” opening hours at public toilets in the borough’s parks and cemeteries, a councillor has said.
Empty town centre shop could become new nail salon
The vacant unit was previously a Thomson travel agency, then rebranded to a Tui store – with that firm now based at Castle Court Shopping Centre.
Devolving Crown Estate ‘would make a huge difference’
Councillors in Newport have backed a growing chorus of calls for the devolution of the Crown Estate to Wales.
How drones are helping police tackle ‘scourge’ of illegal e-bike riders
The pioneering use of drones to track and catch nuisance or illegal e-bike riders in Newport could become a police tactic elsewhere in the UK.
Brownfield land and empty shops could hold key to council’s regeneration plans
Brownfield sites and empty shops will be targeted in a new strategy for attracting businesses to Caerphilly County Borough.
New school building will ‘benefit wider community’
A planned new school in Caerphilly will improve children’s opportunities and benefit the wider community, according to a local ward councillor.
Hopes hospital’s new waiting room will finally ease crowding
A new waiting room extension at the Grange University Hospital is expected to open in the summer.
City’s tech hub needs more power for future growth
Major infrastructure could be installed in western Newport to support the area’s technological boom.