Newport’s residents and visitors can look forward to a “new era” for the city, with fewer empty buildings, a “booming” events calendar, and a celebration of heritage snaking alongside the River Usk.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Hopes for extension of fund which brought £32m ‘positive impact’ to city
Senior councillors and volunteer groups in Newport hope post-Brexit funding for local authorities will continue in future, after the city received more than £32 million towards various projects.
Council planning a ‘no one left behind’ scheme for residents in need
Newport City Council is planning to launch a ‘no one left behind’ scheme for residents who feel their communities have missed out on previous support and funding.
Row continues over homes plan for ‘cherished’ green space in village
Villagers who say a new housing development will destroy a well-used green space have urged Caerphilly County Borough Council to rethink its plans.
Eisteddfod yr Urdd is ‘huge opportunity’ for Newport
Hosting the Eisteddfod yr Urdd could be transformative for Newport and “life-changing” for its young citizens, according to senior councillors.
HMO conversion plan for terraced street home
A property in Bargoed could become a house in multiple occupation (HMO) if new plans are approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Community and town council boundaries set for shake-up
Community council areas in Caerphilly County Borough are set for a shake-up in time for the next local government elections.
Gardening firm to set up new depot in city
A gardening products company has won planning permission for a new development in eastern Newport.Westland Horticulture Ltd will use the ten-hectare site in Llanwern to store and distribute products from pallets.According to…
‘Listen to the public’ calls over changes to city-centre junction
The public’s views will reportedly be “at the heart of” any decisions around changes to traffic flow in central Newport.
Hope for family in bid to build ‘deeply personal’ annexe
A family’s hopes of building an annexe for an unwell relative have been bolstered by councillors sympathetic to their situation.