A crackdown on abandoned shopping trolleys in Newport should be strengthened to ensure the city’s watercourses do not become blocked and a flood risk, a councillor has warned.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Advisers to inspect more household bins in drive to push up poor recycling rates
Recycling advisers will be checking bins across Caerphilly County Borough in the coming weeks, as part of the council’s work to improve local recycling rates and avoid multimillion-pound fines.
Girl, 16, passed out after using nitrous oxide in city pub likened to ‘O.K. Corral’
A 16-year-old girl lost consciousness and required CPR after drinking and inhaling nitrous oxide at a Newport pub likened to the “O.K. Corral”.
Council leader hoping to invite ‘constructive challenge’ of decisions at future meetings
The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council said he hopes to encourage “constructive challenge” from peers during future meetings.
New councillor hails ‘incredible’ Tory win and pledges to fight car park charges
The newest city councillor in Newport has hailed his party’s success in Rogerstone as “incredible” and said he would contest a local car park’s charges as a priority issue.
Conservatives retain Rogerstone North seat in council by-election
Their candidate Nicholas Portman – known locally as Nick Baneswell – won 597 votes and finished comfortably ahead of his nearest rival, who was from Reform.
Formal planning bid lodged for new respite centres
Proposals for new respite centres for children and adults in Caerphilly County Borough have moved a step closer, after the council submitted a formal planning application.
Home extension approved after neighbour makes privacy and light complaint
Plans for a new house extension have won Newport City Council’s approval after a neighbour complained it could lead to a loss of privacy and light.
Homeowner’s garage plan backed amid ‘overdevelopment’ concerns
A Newport homeowner’s plans for a new garage and garden room have been approved despite some local concerns.
Opinions split over plans for six-bed HMO
Applicant Michal Zvala argued six people were already allowed to live at the property and the extra bedroom would not increase the number of occupants.