Amar Khehra, who runs the ‘8 Til Late’ general store on Bedwas Road, has applied to sell alcohol for longer each day.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Landfill site at centre of Bitcoin saga to close down
Newport City Council anticipates losing a lucrative income stream next year when its landfill site shuts down.
Council launches fresh bid to shut Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre
The High Court has twice quashed the council’s previous attempts to shut the site, most recently in January 2025.
Decision delayed on HMO in area residents say parking is a ‘nightmare’
Newport Council officers have recommended planning permission be granted, despite objections from 22 neighbours and two ward councillors.
Objectors say new HMO would have ‘unacceptable’ impact on street
The four-bedroom house at 27 Morden Road could become a five-bed HMO (house in multiple occupation), under new plans.
Row over ‘short-sighted’ treatment of staff at mothballed Llancaiach Fawr
The county borough’s Plaid group said the “overwhelming majority” of staff at the heritage site are “set for redundancy”.
Council proposing to axe library service where it spent £27,000 refurbishing building
Almost £27,000 was spent last year refurbishing Pengam Library – although the building will stay open as a Welsh language childcare space
‘Ongoing improvement’ in handling of adoption allowance payments
Newport City Council is making “emerging and ongoing improvement” in its payment of adoption allowances to families.
Council chooses senior officer to be next chief executive
Richard Edmunds’ appointment brings to a close a rocky few months for the council following the departure of his predecessor, Christina Harrhy.
Council urged to protect community groups and youth services in budget
Charity representatives have urged Caerphilly County Borough Council to protect the third sector, youth services and community centres in its budget plans.