Residents have less than a week left to have their say on Newport City Council’s draft budget proposals for 2025/26.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Two weeks left to have your say on council tax rise and other budget proposals
The council argues it must make “difficult decisions” if it is to protect essential services and plug a funding gap of around £47 million by March 2028.
Watchdog decides not to investigate council leader after self-referral
Cllr Sean Morgan referred himself to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales in October 2024, over a matter relating to “recent correspondence” between himself and “a resident”.
Police launch crackdown on lorry drivers using road as ‘cut-through’
The operation follows concerns some drivers were illegally using the weight-restricted road, in Rogerstone and northern Newport, as a “cut-through”.
New scheme supports residents who may be ‘unaware’ they can claim financial support
Newport Council has joined a pilot scheme using data to identify and contact households which could be eligible for unclaimed benefits.
New plans for holiday pods on farmland get the green light
The owners of a farm near Bedwas have been successful in their bid to house four self-catering accommodation pods on their land.
Tesco bids for longer opening hours at proposed new shop
The supermarket giant is preparing to open a Tesco Express convenience store at what was formerly Newbridge Methodist Church.
City’s next mayor ‘deeply honoured’ by nomination
Newport’s next mayor said she is “deeply honoured” to be chosen to serve in the role for 2025/26.
Councillors clash over budget and use of unspent reserves
Labour and Plaid Cymru councillors in Caerphilly are at odds over how best to use unspent money in the local authority’s reserves.
School transport changes delayed over road safety concerns
Proposals to cut school transport services in Caerphilly have been delayed because councillors say they need more road safety information.