There is “nothing at this moment to suggest” so-called grooming gangs are “a particular concern in Newport”, according to a senior Gwent Police officer.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
‘Some positive progress’ in tackling Newport’s empty properties
Newport will not receive a share of the Welsh Government’s latest town centre regeneration funding, but the city council is “committed” to bringing empty properties back into use.
Gwent Police to lose ‘quite a significant number’ of PCSOs due to cuts
Gwent Police will lose “quite a significant number” of police community support officers (PCSOs) because of funding cuts, a senior officer has warned.
Police told lorry drivers illegally using road as ‘cut through’
Lorries and other large vehicles are flouting traffic rules banning them from the B4591 in Rogerstone and northern Newport, a city councillor has claimed.
Newport Council backs ban on helium balloon releases from public land
Councillors in Newport have backed calls to ban the release of helium balloons from public land, over concerns for wildlife and the environment.
Concern Newport Council’s customer service issues are linked to home working
More council staff in Newport should return to the office to improve customer service levels, a councillor has suggested.
Newport Council leader coy on future plans for city regeneration
Cllr Dimitri Batrouni said the preparation of plans to revive Newport “take time” and wouldn’t be unveiled until later the year.
Community wants tougher rules on antisocial behaviour despite recent ‘lull’
Cllr Kevin Whitehead said there had been a “lull” in bad behaviour, but said locals were “fearful at any time it could kick off again”.
Council nearing end of search for new £156,000 chief executive
The local authority has been without a permanent boss since early October, when Christina Harrhy left the post after a long absence.
‘Another victory for residents’ as council concedes in legal row to close leisure centre
Caerphilly County Borough Council has conceded in a legal battle over the future of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre.