A Newport councillor has called on the local authority’s leadership to address a “visible decline” of retailers in the city centre, following news M&S and River Island will close their stores there.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Open Party candidate promises ‘a new way of doing politics’
The Open Party is a relatively new movement which is running in Wales for the first time this May, focusing its efforts on the Newport and Islwyn area.
Homes approved for church that closed over falling congregation numbers
The applicant, David Neade, wants to create two “family dwellings” at the currently vacant St Peter’s Church, in School Street.
Home Bargains eyes expansion in town’s retail park
The discount retailer has requested planning permission to merge with the neighbouring premises and refurbish it to create one larger retail unit.
Council accused of having ‘money to burn’ over shopping centre payments
Newport City Council’s subsidy payments towards a shopping centre deal have passed £4.5 million, according to figures obtained by the local authority’s Conservative group.
Councillor reprimanded over ‘speak English’ comments to call handler
Independent councillor Janet Cleverly made the comments when she was reporting a fly-tipping incident to Newport City Council.
Positive inspection report for borough’s children’s services
Children’s social care services in Caerphilly have received positive feedback following a recent inspection by the national regulator.
Young people to promote body positivity in fight against ‘unrealistic’ social media standards
Members of Caerphilly Youth Forum have chosen body positivity, physical and mental health as their priority issue for the current year, following a vote by more than 2,000 members.
Conservative lead candidate says it’s time to ‘rebuild trust’ after ‘botched job of devolution’
The Tories are framing May’s Senedd elections as a chance to “fix Wales” with economic growth and investment funded by cutting taxes and “waste”.
High hopes for new workshop at community-run Miners Centre
Plans are under way for a new workshop at Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community, providing a bespoke space for DIY, arts and crafts.