Category: Newport

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.

Their candidate Nicholas Portman – known locally as Nick Baneswell – won 597 votes and finished comfortably ahead of his nearest rival, who was from Reform.

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.

A Newport homeowner’s plans for a new garage and garden room have been approved despite some local concerns.

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.

Six candidates will compete in the Rogerstone North by-election for Newport City Council on Thursday May 7.

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.

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.

Independent councillor Janet Cleverly made the comments when she was reporting a fly-tipping incident to Newport City Council.

Plans for a new HMO and church in Newport have been resubmitted after council planners rejected an initial bid.