A police crackdown on crime and antisocial behaviour in Newport city centre should be extended or made permanent, according to councillors.
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New council constitution could be outsourced to consultants
Newport City Council’s plan to update its constitution could be outsourced to consultants.
City council urged to oppose potential M4 junction closures
M4 junctions must stay open under any new plans to tackle congestion around Newport, its council leader has warned.
Calls for more support for city’s vital unpaid carers
More support for Newport’s unpaid carers will be a priority issue for the city council in the near future – after councillors warned their importance could not be underestimated.
Council ‘committed’ to WHSmith building redevelopment amid survey delays
Proposals for the future of the council-owned former WH Smith building in Newport city centre have been pushed back due to surveying delays.
Thumbs up for new coffee shop in city neighbourhood
A new coffee shop has been given the go-ahead to open in Newport, at a premises formerly occupied by a cake business.
City HMO approved at second attempt amid parking concerns
A planned HMO conversion in Newport has been approved at the second attempt, after councillors threw out the original plans over parking and bedroom size concerns.
Cash boost for city events including food festival and winter wonderland
Newport’s food festival and winter wonderland will be among the events boosted by another £250,000 investment, the city council’s leader has announced.
Care home payment rules reviewed to avoid ‘bad debt’ risk to council
“Significant” levels of unpaid care home fees in Newport have prompted the city council to bring in new rules reducing its liability for debts.
Thumbs up for new tyre business that could create 60 jobs
A tyre distribution company will create around 60 jobs when it takes on a warehouse in Newport.