The Welsh Government should “smell the coffee” and ensure Newport has enough funding to support its booming population or risk losing talented youngsters, the city’s council leader has claimed.
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Council to push ahead with Civic Centre review and could move to new HQ
Newport City Council will continue to look at future options for its headquarters at the Civic Centre, which could involve a move to a new home.
Free Christmas parking confirmed for city centre
Free Christmas parking has been confirmed for a series of car parks in Newport city centre for nine weeks this winter.
Estyn inspection results above average despite special measures for one school
The latest Estyn inspections in Newport have been largely positive despite one primary school being placed into special measures, councillors have heard.
Council could seek new HQ as Civic Centre faces £102m renovations
Newport City Council could downsize and move its headquarters from the Civic Centre, which is facing a £102 million bill to bring it up to scratch.
Thumbs up for new pallet factory where 20 jobs are planned
A new pallet factory in Pill could create 20 jobs, under plans backed by Newport councillors this week.
Councillors warn closing M4 junctions will end up ‘penalising’ Newport
Newport councillors have broadly rejected new proposals to close motorway junctions, warning that if the plan goes ahead it will end up “penalising” the city.
Newport Council tight-lipped on some city-centre plans to avoid overpaying
Some regeneration projects for Newport city centre are being kept secret so the council is not forced to pay over the odds.
Broad support for new ALN classroom at city primary school
Plans for a new specialist class in Newport for pupils who have additional learning needs (ALN) have been broadly supported.
‘Difficult decisions’ for Medieval Ship project amid wait for permanent home
Some “difficult decisions” hang over Newport’s Medieval Ship project, amid ongoing uncertainty over the artefact’s future home.