Newport City Council anticipates losing a lucrative income stream next year when its landfill site shuts down.
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Decision delayed on HMO in area residents say parking is a ‘nightmare’
Newport Council officers have recommended planning permission be granted, despite objections from 22 neighbours and two ward councillors.
Objectors say new HMO would have ‘unacceptable’ impact on street
The four-bedroom house at 27 Morden Road could become a five-bed HMO (house in multiple occupation), under new plans.
‘Ongoing improvement’ in handling of adoption allowance payments
Newport City Council is making “emerging and ongoing improvement” in its payment of adoption allowances to families.
Council unsure who will fund millions in extra National Insurance contributions
Local authorities face ongoing uncertainty over who will fund increases to National Insurance contributions, councillors in Newport have heard.
Rethink library and community centre money-saving plans, Newport Council told
Residents have less than a week left to have their say on Newport City Council’s draft budget proposals for 2025/26.
Police launch crackdown on lorry drivers using road as ‘cut-through’
The operation follows concerns some drivers were illegally using the weight-restricted road, in Rogerstone and northern Newport, as a “cut-through”.
New scheme supports residents who may be ‘unaware’ they can claim financial support
Newport Council has joined a pilot scheme using data to identify and contact households which could be eligible for unclaimed benefits.
City’s next mayor ‘deeply honoured’ by nomination
Newport’s next mayor said she is “deeply honoured” to be chosen to serve in the role for 2025/26.
Senior police officer responds to ‘grooming gang’ concerns
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.