A new stand would not result in a Newport football club’s ground becoming “Anfield tomorrow”, a city council planning committee has been assured.
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Council leader and MS at odds over local government funding
Cllr Dimitri Batrouni cited comments made by Peredur Owen Griffiths, a Plaid Cymru Senedd Member, during a recent debate on local government funding in the Welsh Parliament.
City’s ‘incredible’ recycling rate is one of Wales’ best
Newport City Council recorded one of the highest recycling rates in Wales last year, new figures show.
‘Sustainable’ or ‘ludicrous’? Opinions split on HMO proposal
A property on Newport’s Caerleon Road could be converted into a HMO for five people, according to new plans submitted to the city council.
Next stage of community boundary review under way
An initial round of consultation was held late last year and gave Newport residents and community councils a first opportunity to suggest potential changes.
Road repairs ‘a priority’ amid complaints of ‘horrendous journeys’
Road repairs in Newport are a “priority” issue for the city council and will be addressed in the new budget, the authority’s leader has vowed.
Police forensic spray could catch nuisance bike riders as locals ‘too scared to go out’
Forensic spray could be deployed by police to tackle criminal or antisocial riders of electric bikes, Newport councillors have heard.
Councillors back ‘positive’ work with Newport County, Dragons and grassroots clubs
Newport councillors have emphasised their commitment to Newport County and Dragons RFC, but have also extended their backing to all sports at a grassroots level.
Calls for council to back County and Dragons as ‘investment in Newport’s future
Two councillors in Newport have called on the local authority to support the city’s professional sports teams.
Digital ID critic claims council debate may have influenced government climbdown
A councillor in Newport has suggested the city may have played a “small part” in persuading the UK Government to water down its plans for mandatory digital IDs.