Newport City Council has faced value-for-money questions over moving its Information Station for public services.
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Public toilets and new basketball courts among plans for city park
Public toilets in Newport’s Beechwood Park could be reopened for future summers, the city council’s leader said.
Ignoring food waste could land residents with ‘education and enforcement’ action
Newport residents who fail to put food waste out for collection could fall foul of council “education and enforcement” officers.
Newport leading the way on several climate targets
A 9.7% reduction in the city council’s overall emissions last year (excluding procurement) ranks Newport as the number one local authority in Wales, cabinet members heard this week.
Council welcomes chance to learn from European cities on ‘prestigious’ leader programme
A seat at the “top table” of European cities will give Newport a chance to share expertise and secure future prosperity, the city council’s leader has insisted.
City neighbourhood chosen for ‘No One Left Behind’ pilot project
Duffryn will be the first area of Newport to benefit from the city council’s new No One Left Behind initiative.
City council to launch new abandoned trolley policy with £100 return fees for shops
Newport is preparing to launch a new abandoned shopping trolley policy which could land supermarkets with £100 fees for their return.
No decision yet on public toilet reopening after summer trial
A trial reopening of public toilets in a Newport park has concluded, with no decision yet on making the move permanent.
Newport Council agrees to lead new regional sports partnership
The local authority joins Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, and Torfaen to form the Active Gwent Sports Partnership.
Kebab shop told to stop late-night sales after immigration visit
A takeaway owner in Newport is facing a one-month ban on late night sales, following a visit to his premises by immigration officers.