Newport City Council could sell some of its properties to a housing association and use the money to invest in “innovative” support for people facing homelessness.
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Green light for new city care home complete with cinema and tea room
The 66-bed residential care home will include a cinema, library, lounge and tea room once it is built in the northeastern corner of the former Whiteheads steelworks site.
Senior councillors back draft budget plans despite Newport Council tax rise concerns
Proposals to increase council tax in Newport come at a time when the local authority is experiencing “exceptional levels of demand” for its services, its leader has said.
Sports complex showers out of action for six months
Some showers at the Newport International Sports Village have been out of order for around six months.
Two schools could strengthen ties to bring ‘improved standards’ for pupils
Two Newport schools could strengthen their ties later this year by entering into a federation agreement.
Newport Council urged to rethink tax increase in new budget
Cllr Matthew Evans, who leads the council’s Conservative group, called the proposed rise “the same old story yet again”.
Council defends city centre work amid phone box and ‘worst’ Christmas tree criticism
Senior councillors in Newport have defended the local authority’s work in the city centre, following criticism of a prominent Christmas tree and littering.
‘Responsible’ budget proposals avoid cuts – but Newport council tax bills set to rise
Council tax bills could go up across Newport in April, but the city council’s draft budget proposals have avoided public service cuts.
Approval sought for cafe conversion five years after work was carried out
Planning permission is being sought for a cafe conversion in Newport, five years after the work was carried out.
New play area and all-weather pitch approved for school
A Newport primary school is in line to receive a new play area and all-weather sports pitch after receiving council approval.