Plans to merge two Newport primaries have taken a symbolic step forward after pupils helped choose the new school’s name.
Category: Newport
Six-bed HMO proposed for ‘substantial’ city home
New proposals have been submitted to convert a five-bedroom house in Newport into a six-bed HMO (house in multiple occupation).
Offices near hospital could become flats for health workers
A property near Newport’s Royal Gwent Hospital could be revived as residential accommodation, after spending some time as office space.
Cleaning firm plans revamp of former bank building
A cleaning company in Newport is seeking planning permission to open a new base at a former bank building.
New food and drink venue proposed for city centre
A new business could open in Newport’s Upper Dock Street, according to plans submitted to the city council.
City-centre flats plan approved despite noise concerns
Stuart Nicholson, of the Burlesque hair salon at 16-18 Cambrian Road, applied to convert the building’s upper floors into two one-bedroom flats.
Antisocial behaviour prompts tougher security at car parks
Antisocial behaviour in two Newport car parks has prompted the city council to tighten security measures – a move it claims will also make visits easier for drivers.
Pub’s serving hours curbed after report of ‘violent altercation’
The incident, reportedly involving “six to eight” people, happened outside the Ship and Pilot, in Pill, shortly after 1am on Sunday October 26.
Schools warned against ‘over reliance’ on reserve cash to balance books
Schools in Newport have an “over-reliance” on past savings to balance their books, a new report warns.
Affordable homes backed for old pub site plagued by fire and fly-tipping
Affordable homes are set to be built on the site of a former Newport pub which was demolished after a series of fires.