Gwent Police will lose “quite a significant number” of police community support officers (PCSOs) because of funding cuts, a senior officer has warned.
Category: Newport
Police told lorry drivers illegally using road as ‘cut through’
Lorries and other large vehicles are flouting traffic rules banning them from the B4591 in Rogerstone and northern Newport, a city councillor has claimed.
Newport Council backs ban on helium balloon releases from public land
Councillors in Newport have backed calls to ban the release of helium balloons from public land, over concerns for wildlife and the environment.
Concern Newport Council’s customer service issues are linked to home working
More council staff in Newport should return to the office to improve customer service levels, a councillor has suggested.
Newport Council leader coy on future plans for city regeneration
Cllr Dimitri Batrouni said the preparation of plans to revive Newport “take time” and wouldn’t be unveiled until later the year.
Community wants tougher rules on antisocial behaviour despite recent ‘lull’
Cllr Kevin Whitehead said there had been a “lull” in bad behaviour, but said locals were “fearful at any time it could kick off again”.
Rat fears at ‘disgusting’ fly-tipping site ‘getting bigger by the day’
Cllr David Fouweather said he and people living near the mound of illegally-dumped rubbish had made repeated calls to the city council, asking for it to be cleared.
All smiles as pupils reunited at new primary block — but other school works face delays
Councillors in Newport have welcomed the arrival of new education facilities around the city.
Newport Council agrees next steps towards changing some 20mph roads
Newport City Council was thrown a “hospital pass” when handed responsibility for dealing with controversial speed limit changes, its leader has said.
Schools facing nearly £3.8m overspend and ‘clear’ financial challenges
All but nine of Newport City Council’s 44 primary schools are forecasting an overspend and will have to dip into their reserves to balance the books.