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Category: Newport

New speed and red light cameras at junction where 22 casualties have been reported

Friday, January 10, 2025Friday, January 10, 2025

New speed cameras will “soon” be installed at a junction in Newport where 22 casualties have been reported in recent years.

Proposal to hike Newport’s council tax branded ‘outrageous’

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Plans to increase council tax bills in Newport have come under fire from critics who say residents can “ill afford” to pay more for reduced services.

Neighbour objections not enough to stop HMO approval

Wednesday, January 8, 2025Wednesday, January 8, 2025

The application, from Mathieson and Bell Ltd, is to convert 60 Ombersley Road from a six-bedroom house into a HMO for eight people.

Library cuts, community centre handovers: How Newport City Council plans to save money

Wednesday, January 8, 2025Thursday, January 9, 2025

Newport City Council estimates it will have to save £4.3 million if it is to balance its budget for the next financial year, beginning in April.

Newport Council sets out which roads could change back to 30mph

Wednesday, January 8, 2025Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Newport City Council has proposed reverting 16 roads to a higher 30mph speed limit across the city.The proposed changes follow a public consultation which attracted more than 3,500 responses.City residents suggested 335…

Council tax rise of 6.7% proposed for Newport residents

Wednesday, January 8, 2025Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Newport residents could face a 6.7% council tax increase in April, according to the city council’s draft budget proposals.

City council sets out firm stance on tourist tax policy

Tuesday, January 7, 2025Tuesday, January 7, 2025

The Welsh Government has proposed giving councils powers to charge overnight visitors and then use that money to help fund tourism services.

Expansion plan for ‘oversubscribed’ school set for approval

Friday, January 3, 2025Friday, January 3, 2025

One of Newport’s special schools is expected to open a new Key Stage 2 base later this year after becoming oversubscribed.

Newport Transporter Bridge project reaches important milestone

Wednesday, January 1, 2025Friday, January 3, 2025

Work to build the new and much-anticipated visitor centre at Newport’s famous Transporter Bridge is nearing completion.

Sixth-form school transport fee rise confirmed

Friday, December 20, 2024

Parents of sixth-formers who use subsidised school transport in Newport will face a 5% hike in their contributions from January.

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