Cllr Matthew Evans, who leads the council’s Conservative group, called the proposed rise “the same old story yet again”.
Category: Newport
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.
Pupils help choose new school’s name ahead of £18m construction
Plans to merge two Newport primaries have taken a symbolic step forward after pupils helped choose the new school’s name.
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.