An unnamed councillor in Newport was reported to Wales’ public services ombudsman over alleged “discourteous and intimidatory behaviour” towards a member of staff.
Category: Newport
Call for new rules compelling councillors to reply to residents
A Newport councillor has proposed strict time limits for elected representatives to respond to constituents’ enquiries.
Council warns residents of AI complaint risks – but could use same technology to send replies
Newport residents who complain to the city council should be wary of using generative AI, according to a new policy – which also shows the local authority could use the same technology to write replies.
Shop and flats proposed as part of former salon’s glow-up plan
Five new flats and a shop could be built in Newport city centre under plans for the redevelopment of a former hair salon.
Developer hoping to confirm property’s HMO status
A developer has applied for a certificate of lawfulness for a HMO (house in multiple occupation) in central Newport.
Questions over Newport Council’s development of performance dashboard
An online dashboard detailing Newport City Council’s performance levels for public services is expected to make progress this year.
Council leader says joining European programme has helped city’s young people
The leader of Newport City Council has defended a decision to join a European leadership programme, which he argued has helped develop job opportunities for young residents.
Newport leisure centre construction edges closer to completion – but no opening date yet
Construction work on Newport’s new leisure centre is expected to finish “at the end of the year”, with more detailed opening plans set to be announced in the winter.
Safety call for ‘severe overgrowth’ along 50mph road to be cut back
Children, parents with prams, and wheelchair users are “routinely forced off” a pavement because of “severe overgrowth” of verges, a Newport councillor has warned.
Plan for new nursery fails to clear parking and flooding ‘hurdles’
Councillors in Newport have reluctantly turned down a proposal for a new children’s nursery in Lliswerry, largely over safety concerns.