The Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is in a “transition” year and will be replaced by a different model of structural funding for local projects in 2026.
Category: Newport
Major city centre transport changes on track despite lukewarm public reception
A potential overhaul of the road layout in Newport city centre is still on track, after more than 2,400 people had their say on the proposals.
Council investing in new children’s homes to take profit out of care
A new children’s home in Newport will provide better care for looked-after young people closer to home, the city council believes.
New council homes suggested as possible solution to city’s housing pressures
A return to council housing could be considered in Newport, where “everything is on the table” in attempts to tackle a shortage of homes.
Another HMO approved in area where residents fear ‘unsustainable’ change
Newport residents’ attempts to stop another HMO conversion in their street have been unsuccessful.
‘Nightmare’ parking pressures not enough to prevent HMO
On Wednesday, Newport City Council’s planning committee heard the HMO conversion would require three additional parking spaces.
Brother and sister in row over shared property’s new extension
A Newport man has won the right to keep a new extension and wall at his home – after his sister, who co-owns the property, objected.
Council hopes to address homes shortage by ‘taking hassle out of letting properties’
Acting as a bridge between landlords and tenants could help Newport City Council find homes for more people, the local authority hopes.
Speed limit change expected despite claim drivers are ‘unfairly treated’
Cutting the speed limit on a stretch of road in eastern Newport will reportedly improve safety even though the area is not considered an “accident hotspot”.
Police to continue anti-social behaviour patrols in city centre
Gwent Police will continue dedicated patrols in Newport city centre and other hotspot areas for antisocial behaviour, thanks to new funding.