“Unprecedented” housing pressures are placing more people in Newport at risk of homelessness.
Category: Newport
City council HQ branded ‘not fit for purpose’ with some areas ‘totally abandoned’
Public services in Newport could benefit from the city council moving to a new headquarters, a councillor believes.
Residents could see positive changes to city centre ‘in just a few months’
Plans for a “new era” of prosperity in Newport city centre have been largely welcomed by councillors.
‘Professional and positive’ adult care staff win inspectors’ praise
In their report, the inspectors commended the department’s “effective” leadership and said staff show a “strong commitment to providing high-quality care and support”.
How Newport plans to usher in a ‘new era’ of prosperity for city centre
Newport’s residents and visitors can look forward to a “new era” for the city, with fewer empty buildings, a “booming” events calendar, and a celebration of heritage snaking alongside the River Usk.
Hopes for extension of fund which brought £32m ‘positive impact’ to city
Senior councillors and volunteer groups in Newport hope post-Brexit funding for local authorities will continue in future, after the city received more than £32 million towards various projects.
Council planning a ‘no one left behind’ scheme for residents in need
Newport City Council is planning to launch a ‘no one left behind’ scheme for residents who feel their communities have missed out on previous support and funding.
Eisteddfod yr Urdd is ‘huge opportunity’ for Newport
Hosting the Eisteddfod yr Urdd could be transformative for Newport and “life-changing” for its young citizens, according to senior councillors.
Gardening firm to set up new depot in city
A gardening products company has won planning permission for a new development in eastern Newport.Westland Horticulture Ltd will use the ten-hectare site in Llanwern to store and distribute products from pallets.According to…
‘Listen to the public’ calls over changes to city-centre junction
The public’s views will reportedly be “at the heart of” any decisions around changes to traffic flow in central Newport.