A return to council housing could be considered in Newport, where “everything is on the table” in attempts to tackle a shortage of homes.
Category: Newport
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.
Council renews business rates support scheme for city centre traders
Eligible traders in Newport could continue to receive a business rate reduction of up to 65% in the coming financial year.
Budget passed after row over council tax increase
Councillors in Newport have backed a new budget which supporters say invests in important services for residents – but critics say will cost taxpayers more.
‘We need to see something positive happening’ in city centre
Newport City Council “should be pushing harder to get potential businesses into the city centre”, a councillor has claimed.