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Category: Newport

Local concerns fail to stop seven-person HMO winning approval

Thursday, June 4, 2026Thursday, June 4, 2026

A HMO for up to seven people in Pill has received retrospective approval by Newport City Council.

Council worker dismissed after investigation into purchasing card use

Friday, May 29, 2026Friday, May 29, 2026

A Newport City Council worker was dismissed following an investigation into possible fraudulent transactions using a purchasing card.

More flats proposed at site of city centre’s historic hotel

Thursday, May 28, 2026Thursday, May 28, 2026

A former hotel in Newport city centre could be redeveloped further with the addition of six new flats.

Plans for new riverside wedding venue with views of Transporter Bridge

Thursday, May 28, 2026Thursday, May 28, 2026

A former office building on the banks of the River Usk could be converted into a “versatile, high-quality” space for weddings and other events, with views of Newport’s iconic Transporter Bridge.

Backing for new health workers’ homes near city hospital

Wednesday, May 27, 2026Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Council planners in Newport have approved a plan to develop five new flats for health workers near the city’s Royal Gwent Hospital.

Disused public toilets to be transformed into new cafe

Wednesday, May 27, 2026Wednesday, May 27, 2026

A disused block of public toilets in Newport is set to be transformed into a new cafe.

Revival plans for empty offices near city centre

Wednesday, May 27, 2026Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Empty offices in Newport’s Clarence Place could be redivided under new renovation plans.

Six-bed HMO conversion proposed for shop and house

Wednesday, May 27, 2026Wednesday, May 27, 2026

An empty shop and residential building in the Pill area of Newport could be redesigned to create a six-bedroom HMO.

School could open new specialist class for ALN pupils

Friday, May 22, 2026Friday, May 22, 2026

A new specialist class for children with additional learning needs could be opened at Newport’s Maesglas Primary School.

New mayor is ‘Newport born and bred’ and will champion city’s volunteers

Wednesday, May 20, 2026Wednesday, May 20, 2026

The new mayor of Newport is Cllr Debbie Harvey, who said she will champion the city’s volunteers during her year in office.

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