Forensic spray could be deployed by police to tackle criminal or antisocial riders of electric bikes, Newport councillors have heard.
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Councillors back ‘positive’ work with Newport County, Dragons and grassroots clubs
Newport councillors have emphasised their commitment to Newport County and Dragons RFC, but have also extended their backing to all sports at a grassroots level.
Calls for council to back County and Dragons as ‘investment in Newport’s future
Two councillors in Newport have called on the local authority to support the city’s professional sports teams.
Digital ID critic claims council debate may have influenced government climbdown
A councillor in Newport has suggested the city may have played a “small part” in persuading the UK Government to water down its plans for mandatory digital IDs.
Newport Council eyes property deal to fund ‘innovative’ homelessness support
Newport City Council could sell some of its properties to a housing association and use the money to invest in “innovative” support for people facing homelessness.
Green light for new city care home complete with cinema and tea room
The 66-bed residential care home will include a cinema, library, lounge and tea room once it is built in the northeastern corner of the former Whiteheads steelworks site.
Senior councillors back draft budget plans despite Newport Council tax rise concerns
Proposals to increase council tax in Newport come at a time when the local authority is experiencing “exceptional levels of demand” for its services, its leader has said.
Sports complex showers out of action for six months
Some showers at the Newport International Sports Village have been out of order for around six months.
Two schools could strengthen ties to bring ‘improved standards’ for pupils
Two Newport schools could strengthen their ties later this year by entering into a federation agreement.
Newport Council urged to rethink tax increase in new budget
Cllr Matthew Evans, who leads the council’s Conservative group, called the proposed rise “the same old story yet again”.