A new security fence will be installed around a Newport primary school site due to “safeguarding concerns” around intruders and outsiders dealing “illegal substances”.
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New homes approved despite local calls for footpath
Nine new homes can be built on greenfield land in Langstone, despite local calls for a footpath to be included in the plans.
Plans for ‘cramped’ four-bed HMO rejected
Councillors have thrown out plans for a HMO in central Newport, claiming there is not enough communal space for its residents.
Food hygiene service cut back to basics due to budget and staffing pressures
A new report shows Newport City Council has stopped offering a range of optional services in recent years and is working to clear backlogs of food hygiene inspections.
New teaching block and sports hall proposed for city school
New classrooms and a sports hall look set for approval at Caerleon Comprehensive School to replace “dated” and “undersized” facilities.
Backing for HMO plan after successful appeal
Plans for a HMO in Newport have been given the green light following a successful appeal.
Rise in antisocial behaviour despite city-wide crime reduction
Gwent Police superintendent Jason White told city councillors antisocial behaviour had increased by around 7% across Newport, compared with the previous financial year.
City-centre shop caught selling booze after hours
A Newport convenience store was caught selling booze to suspected “intoxicated” customers three hours after it was supposed to stop booze sales.
Clampdown on abandoned trolleys set to come into force
Newport City Council has taken on powers to seize and remove abandoned shopping trolleys, which can then be reclaimed by their owners for a fee.
Newport needs public transport changes and relief road, says council leader
Cllr Dimitri Batrouni said the pace of the city’s growth meant “it doesn’t take a genius to work out we’ll have more people who need to move around”.