Education leaders in Newport have praised the city’s schools for their performances last year in Estyn inspections.
Category: Newport
Praise for police plane mission to clamp down on illegal e-bikes
The deployment of a police plane over Newport has paid dividends for officers clamping down on illegal electric bikes and scooters, city councillors have heard.
Soft plastics recycling scheme could be trialled
Recycling trials for soft plastics could start up in Newport next year for businesses and residents.
Council leader pressed on market and sorting office project loans
Newport City Council has faced fresh questions over loan funding for two regeneration projects.
Support for new railway station to ease town’s ‘chronic’ traffic problems
A new railway station for Caerleon would alleviate “chronic” traffic congestion and encourage more visitors to its Roman riches, supporters have claimed.
WRU two-region proposals branded ‘wrong approach’ and ‘utter madness’
Wales’ four regions could be cut down to two under radical proposals currently out for consultation – a potential move described as a “massive blow” for Gwent.
City council to consider links to Gaza conflict investments
It is one of five councils belonging to the Greater Gwent Pension Fund, which campaigners allege has links to firms connected to Israel’s actions in Palestine.
Social club wins booze licence bid after pavement smoking concerns
A social club in the Maindee area of Newport will be allowed to sell alcohol despite concerns about smokers congregating on the pavement outside.
Nearly all Newport schools expected to go over budget this year
In “the majority of cases”, schools’ overspends can be cushioned by their individual reserve funds, but the report warns “several” schools’ rainy-day balances are “relatively low”.
City schools’ merger confirmed ahead of plans for new £18m primary
The merger has been agreed despite concerns around traffic and potential disruption during the new school’s construction.