Council tax bills will increase by 4.9% in Newport this year to help fund what the council leader called a “huge investment” in the city’s public services.
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School kitchen closed for deep clean following food hygiene inspection
A Newport primary school’s kitchen was closed and deep-cleaned on Monday following a food hygiene inspection.
HMO conversion fails to win council backing
A proposal for a new HMO in Newport has failed to win approval from city council planners, who said the conversion could have a “negative” impact on the area.
Tory group calls for lower council tax bills in city budget
Conservative councillors in Newport have put forward “amendments” to next year’s budget proposals they say would mean a lower rise in council tax bills.
City schools record ‘very encouraging’ attendance rates
Newport is on track to record the second-highest level of pupil attendance in Wales this year, but remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Three ‘key areas’ of city to receive £20m regeneration fund
Newport city centre and two neighbouring areas will be targeted for £20 million of new investment over a ten-year period.
Backing for ‘remarkable’ Caerleon to be 2028 Town of Culture
The winning town in the UK Government competition will receive £3 million to organise a year of cultural events in 2028.
City council to target potholes in final budget proposals
Newport City Council could plunge millions into potholes and other road repairs, under the local authority’s final budget proposals.
Shopkeeper at odds with police and council over later booze sales
A Newport shopkeeper’s hopes of selling alcohol later at night have faced opposition from police and council officers, who argue it could lead to problems for neighbours.
Plans for A48 bike and bus lanes still at the drawing board
New bike and bus lanes between Newport and Cardiff are still at the design stage but will give people “more transport options” when they are completed, a minister has said.