Antisocial behaviour in two Newport car parks has prompted the city council to tighten security measures – a move it claims will also make visits easier for drivers.
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Pub’s serving hours curbed after report of ‘violent altercation’
The incident, reportedly involving “six to eight” people, happened outside the Ship and Pilot, in Pill, shortly after 1am on Sunday October 26.
Schools warned against ‘over reliance’ on reserve cash to balance books
Schools in Newport have an “over-reliance” on past savings to balance their books, a new report warns.
Affordable homes backed for old pub site plagued by fire and fly-tipping
Affordable homes are set to be built on the site of a former Newport pub which was demolished after a series of fires.
Newport Council hopes ’embracing’ AI will lead to better public services
The leader of Newport City Council said a new policy on artificial intelligence (AI) and automation is “not about replacing people with computers”.
College’s £90m city centre campus ‘on schedule’ but funding yet to be secured
Coleg Gwent plans to build the new £90 million campus on Usk Way, on the site of the former leisure and entertainment venue, Newport Centre.
Councillors call for evidence Old Green changes will improve junction
Councillors in Newport have called for proof that planned changes to Old Green Roundabout will improve the busy city-centre junction.
HMO plan rejected over layout and flooding fears
Councillors have rejected a bid to convert a Newport home into a new HMO on flooding, layout, and size grounds.
Thumbs up for ‘green’ cement mill which could create 20 jobs
A new mill producing a “green” cement substitute could open in Newport’s docks, creating 20 skilled jobs.
Nine-bed HMO plan likened to ‘sardines in a tin’
Proposals to convert the six-bedroom house at 60 Ombersley Road into an eight-bed HMO were approved in January, but now the applicant is bidding to add another living space.