Newport City Council’s plans to set up a new trading company for property services are “heading towards the finish line”.
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Councillors ponder future of police scrutiny after PCCs scrapped
The leader of Newport City Council said he agrees with plans to abolish police and crime commissioners as “part of a wider landscape of police reform”.
Pork ‘isn’t off the menu’ amid false rumours of school lunch ban
Online claims that pork was removed from some school menus in Newport are not true, a senior councillor has confirmed amid warnings about “rumour and speculation”.
‘Lengthy discussions’ over future of city’s historic Westgate Hotel
The future of Newport’s historic Westgate Hotel has been under “lengthy discussions” between its owners and the city council.
Councillors criticise ‘misinformation’ around digital ID proposals
Labour councillors in Newport have fought back against Tory claims the UK Government’s digital ID proposals could have “adverse” impacts on the nation.
Newport councillors back call for tighter regulation of HMOs
Tighter regulations around houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) will ensure “fairness” and “common sense”, a Newport councillor has claimed.
Dog control measures renewed amid lack of enforcement concerns
Dog owners in Newport must obey rules on using leads and keeping their pets away from sports pitches for at least another three years.
Mixed reaction to city council’s proposed funding for next year
Newport is on track to receive the highest increase in council funding for the third year running.
Call for council to oppose digital ID plans
Two Tory councillors in Newport have called upon the local authority to oppose the UK Government’s digital ID plans.
City could bring in tougher rules for HMOs
Councillors in Newport have set their sights on tougher rules for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), seeking more transparency and regulation.