In good news for the city’s green-fingered residents, Newport City Council is considering eight new allotment sites, providing 150 extra plots.
Category: Newport
Planners to weigh up retrospective bid for city HMO
A developer is seeking retrospective planning permission for his conversion of a Newport home into a HMO for up to seven people.
Thumbs up for ‘long-awaited’ school improvements
A new sports and teaching block for Caerleon Comprehensive School has won the support of councillors in Newport.
Pupils facing months in temporary classrooms due to school repairs
“Structural issues” at a Newport primary school mean pupils and staff face the prospect of months in temporary classrooms.
Bigger fence for primary school amid fears of intruders and dealing
A new security fence will be installed around a Newport primary school site due to “safeguarding concerns” around intruders and outsiders dealing “illegal substances”.
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.