Newport City Council recorded one of the highest recycling rates in Wales last year, new figures show.
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Recycling rates improve but borough lags behind rest of Wales
The county borough managed to recycle 61.6% of the waste it collected – well below a 70% minimum target the Welsh Government introduced last April.
Maternity and neonatal revamp at the Grange backed
A revamp of maternity and neonatal services at Gwent’s biggest hospital, which are below national standards, has been backed by health chiefs.
‘Sustainable’ or ‘ludicrous’? Opinions split on HMO proposal
A property on Newport’s Caerleon Road could be converted into a HMO for five people, according to new plans submitted to the city council.
Luke Evans television production transforms Ystrad Mynach home into Barcelona villa
An Ystrad Mynach house has been transformed into a luxury Barcelona villa after being selected as a filming location for The Party, a new ITV production starring Luke Evans.
Council’s respite centre plans move a step closer
Plans for a “much-needed” respite centre for adults and children have moved a step closer, after no objections were made during a consultation.
New padel court proposed for empty industrial unit
Plans submitted to the county borough council outline how an empty industrial unit at Trecenydd Business Park could be revived as a padel court.
Could policing reforms see a single Welsh force created?
Proposals to overhaul policing and create larger forces has led to speculation a single Welsh force could be formed.
Health board in the dark over where it needs to improve
Gwent’s NHS board still hasn’t been told what it needs to do to improve, seven weeks after the Welsh Government moved it towards special measures.
Steep drop in birth rate places school budgets in future jeopardy
A Caerphilly Council report warns the borough’s decreasing birth rate is affecting demand for school places, leading to surpluses.