New leisure centre approved with greener upgrades. Housing plans also get the go-ahead. Some plans were declined. Newport Council Approves Leisure Centre Plan, Housing Changes They are making changes to the new leisure centre plan. It sits near the University of Wales Newport City Campus. The changes involve landscaping and ecological upgrades. Noise, equipment, access,…
Council drops proposal to shut Caerleon Town Hall after residents voice concerns over budget cuts. Caerleon Town Hall Closure Plan Scrapped Following Public Outcry Newport Council will review community centers and libraries. The review relates to the 2025/26 budget, putting Caerleon’s town hall and library at risk since the town hall is a listed building.…
Caerleon Cherubs, a vital playgroup since the 1960’s, may close because of Newport Council budget reviews. Caerleon Playgroup Faces Closure Due to Council Budget Proposal Caerleon Cherubs started in 2002. Maureen Silbury and Jane Gilchrist founded it. Mo, now 73, remembers a playgroup always existed there and is upset it might close, as she created…
A petition with 4126 signatures was delivered to Newport City Council, urging them to keep Caerleon town hall and library open. Newport Council Leader Receives Large Petition to Save Local Services Caerleon councillors gave a big petition to Dimitri Batrouni, who leads Newport City Council (NCC). The petition, containing 4126 signatures, asked them to keep…
Local residents face penalties for offenses ranging from assault to breaches of court orders. Fines and jail time issued. Newport, Cwmbran, Brynmawr and Caerphilly Residents Appear in Court Payton Smith, 26, owes £120. She did not follow her community order. Payton lives on Devon Court in Caerleon. Abigail Thomas, 20, will spend 12 weeks in…