JULY 2020......

NNEWMPORT MATTERS

The official newspaper of Newport City Council

I hope that the gratitude we have all expressed is not forgotten as the pressure lessens. It is a service that we should never take for granted and again I thank A THANK YOU TO OUR CITY every member of NHS staff for the selfless work they have done.

And of course, the gratitude extends across countless organisations and sectors who have contributed and supported - the police, care workers, retail, transport, utilities, charities and so many more. Over the last few months, our staff and In this edition of Newport partners have been Matters you’ll read about some working tirelessly of the excellent work done across to deliver essential our partnerships – and this is services for our definitely a legacy of the crisis residents. Once again, – the ability to come together I would like to thank for the benefit of the many. them and all workers who have and continue Although we are far from to help us get through returning to normal, and what staff, and only with measures I am proud that we have these difficult times. normal will look like in the future that will support the ongoing provided advice to thousands is still to be determined, we are fight against Covid-19. of local businesses, large and Importantly, I would also like starting to see some restrictions small, and administered financial CORRECT AT TIME to thank all our Newport lifted and services reinstated. We have set out our strategic support to help them get residents for their support recovery plan which details through this challenging period. OF PRESS and co-operation during has been what we are prioritising and this challenging period. very clear that restrictions and why, and more details about Again, my thanks go out to all Our aim is always to social distancing will remain in our plans. You can read more that have contributed to the provide you with the most Communities have come together place for some time, but bit-by- on the council website. crisis response, have heeded the accurate and up-to-date to support each other; in the bit we will be able to return to advice and stayed home or at a information in Newport whole, there has been a positive some of our common activities. Again, in this edition of Newport distance, and to everyone who is Matters. However, things appreciation of why services have Matters you can read more now helping us get back on track. are moving so rapidly at the been reduced; and by staying Rather than simply staying about some of the changes we moment, it is likely some home and now staying local, home to save lives, we are are making to allow services Councillor Jane Mudd, things may have changed you have played your part in now aiming to stay safe, stay to resume, plus the support Leader of Newport City Council before we hit your doormat. slowing the spread of Covid-19. local and protect . we are giving to businesses and organisations to help Please always check The NHS has undoubtedly I want to reassure residents that them get back on track. www.newport.gov.uk for shown its worth in the way it our aim is to reopen services as the latest information. has responded to biggest health soon as possible, but only when The economic recovery of crisis in modern history. it is safe for customers and our city is very important.

For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk...... NEWPORT MATTERS JULY 2020 1 The council has been shop local. Coronavirus working hard to support the (Covid-19) support is available city’s businesses through this to employers and the self- SUPPORT FOR difficult period. employed through loans, tax DEBENHAMS relief and cash grants. BUSINESSES As well as helping to distribute grants and rate relief, it also To get the latest information on published a directory on the the help available, and return to Newport City Council website of businesses trading work guidance for businesses, visit agreed measures to assist during the crisis to help residents www.newport.gov.uk/business Debenhams with its non- domestic rates for the rest of this financial year to give them time to CITY CENTRE conclude a rating review. GRANTS

Grants for projects that would bring derelict and underused properties back into use are available from the council.

Funding has been made Unlike most city centre available thanks to the Welsh shops, Debenhams was not Government’s targeted regeneration covered by the new Welsh investment programme. Government retail, leisure and hospitality rate relief scheme. Properties in and around High Street have been designated as a Constructive discussions priority and grants are available between council leader up to March next year. They include Tiny Rebel; Pill Unity; Councillor Jane Mudd, senior Pill Harriers RFC; TK Maxx; Lidl, Pill; officers and the company meant Financial support is available for THANKS TO Newport Live; Newport Food Bank; Debenhams was able to commit physical improvements that will ALL THOSE WHO Raven House; King’s Church; Tesco to reopening in the city centre. bring a property back into use and Risca; M4 Driving School; Pobl; create jobs. Another fund targets HAVE HELPED Bettws RFC; Newport Civil Chairman Mark Gifford thanked vacant or underused space above Service FC; Admiral; Bettws the council for its support. commercial properties that could USS in Bloom; Sainsbury's; be converted into new homes. the Trussell Trust. “All retailers are facing Newport City Council great challenges as a result Applications for both individual is extremely grateful to We would like to thank all of Covid-19, but Newport and schemes that combine both the many businesses and of those who have gone is an important market for objectives are welcome. For organisations that stepped the extra mile to help at a us and we look forward to more information visit www. in to help directly and with time of such great need. welcoming our customers newport.gov.uk/business the delivery of assistance back to the store soon.” to our communities.

During the coronavirus crisis, Learning Communities This coordinated approach unprecedented times. I would the Early Learning Communities programme that brings has meant we have all been like to thank all those involved programme helped provide basic together a range of able to work together to in providing this support HELPING essentials to families such as food organisations to focus on distribute essential supplies which was undoubtedly CHILDREN AT A packages, early learning resources improving children’s lives. to families during these a lifeline to some.” containing toys and books, hygiene TIME OF CRISIS and cleaning kits, baby bundles and provision for digital access.

Packs were funded by the Moondance Foundation and there Over the past year, Save the were also donations from Book Children has been working Trust, Designed to Smile, The closely with local primary Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- schools, parents, Newport day Saints and Care4humanity. City Council and other organisations to improve Councillor David Mayer, cabinet early learning outcomes member for community and for children in Bettws. resources, added: “We were pleased to be part of the pioneering Early

2 For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk...... NEWPORT MATTERS JULY 2020 It was possible to enjoy online an exhibition that should MUSEUMS SOAK UP SOME have been on display in the LIBRARY art gallery, for example. AND HERITAGE CULTURE AT SERVICES Newport College of Art SERVICE UPDATE HOME 40 Years On celebrates an amazing generation of students During lockdown we’ve and tutors at the prestigious been working to enhance The museum and art Newport College of Art. our eBook offer and put in Newport's heritage service, gallery may have been shut place plans for a request like others, has been affected during the Covid-19 pandemic The exhibition is still and collect service at some by the ongoing Covid-19 but it was still possible to available to view, visit of our larger libraries. pandemic, not least by not soak up some culture from www.newport40yearson.org.uk being able to open either the safety of the home. Don’t forget, residents the Newport Ship, Museum can also join and access and Art Gallery, or the books, magazines and Transporter Bridge to visitors. audiobooks online.

Work is ongoing behind the scenes The council’s biodiversity You can also use your Newport to develop all three sites in the and education officer, Lucy libraries membership to event that we are able to reopen, Arnold-Matthews, created a BACK GARDEN access a range of information while also seeking to engage the series of educational videos resources, family heritage people of Newport and beyond on her YouTube channel to sites and educational tools. through our digital channels. teach children about the things they can see and do BIODIVERSITY For the latest updates visit In the Ship Centre, we have used in their own back garden. www.newport.gov.uk/libraries lockdown as a chance to redevelop the displays and exhibits, as well Originally put together for her as remodelling several sections of children and nieces and nephews the interior of the building, and to keep them occupied during a number of research projects lockdown, the council developed that will help with the ship these into a mini series of episodes rebuilding process are ongoing. and shared on Facebook and Twitter.

The biggest impact that the The episodes were initially run pandemic has had on the every other day from Thursday Transporter Bridge is that we have 21 May, over the bank holiday had to keep the site closed. weekend and throughout May half term. They were then Work is still going on behind the followed by a weekly episode scenes on our stage 2 submission every Saturday morning at 10am. to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for a grant to help fund the To see all episodes visit construction of the new visitor www.youtube.com/ ANCESTRY AT centre and restoration of the bridge. watch?v=hQfxYe6UlF8 HOME As part of that, we continue to ask residents to consider donating to our online fundraising page. Newport Libraries is able to offer www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ free home access to the Ancestry. newporttransporterbridge1 com library edition at the moment. ALTERNATIVE WAYS WE’VE SUPPORTED CULTURE Every little helps, even if it’s just the You will need a valid library price of a journey across the bridge, membership card to log in online and as we look to secure the future of start digging into your family history! the city’s most famous structure. The Covid-19 pandemic has • Submitting bids to Welsh placed major challenges on Government’s Covid-19 If you are over 16 you can join the city’s cultural activity. The Active Travel pop-up fund Newport Libraries today by council has been working to completing the online form. support culture in a number • Staff taking to YouTube For more information visit of alternative ways during to deliver content www.newport.gov.uk/libraries. this period, including: while in lockdown

• Promoting the online library services that residents can still access whilst our library buildings are closed

• Working behind the scenes across our museums and heritage sites to get them ready for such time when they can reopen

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In May, we joined forces with During the coronavirus Get in touch with our our colleagues in Gwent to pandemic, our Foster Newport friendly team and find recognise the vital work of team has kept in regular out more about how you our foster carers with a social contact with our foster carers could have the rewarding media campaign marking who are keeping children experience of making Foster Care Fortnight. safe and active at home. a positive difference to the lives of children Newport City Council wants more They have also been continuing and young people. people to become our foster carers to work with those who and look after Newport children. wish to join our amazing network of foster carers. Councillor Paul Cockeram, cabinet member for social services, said: We were able to share some of the fantastic artwork that had “We hold our foster carers in been created by the children the highest regard, the work and young people through they do with children and young our social media channels. people is so important and we You can foster a child for short cannot thank them enough. These positive and uplifting periods, from an overnight stay messages received great to a few months; for a longer As we would have expected, they feedback from our followers. time until the child becomes an have all continued providing adult or for families who need a loving and secure home for a regular or one-off break. the children and young people during these challenging times. Visit www.newport.gov.uk/ fostering or call 01633 210272. We need more people who can open their homes and their hearts to care for our children, so they can stay in the city. The annual carers week “Being a carer can be very took place in June and rewarding but can affect you CARERS WEEK 2020 – Almost anyone, of any age, can although there were not any physically and emotionally and foster and our team will make physical events taking place, carers often feel isolated. MAKING CARING VISIBLE sure they have all the training the council’s community The theme for this year and support that is required.” connectors team were on is making caring visible hand to offer advice and and aims to help carers information to carers via access the information and telephone and email and support they need.” through online resources. For further information, advice Councillor Paul Cockeram, cabinet and support for carers visit member for social services said, www.newport.gov.uk/carers

While social distancing measures For the latest information PREPARATIONS TO REOPEN COUNCIL are still in place, there will be visit www.newport.gov.uk or LATEST NEWS changes to how people can access follow us on social media. SERVICES facilities when they do reopen. AND INFO In simple terms, fewer customers TRUSTED will be able to access facilities Over the last few months at a time and this requires SOURCES OF we have seen unprecedented planning to manage demand. change to all kinds of services This may include changes to INFORMATION and things continue to opening times, controlled or change on a daily basis. restricted access, or changes to Misinformation spreads like the services actually on offer. a virus, so please ensure For the latest news and info on you access, check and share council services visit our website Our aim is to reopen and re- information from trusted or follow us on social media. establish services as soon as sources such as the council, Newport City Council is Throughout this process, we have possible, but only when it is safe Welsh Government, Gwent www.newport.gov.uk continuously monitoring the considered ways in which all our for customers and staff, and with Police, Public Health Wales, @NewportCouncil effect of Covid-19 on the city services could adapt and that has measures that will support the Aneurin Bevan Health Board, @NewportCityCouncil and the advice and decisions included how facilities may be able ongoing fight against Covid-19. South Wales Fire and Rescue. of Welsh Government. to reopen when appropriate.

4 For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk...... NEWPORT MATTERS JULY 2020 NEW BUS KERBSIDE SERVICE SERVICES LAUNCHED IN NEWPORT The council and Wastesavers have been , in working hard to keep all partnership with local kerbside recycling services councils and bus operators, functioning during the has launched a new pilot pandemic period, and project that will allow people we would like to thank to request a bus to pick them you for your patience up for essential travel. throughout while we have dealt with the challenges is running the first posed by Covid-19. pilot scheme called ‘fflecsi’ which replaces a number of scheduled The kerbside is still your first local bus services with more flexible point of call for recycling any services that can pick up and drop HOUSEHOLD normal household waste. off near work, shops and homes For the latest information on by request, rather than following a WASTE recycling collections, visit set timetable at fixed bus stops. RECYCLING www.newport.gov.uk/recycling Seats on fflecsi are booked CENTRE OPEN using an Android/Apple app or by calling 0300 234 0300. After closing during the NEWPORT Once a fflecsi passenger is booked initial phase of lockdown, the on a service, Newport Bus is able Household Waste Recycling MARATHON to guarantee that the passenger will Centre has reopened. have a seat and enough space to POSTPONED respect social distancing guidelines. Restrictions on the numbers of UNTIL 2021 residents allowed to access at any As part of the Newport pilot one time, as well as vehicle access scheme, fflecsi services will run and on-site support, will remain in The ABP Newport Wales between 07:30 and 18:30, place for the foreseeable future. Marathon and 10k has been Monday to Saturday. postponed until 2021. Residents also have to make sure For more information visit to book a slot through our online The organisers had originally hoped www.fflecsi.wales system in order to visit the centre. to hold the event in October this year, but the ongoing restrictions Entry to the centre without a relating to Covid-19 have meant booking will not be permitted. that this would not be possible while maintaining the safety of all Our handy graphic has all the those involved. It will now take APPLY FOR A info you need to remember. place on Sunday 18 April 2021. 2021 NURSERY Councillor Jane Mudd, Leader of the council, said: “The marathon PLACE is definitely one of the jewels in our events crown, but the most important thing is If your child was born between ensuring the safety and health September 1, 2017 and August well-being and attitudes to learning; Inspectors found that of competitors, supporters, 31, 2018 you can apply for teaching and learning experiences; was a highly inclusive community volunteers and staff. We look a nursery place in 2021. GLOWING care, support and guidance; with happy pupils and staff while forward to welcoming the leadership and management. Ringland was a highly nurturing marathon to the city next Applications open on July 8 and REPORTS FOR environment and provided year when we’ll extend a very close on September 16, 2020. NEWPORT Ysgol Bryn Derw, Rogerstone excellent support to those facing special welcome back.” and Ringland all received social or emotional challenges. For more information and SCHOOLS excellent and good ratings. For more information visit to apply visit www.newport. www.newportwalesmarathon.co.uk gov.uk/schooladmissions Four Newport schools In its first inspection since being have received first-rate established, Ysgol Bryn Derw was Many events across the city have reports following official described as a close-knit, nurturing been affected by the pandemic inspections by Estyn. community that provides outstanding and this is likely to continue for care, support and guidance for some time in line with government Glasllwch Primary was classed as its pupils. It has an extremely restrictions. “excellent” – meaning very strong, caring and supportive ethos,which sustained performance and practice, promotes the individual needs For the latest news and updates in all five categories: standards; of its pupils exceptionally well. visit www.newport.gov.uk

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Councillor / Cynghorydd Councillor / Cynghorydd Cynghorwyr Dinas Jane Mudd Tom Suller Leader of the Council Arweinydd y Cyngor Casnewydd 2017-2022

Councillor / Cynghorydd James Clarke 14. RINGLAND 15. ROGERSTONE Councillor / Cynghorydd Councillor / Cynghorydd Rehmaan Hayat Chris Evans

To contact your councillor call: 01633 656656 or visit: www.newport.gov.uk/council Councillor / Cynghorydd Councillor / Cynghorydd Malcolm Linton Val Dudley I gysylltu â'ch cynghorydd, ffoniwch: 01633 656656 neu ewch i: www.newport.gov.uk/council

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