JNanuarey 201w5 pThe officiral ntew spaMper ofa Newtpotrt Ceity Crous ncil Top award Residents thanked for leader leader, Councillor Bob for views on budget Bright, was named Welsh Local Politician Newport residents are being thanked for the feedback provided on the council’s budget of the year at the Welsh proposals. In the council’s most widespread programme of engagement to date, more than Politician of the Year awards. 1,000 people joined in the budget conversation, giving their views and suggestions on how Speaking about his award, the council can close its £10 million budget gap. Councillor Bright, said: “To Newport City Council’s the proposals, but the fact is receive the Welsh Local cabinet met before Christmas we will have to make very Politician of the Year award to discuss a range of draft tough decisions. Details of is a real honour, and I would budget proposals for the next some of the most difficult are like to put on record my financial year and recognised detailed later in this article.” sincere thanks to all those that this was going to be a Newport City Council who have supported me and difficult process for the provides nearly 1,000 the city council – fellow council and residents alike. services but savings of politicians, council officers Councillor Bob Bright, almost £10 million have to be and partners. leader of the council, said: “I found in 2015/16 on top of “I have been in politics for know that people will be around £50 million that has many years and 2014 must frustrated and sometimes already been made over have to rank as one of the disappointed with some of recent years. most momentous so far, the changes that may take Listening to what’s with the city hosting the vulnerable adults, waste and Residents were also asked Nato summit and seeing place, but I can assure you important to you recycling, and education and what the council could do regeneration make giant that the council’s aim is not Ahead of considering skills were the areas of the differently to save money. leaps forward.” to destroy what is important where it could save £10 council’s work that were The top three responses Councillor Bright was to the people of Newport. million, the council carried valued most by residents. were: less senior managers chosen by a panel made up Unfortunately this is out a city-wide budget Some services that and reduced senior of cross party politicians and becoming the most difficult conversation, which saw residents ranked lower management salaries; senior media financial period in the history more than 1,000 residents included libraries and support more volunteering; representatives. of local government. give their opinions. community facilities, sports, and improve recycling He received the award for “There has been much Care for the elderly and speculation about some of leisure and cultural facilities, services. the way Newport has and children's play or youth In recent years, the number promoted itself and for his services. Of course some of council staff has greatly membership of the people feel strongly about reduced and the number of European Committee of the these services, but in the managers is also being cut – Regions ensuring that Welsh overall feedback people with savings of around £800k local government has a rated them as less of a next year. All staff salaries strong voice in Europe. priority. continued on page 3

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I Another milestone Community learning February half Schools awarded for Make a recycling for Friars Walk supplement term fun work with families resolution

Recycle for Newport – pop me in your blue recycling box News... Newyddion... Schools recognised for Supporting people work with families following hospital stays Work has started on a care and wellbeing, said: Fourteen Newport schools worked closely with the them in the education of their new scheme which will “Older people can lose their have achieved a schools to help them evaluate children. give vital support to older confidence following an illness or fall which has prestigious award and show the evidence of “Previously it has been people and help them required a stay in hospital recognising the work they their work in order to gain difficult to assess the extent of regain their confidence what they do but gathering but they want to return to do with families of their the award. and independence after Cathy Barnett, of Eveswell the evidence for the Investors their own homes. pupils. leaving hospital. Primary School, explained: in Families award enables the “Intermediate care can help Investors in Families is a Newport City Council is “The scheme has allowed us full picture to be presented bridge the gap between national scheme which aims using a Welsh Government to look in detail at our and we can see the tangible, hospital and home by to value and support the grant to fund the conversion support for families and how positive and sometimes life- helping them to rebuild that important role that families of a number of rooms at we liaise with them. We changing difference schools confidence and relearn the play in the life of the child. Parklands Residential Home constantly take the views and are making to the lives of skills they need to live Newport High School, in Malpas for intermediate needs of individual families pupils and their families. independently. Primary, Duffryn care, also known as ‘step on board. Anything that “I would like to “It could also help prevent Infants, Eveswell Primary, down beds’. supports parents and families congratulate all those schools longer than necessary stays Primary, Malpas To minimise the disruption to get involved in school will that have been awarded the in hospital for people who Court Primary, Millbrook to the home’s residents, be of great benefit to our accreditation, and those who have recovered their health Primary, Milton Infants, arrangements were made for pupils.” are nearly there, as well as but need more support Monnow Primary, them to move temporarily Councillor Debbie Wilcox, encourage others to seriously before they can return Primary, St while the work takes place. the council’s cabinet member consider going for it. It is not home.” David’s RC Primary, St Councillor Paul Cockeram, for education and young an easy process but is It is expected that the new Mary’s RC Primary, Ysgol cabinet member for social people, said: “I know our definitely worth the effort. I unit will open spring 2015. Gymraeg Ifor Hael and schools work very closely would also like to thank our Fairoak Nursery have all with families and make officers for the assistance they received the accreditation. Community equipment strenuous efforts to involve have given the schools.” Newport City Council has Newport residents are arrange for it to be collected. able to borrow equipment Some items, such as hoists to help them maintain and and bath lifts, have to be improve their serviced as well as having their need and use reviewed independence from the every year. It is very Gwent-wide integrated important that people co- community equipment operate with these safety service (GWICES). checks and reviews. A loan can be made If the team are unable to following an assessment by a gain access to service or social or healthcare review the suitability of the professional and equipment is loaned equipment, it would delivered, collected, serviced be necessary to remove the and maintained by Vision equipment and review the Products based in the city. position to see the best way to The equipment remains the meet that person’s needs. property of Newport City If you are struggling with Council and is identified with everyday tasks call 01633 a bar code, the name Vision 656656 and request an Products and the council’s assessment or ask for a leaflet telephone number, 01633 detailing local suppliers From left to right: Mason Bush, head teacher Cathy Barnett, Elinor Webb, teacher Sue Webb, 656656. When the equipment where you can buy your own Malika Asad, Councillor Wilcox, and Ayaan Ali. is no longer required, people equipment. should phone this number to #visitnp New location for ship There are some great events, attractions and offers in Newport and you can now Newport’s Medieval The conservation work of the ship’s timbers will keep track of them on Twittter with #visitnp Ship has a new home at continue and public open We’ll be highlighting not only council-run events and activities, but all things local Unit 20 Estuary Court, days will be held at the new including special offers and some of the lesser-known treasures of our city. Queensway Industrial location – details to follow. Follow us @newportcouncil Estate.

2 Call the city contact centre 01633 656 656 NEWPORT MATTERS News... Newyddion... Residents thanked for views on budget continued from page 1 prospects, more preventative becoming difficult to Council tax online questionnaire, email have been reviewed and one measures are seeing people maintain the current level. The council is proposing to [email protected] of the new proposals is to live independently for Some of our buildings are increase its council tax level ov.uk or write to Budget reduce the number of cabinet longer and we are not fit for purpose. The which would see residents in Consultation, Policy and members. continuing to explore ways proposal is to review the Band D properties paying Partnerships, Newport City What we’re investing in of working with partners to service which could reduce only an extra 86p a week. Council, Civic Centre, Residents have quite deliver joined-up projects. the number of libraries while This is still the second lowest Newport NP20 4UR. rightly asked how we can What are the facts about still meeting the statutory council tax rate in Wales. All responses will be lend large amounts of money some of the proposals? library standards. The Still time to have your say considered by cabinet in to companies for projects Museum and art gallery council appreciates that Details of all the draft February. The such A number of options location is important and is proposals are available on the recommendations of cabinet as Friars Walk and the Kings regarding the museum and looking at the development council’s website and the will then go to the full Hotel, but are cutting art gallery continue to be of community hubs. The formal consultation ends on council meeting for final services for residents. looked at. council will continue to look Friday 16 January. Visit approval later that month. Simply, these pots of The council fully at all the options including www.newport.gov.uk/budge money have been made recognises the importance of potential city centre locations. tchallenge to complete the available to us from central these facilties to the government and the Welsh community and likewise the Government and can only be items held. Any proposals February half term fun spent on capital projects that taken forward will take this will boost the city and its into consideration. There are lots of fun, Craft activities – Treasure Gallery. Suitable for families, redevelopment. Discussions with exciting, educational, Island craft on Monday 16 11am–2.30pm. They will be repaid by the interested parties continue February, 10.30am –12pm Keep an eye out for the companies involved and we and all feedback will be sporting and artistic and 12.30pm –2pm. Make February half term activity cannot spend the money on taken on board when activities to take part in your own treasure themed brochure distributed to day-to-day services. reviewing the options. over the half term holiday crafts at The Riverfront. schools, leisure centres and But we are investing in the Libraries (16 –20 February). Family discovery day – libraries, visit city’s future in other ways – The council still wants to Here’s just a taster of what Thursday 19 February at newport.gov.uk/holidayfun the schools pledge sees deliver a high quality public you can look forward to: and Art or call 01633 656 757. continued investment in library service to its Free swim – swim for free ensuring future generations residents. However, with in any of Newport’s leisure have the best possible budget pressures it is centres every day, including weekends (under 17s). Holiday club – childcare Libraries for children aged 5 –12 years at Newport International Sports Village ORDER BOOKS ONLINE* (8.30am –5.30pm). FREE FROM NEWPORT LIBRARIES Films at The Riverfront – CHOOSE UP TO On Monday, Tuesday, 50 Wednesday and Saturday of TITLES half term week there will be PER YEAR

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NEWPORT MATTERS Recycle for Newport www.newport.gov.uk/recycle 3 Sporting city... Dinas chwaraeon... Grab a great deal and get Newport young people given positive more active this new year futures through sport Kick start your new year treat someone special to For further information with Active Newport’s seven days with Active visit The Positive Futures and they both saw first- seven days for £7 offer. Newport? www.newport.gov.uk/active project offers young hand how sport and Vouchers are available for To purchase a voucher newport people fresh and physical activity are helping either seven gym sessions or simply pop in to your nearest Keep up to date with the engaging opportunities to inspire young people in Newport and acting as an seven fitness classes and are leisure centre reception and latest news and information to become involved in speak to a member of the from Active Newport by alternative to anti-social now on sale from your sporting activities which friendly team. Vouchers can following on Twitter: behaviour. nearest council owned leisure help them develop life be purchased until 14 @ActiveNewport or like our The programme is centre (, skills and achieve their Newport International Sports February and must be used Facebook page Active targeted at 10 –19 year olds potential. Village or Active Living by 31 March 2015. Newport. in Newport who are at risk The project is funded by Centre). of being excluded from the Police and Crime Choose from either seven school, not gaining Commissioner (PCC) for gym sessions in the fully qualifications and, in some Gwent, Ian Johnston, and equipped gyms where the cases, at risk of drug and Sport Wales and is led by knowledgeable team will be alcohol misuse. the council’s sport and able to help you achieve your The programme acts as a physical activity goals, or from more than 100 positive alternative to anti- development team. weekly fitness classes social behaviour, creating Deputy minister for including spinning, Zumba, safer and more inclusive culture, sport and tourism, Bokwa and kettlebells. communities as a result. It Ken Skates, recently visited Vouchers can also be has now started expanding the project along with purchased as gifts so why not across Gwent. Councillor Mark Whitcutt

4 Items that may be delivered alongside Newport Matters are not associated with the council NEWPORT MATTERS Sporting city... Dinas chwaraeon... pupils meet South Countdown to the Admiral City of African rugby team stars Pupils from Duffryn High programme which offers said: “This was a fantastic The third City of Newport School had a fantastic sports such as football, experience for the youngsters Newport Centre. half marathon will take boxing, weightlifting, from Duffryn High School Runners are urged to get experience recently when place on Sunday 1 March. their entries in quickly – basketball and dance, as well who were the only school in they met the South Admiral is once again the register online at as mentoring and group Wales to be invited to the African rugby team and main sponsor and more than www.cityofnewporthalfmarat work, opportunities to event. had a tour of the 100 members of its staff have hon.com (places still available enhance personal “Sport acts as a motivator Millennium Stadium. registered to run . at time of going to print). development and leadership and inspiration for The youngsters were The event is recognised as a The cost is just £26 and all training. youngsters. Having the having an early taste of the great way to start your running proceeds are used to support Urban Academy has trained opportunity first-hand to see Urban Academy – a concept year and good training for hospice care in south east many young leaders over the the preparations rugby those who are preparing for a founded by Laureus partner Wales. past three years and will be players make before a big test spring marathon. Active Communities For those not running, there expanding into Wales in 2015. match, as well as interview This year the route will be a are many ways to get involved Network. Cabinet member for them, is something I am sure full loop out to and including volunteering It is based on the successful education and young people, they will remember for a back to the city centre, but will opportunities, or become a UK-wide Urban Stars Councillor Debbie Wilcox, very long time.” still use the beautiful riverside sponsor and help make the pathways. The half marathon 2015 Admiral City of Newport will start in the heart of the city half marathon a great success. centre – along the For more information visit pedestrianised shopping area – www.cityofnewporthalfmarat and the race HQ will be hon.com or call 01633 851051.

Pupils meeting the South African rugby team Trustees for new sport, leisure and cultural trust selected From 1 April, the council running the sport, leisure and The establishment of a trust will transfer the cultural services currently is a long-term strategy by the management and provided by the council. council to more cost- operation of the Wales Chair of the trustees is John effectively deliver cultural, This year’s half marathon route National Velodrome, Harrhy, while making up the sport and leisure services to rest of the board are: all Newport residents. It will regional pool, Newport Dan Berry be responsible for the day-to- International Paracycling Cup Stadium, Newport Centre, John Standerline day management and Active Living Centre, Joanna Hardman operation of the services. After successfully hosting the International Paracycling Cup Caerleon Golf Course and Martin Warren The role of the volunteer tournament in November 2013, the event will return to the Riverfront Theatre David Graham trustees will be to guide and Newport again at the end of this month. Some of the UK’s top paracyclists will be in action at the Wales and Art Centre to a trust. Kevin Ward support the trust’s National Velodrome, Newport between 30 January and 1 Eleven trustees have been Eddie Mogford management team to deliver February 2015. selected following an the everyday running of the Tom Lewis Tickets to watch the paracyclists are available from Active interview process and they Cllr Debbie Wilcox organisation. Newport – www.newport.gov.uk/activenewport will be responsible for Cllr Herbie Thomas NEWPORT MATTERS For the latest news visit www.newport.gov.uk 5 Changing city... Newid dinas... Business Improvement Bringing new District gets the green light homes, jobs and

Last month businesses in BID which is a business-led centre a great place to visit. the city centre voted in initiative. “The council has shown a skills to Newport The next step is to form a commitment to revitalising favour of the Newport’s vibrant and £2 million from the establishment of a company, Newport Now, the city centre and excellent programme to a developer which will start work in April progress is already being viable places programme Business Improvement is now well under way who is breathing new life District. on a five-year programme of made on the Friars Walk into the vacant King’s Hotel improvements in the city scheme. Work is also due to with new homes and The majority of those who in High Street by creating centre. start on a number of exciting businesses being created took part in the ballot, apartments, offices and Councillor Bright projects, to convert landmark in landmark buildings including Newport City retail units. congratulated all those buildings into new homes, as Council, supported the and a new development The money will be repaid involved in achieving the yes part of the vibrant and viable proposal. for the city’s work-based during the lifetime of the vote: “It is fantastic that places programme, creating a Councillor Bob Bright, learning academy three-year programme so it businesses are taking action more dynamic 21st century leader of the city council, has (WBLA). can be re-used for other themselves to make the city city centre.” welcomed the vote for the Pill Millennium Centre is projects. set to become a new base Meanwhile, work is also for the council’s successful underway on the former WBLA following major Yates building, also in High Rate relief scheme improvement works. Street, which is being The Welsh Government- converted into a Premier Inn Qualifying businesses in January. Contact the council’s funded scheme is financing with the assistance of a the proposed Newport They have to meet the business services team to the work, which began last grant from the vibrant and Business Improvement regeneration aspirations find out more about the month, and includes the viable places programme. development of a modern District are urged to within the city centre and range of financial and Watch out for more IT training suite. exciting developments in submit their applications not have already benefitted practical assistance from rate relief. available to businesses in At the end of last year, it the city centre over the to a new rate relief The funds will be the city on 01633 656656 or was agreed to lend just over coming months. scheme before the end of distributed among all those for more information visit January. who apply and meet the www.newport.gov.uk/busi Welsh rugby stars open A one-off grant fund of criteria. ness £160,000 has been allocated to Newport City Council to Newport’s Admiral House support businesses that are negatively impacted by the Admiral celebrated the Newport City Council and postponement of property official opening of its many of the organisations revaluations. Newport office in involved in the building Businesses that may be November. also attended the event. More than 600 staff are eligible were sent letters Welsh rugby players based in the Newport office inviting them to apply and Jamie Roberts, George having moved from their applications must be North, Dan Biggar and Dan Langstone Business Park to with the council by 31 Lydiate joined Admiral’s the city centre in June 2014. CEO Henry Engelhardt to BDE Law, also part of mark the official opening of Admiral Group, moved the city centre office . from premises in Cardiff to Ambitious proposals for Old Representatives from Town Dock get go ahead the office in August. A large section of vacant Full planning permission retail and more open land in the Old Town was given for 24 houses, 65 spaces. Dock regeneration area apartments, roads, Created in the 19th could be transformed footways, open space and century, the former dock landscaping on part of the after the council’s was used mainly for site near East Dock Road. exporting coal but planning committee Outline consent was also operations ceased in 1930 approved an application granted for up to 199 new and it has remained from Sennybridge Ltd homes, office space, vacant ever since and the Seren Group. community or café use, Members of the Welsh rugby team at Admiral House

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www.newport.gov.uk/ communitylearning Changing city... Newid dinas... Log in for free Another milestone computer skills reached for Friars Walk A topping out ceremony class retail and leisure that, by the end of this year, to mark the progress of scheme Newport deserves.” there will be a new leisure and job help Councillor Bob Bright, construction work for and retail offering in Friars Walk, Newport’s leader of Newport City Newport to complement our Council, said: “Last January Residents living in the 1.30pm to 3.30pm, in Bettws multi million pound retail traditional city centre, we all watched the dramatic including some excellent Communities First Library; and on Thursdays, and leisure scheme, took demolition of Capitol car independent traders.” north cluster of Bettws, 12.30pm to 2.30pm, in place last month. Malpas Court. park to make way for Friars Friars Walk will have an Malpas and Shaftesbury Paul Sargent, chief For more information Walk and less than a year estimated catchment of can learn about executive and co founder of about the digital inclusion later we have reached this 411,000 – double the existing Queensberry Real Estate computers or get help sessions or the jobs clubs important milestone. levels – and spend per capita (QRE), said: “The topping finding employment at contact the Communities “Like many visitors to the is expected to be the highest out ceremony marks a free weekly sessions in First team on 01633 414840. city centre, I have found it in Wales. The scheme is significant day for QRE and local venues. Communities First is the fascinating to see the currently 60 per cent let and the city of Newport. Computers for beginners Welsh Government’s buildings going up as the is set to be one of the most “We took over the site from classes are held on flagship programme aimed new scheme takes shape. I significant retail openings in the council in March and you Mondays from 1pm to at tackling deprivation and share the growing excitement the UK in 2015. can see first-hand the 3pm, at Shaftesbury in Newport it is delivered significant progress we have Community Centre; on by the council. made on the development. Tuesdays at 10.30am to Over two years it is “We are constructing all 1pm in Malpas Court; and providing external funding buildings across the site from 1.30pm to 3.30pm in of £5.5 million and simultaneously with the Bettws Library. supporting 50 full-time roofing works already Job clubs offer assistance equivalent posts. happening on our anchor with job searches as well as Three new themes were store, Debenhams.” finding training and work identified for the He added that Friars Walk experience opportunities. programme – prosperous, would open this November. These are held on learning and healthier “We have an impressive list Mondays, 1pm to 3pm, in communities. of confirmed tenants and are Shaftesbury Community sure that the Friars Walk Centre; on Tuesdays, Representatives of Newport City Council, Queensberry Real Estate development will be the first and Bowmer and Kirkland at the topping out of Friars Walk Newport – fast becoming super-connected

Around 10,000 homes and advantage of TV on benefit from Newport’s businesses in Newport demand, social media and Super Connected Cities are now able to benefit online gaming. voucher scheme, where from the multi million In business, fibre vouchers for up to £3,000 pound Superfast Cymru broadband can offer greater can be claimed. opportunities by improving For more information see programme which is your supply chain, www.newport.gov.uk/super bringing fibre broadband increasing productivity and fast or call 01633 656656. the length and breadth of being part of a worldwide If you are living or Wales. market. working in Newport and When combined with BT’s The Superfast Cymru currently cannot get fast commercial rollout, the vast programme is providing the fibre broadband, you can majority of the city is able to communications register your interest at access good value, fast infrastructure – it’s up to the www.superfast-cymru.com internet connectivity. people and businesses of Fibre broadband helps you Newport to use their Wales Office Minister Alun Cairns met three Newport businesses last month to see how do things more quickly imagination and exploit this they are benefitting from Superfast broadband. He visited Satellite Finance Limited, Global online, from downloading asset. Business Events Limited (pictured) and Alacrity Foundation as well as superfast broadband emails to browsing the To cover the cost of supplier, Spectrum Internet. Newport is one of the 22 cities in the Super-Connected Cities internet. But it’s not just connecting to business Programme (SCCP) and businesses, charities and social enterprises in Newport are able to about speed. broadband, businesses can At home, you can take get vouchers worth up to £3,000 to support broadband connection upgrades.

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Recycling your waste per cent in 2001 to 52 per • Aerosols and foil are the makes a real difference cent in 2012. two materials that many to the environment and • Metal cans are 100 per cent people throw away, yet this year why not make recyclable. these can be recycled. Just it a New Year’s • Recycling a single drink place them in your green resolution to do your bit can eight times saves recycling box. enough energy to make • 100 per cent of plastic and recycle more? 160 new cans. bottles can be recycled but Reducing our waste • For every tonne of in Wales only 50 per cent of decreases the need for more newspaper recycled, we them get to be recycled. landfill and your recycled save 17 trees. That’s an awful lot of material is a valuable • Recycled plastic bottles can plastic bottles considering resource. Once it has been be turned into all kinds of we use around 725,000 a collected from your doorstep things – even fleece jackets. day in Wales alone. it's taken away to be sorted, It takes 25 recycled drinks • Most household batteries bailed and then transported bottles to make a fleece can be recycled – look out to reprocessors to be made jacket. for the bins in most into new products. No • 56 per cent of card still supermarkets. matter how little you recycle, ends up in landfill. 60 per it all helps. If you haven’t recycled cent of card thrown in a before then it is very simple. Did you know? Welsh black bag is made Visit www.newport.gov.uk/ (Facts courtesy of Waste up of thin card packing – Pride in Pill recycling or call Newport Awareness Wales) this includes ready meal City Council on 01633 656656 PiP is one of the first • If we all stopped wasting card sleeves, cereal boxes Newport City Council to find out what equipment constituted community food that could have been and kitchen and toilet roll cabinet member for you need to start recycling. groups within Newport and eaten, the benefit to the tubes. All of this can be infrastructure, Councillor The equipment you need has already achieved success planet would be the placed in your green bag Ken Critchley, has can be delivered direct to carrying out litter picks, fly equivalent of taking one in for cardboard and your door. To pick up bags welcomed news that a tipping clearance, small five cars off the road. recycled. for plastic items or for more local community has set environmental • We throw away £12bn • An estimated £140m worth food caddy liners head to up an environmental improvements and giving worth of food and drink of used clothing ends up in your nearest library or the group to improve the area residents waste and from our homes every year, landfill every year in the Information Station. where they live. recycling advice. In the the majority of which could UK. You can place clothing Pride in Pill (PiP) is a future they will be looking to have been eaten. as well as shoes in your community environmental train litter and recycling • Household recycling in blue recycling box and it group set up, facilitated and champions in the area. Wales has risen from seven will be recycled. managed by local residents The group is supported by within the Pill community, Newport City Council’s for the people of the Pill streetscene team and Keep Changes to winter community. Wales Tidy, and is funded by The objective of the group local sponsorship and is to restore ‘Pride in Pill’, community grants. garden waste collections making it a safer, cleaner and Peter Clissold from Safe greener place to live, work and Secure training will and socialise. provide the group with free Residents are reminded collected at this time of to cardboard collections year and costs the council which will still take place Speaking about the health and safety, first aid that the council will initiative, Councillor and recycling advice in the not be collecting £84,000. fortnightly using the Garden waste collections green bags on your Critchley, said: “The council new year. garden waste over the will start again on 16 March normal collection day. welcomes this initiative by PiP will also support other winter period. and residents are asked to To find out when your the community of Pill. It is communities who are Less than three per cent compost their garden waste garden waste collection encouraging to see people interested in setting up of garden waste is collected at home or take it to the will resume you can visit take pride in their area and environmental groups and over the winter months. Of household waste recycling the My Newport section want to make a real members are available where the 8,000 tonnes of garden centre site at Docks Way of the council website and difference. We would possible to support other waste collected this way , during the winter months. enter your postcode. encourage others to follow communities in large just 225 tonnes are There will be no change Pill’s lead and set up their functions/clear ups. own community groups.”

8 Do it online www.newport.gov.uk NEWPORT MATTERS Learning city... Dinas dysgu... New Welsh-medium school Welsh-medium school for approximately Exciting year for secondary school 900 pupils. provision in Newport The council’s cabinet has has moved a step closer. agreed to progress to the Newport pupil next stage of the capital An outline business case financing process which is has been prepared to co- submitting the outline Jamie Chard was one of locate a new school on part business case to Welsh the children at Mount of the existing Duffryn Government. High School site. Pleasant Primary School The total project budget is The new school would who was lucky enough to £17m. Newport City have provision for pupils meet the President of Council will put £8m from Newport and south United States when he towards it through its , visited Newport in capital programme, supporting Newport’s September. Monmouthshire will three Welsh-medium But that wasn’t the only contribute £500,000 and primary schools and highlight of 2014 for the both amounts will be Monmouthshire’s Ysgol Y youngster because just weeks match-funded by Welsh Ffin. later he was chosen to be the Government. English medium mascot at the Wales v A statutory consultation Jamie with the Welsh squad at the Millennium Stadium secondary education would Australia game at the on the new school will take still be retained on the site Millennium Stadium. Walking out with the place in early 2015. How did you become using two of the three Jamie proudly led the team captain, Sam Warburton. It It is planned that the mascot for Wales v Australia? school blocks which would out onto the pitch with was so exciting! school will be opened in I entered a competition and have additional captain Sam Warburton in Would you encourage September 2016 with was selected. accommodation to host front of thousands of fans in other rugby fans to enter a approximately 86 pupils How did you feel on the 1,200 pupils. the stadium and with competition like this? within a seedling school day? The third school block thousands more watching on Definitely, you don’t often setting and grow year after Very scared and nervous would provide a separate television. get the chance to meet the year up to circa 900. because of the atmosphere Welsh-medium secondary His head teacher, Andrew and it was so loud. Wales squad and a role Williams, asked Jamie some What was your favourite model, Sam Warburton. Ysgol Gymraeg newydd questions about his big day. part of the experience?

Mae ysgol uwchradd Mae cabinet y cyngor New name for Duffryn High Gymraeg yng wedi cytuno i symud Councillor Debbie Wilcox, ymlaen i gam nesaf y Newport City Council’s and Newport City Council’s Nghasnewydd gam yn said: “The new name builds broses cyllid cyfalaf sef cabinet member for chief education officer is nes. on Newport’s heritage and in cyflwyno’r achos busnes responsible for approving a Mae achos busnes education and young this 175th Chartist amlinellol i Lywodraeth change of school name. He amlinellol wedi’i baratoi i people has welcomed anniversary year it is apt. Cymru. has approved this decision. gyd-leoli ysgol newydd ar news that Duffryn High “It is important that people Cyfanswm cyllideb y The school will also adopt ran o safle presennol Ysgol will have a new name. who have played a key role project yw £17m. Bydd a new motto – Carpe Diem, Uwchradd Dyffryn. Following a request from in Newport’s history are Cyngor Dinas Casnewydd seize the day. Byddai gan yr ysgol the school governors to honoured and this new yn rhoi £8m tuag at ei As well as a new name and newydd ddarpariaeth i change the name, the school name does that.” raglen gyfalaf, bydd Sir motto, the school will also ddisgyblion yng will be called the Consultation was carried Fynwy yn cyfrannu have a new uniform. Nghasnewydd a de Sir School from September 2016. out with pupils in the school Fynwy, gan gefnogi’r tair £500,000 a bydd ysgol gynradd Gymraeg Llywodraeth Cymru yn yng Nghasnewydd ac rhoi arian cyfatebol. Cashless payments for schools Ysgol y Ffin yn Sir Fynwy. Cynhelir ymgynghoriad Byddai addysg uwchradd statudol ar yr ysgol Schools in Newport could to make payments at a school premises and keep Saesneg yn dal ar gael ar y newydd ar ddechrau 2015. soon become cashless as a convenient time and in more accurate records of safle gan ddefnyddio dau Bwriedir i’r ysgol agor ym new system is trialled. instalments, not having to payments made to every o'r tri bloc ysgol a fyddai â mis Medi 2016 gyda thua 86 Six primary schools will write cheques or send cash to service for every pupil. lle ychwanegol ar gyfer o ddisgyblion mewn egin pilot a new way of paying for school with a child and Glan , , 1,200 o ddisgyblion. ysgol, gan dyfu bob school meals and trips. automated email/SMS alerts. Pentrepoeth, Rogerstone, Byddai trydydd bloc yr blwyddyn hyd at tua 900 o Parents and carers will be For the schools, there is the Gaer and Somerton primary ysgol yn ysgol uwchradd ddisgyblion. able to pay online through a potential to reduce the schools will be the first to use Gymraeg ar wahân ar gyfer secure site. Benefits will administrative time spent on the system. If it proves tua 900 o ddisgyblion. include easier tracking of banking procedures, reduce successful, the plan is to roll it payments made, the freedom the amount of money held on out to all primary schools. NEWPORT MATTERS www.newport.gov.uk 01633 656656 9 News... Newyddion... Duke of Edinburgh Awards for young people

Young people Throughout the evening given an insight into some of completing their Duke they had the honour of the activities that were of Edinburgh Award presenting a total of 253 undertaken through some were recently honoured bronze awards, 88 silver and great presentations covering at a presentation evening eight gold to the young all sections of the award. people of Newport. held at The Riverfront. These presentations were To achieve a DofE award, More than 300 young provided by bronze young people aged 14–25 people collected their bronze, participants from Maes Ebbw have to complete four silver and gold certificates School and sectional different activity sections: after completing their awards presentations from the including volunteering; through their school, youth Newport Youth Service DofE physical activity; skills; and clubs and explorer scout Open Award Centre. undertaking two expeditions. units. The evening marked the At gold level there is a fifth Many councillors attended end of a hugely successful residential section that the presentation night along DofE year for the young involves group activities in a with the , people of Newport and was residential setting away from cabinet member for work and hosted by four gold award home for five days. skills, Councillor Deb Davies participants, and managed During the presentation and Ian Gwilym, operations by Newport Youth Service. evening, the audience was manager for DofE Wales. DofE awardees received their certificates at The Riverfront event. Voluntary organisations helping people in Newport

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10 Like us on Facebook – Newport City Council NEWPORT MATTERS What’s on... Beth sydd ymNewlpaorte Canthe.dr.al . The Blues Band (20 Feb) The Riverfront – 01633 656 757 01633 212077 Over 20 albums and 35 years have passed since Paul Jones and Workshops (ongoing) Tom McGuinness formed their ‘pub band’. 7.30pm. Concert (14 Feb) The Riverfront plays host to a vast range of workshops with Arrive: Ransack Dance (20 Feb) Concert by a guitar ensemble something to suit all ages, interests and abilities. Emerging dance artists share their fresh new work. 7.45pm. from the Royal Welsh College Cinema (ongoing) Henning Wehn: Eins, Zwei, DIY tour (21 Feb) of Music and Drama. The Riverfront plays a broad range of films from around the world. After more than a decade in Britain, the German Comedy Admission free with a leaving We also have a selection of matinée and bring baby showings. Ambassador has ‘groan’ to like puns. 8pm. collection. 12 noon. Solid Gold 70s (24 Jan) Tân (27 Feb) Combining contemporary dance, breakdance and parkour, a Newport Museum Reviving the golden age of pop with glamrock greats, disco hits, and Art Gallery – power ballads and party. 7.30pm. story unfolds where the 1930s arson attack at Penyberth ignites 01633 656656 Make or Break: G Expressions (29 & 30 Jan) our future. 7.30pm. A highly relatable and touching story about the quest of a young Of Mice and Men (5 Mar) Exhibition – dance coach and the lives and dreams of her team. 7.30pm. Newport-based TinShed Theatre present this classic text telling Documenting the Comedy Shed (30 Jan, 27 Feb, 27 Mar) the story of George Milton and Lenny Small. Chartists (until 24 The relaxed cabaret style comedy club on the last Friday of the All or Nothing aerial dance theatre (5 Mar) Jan) month offers you the chance to enjoy a drink and catch up with Three's A Crowd brings together six superb performing artists in The museum’s Chartist three professional comedians. 8.15pm. this breath taking and touching look at human relationships, collection includes Dusty and friends (31 Jan) emotions and how we all affect each other. 7.30pm. documents, letters, pamphlets, Maxine Mazumder as one of the world’s greatest soul divas. Also Think Floyd live in concert (7 Mar) posters and prints which tell featuring James Brown, Little Richard and Ray Charles tribute This extraordinary show is dubbed The Definitive Pink Floyd the story of the Newport acts. 7.30pm. Experience. 7.30pm. uprising and the events that First Wednesday (4 Feb, 4 Mar) Long Live the Little Knife (13 & 14 Mar) followed. A regular series of lunchtime recitals. 1pm. A story about counterfeiters who get into trouble in a number of Art store tours (10 A night of Dirty Dancing (5 Feb) ways. Ages 16 and over. 7.45pm Feb, 15 May) Experience the brand-new spectacular featuring all the hits from The Harri Parris: The Big Day (18 Mar) Venture behind the scenes of everyone’s favourite dance movie Dirty Dancing. 7.30pm. The Harri-Parris are a west Walian farming family who love nothing the museum and art gallery. Funoon Wa Alwane – Arts and Colours more than having visitors round. 7.45pm. Booking is essential. Free. (7 Feb) Logic of Nothing (26 Mar) 11am. Exhibition – Port of A project to translate the traditional arts of Arabia and beyond to Circus-theatre for DIY enthusiasts, garden shed inventors, and the the theatre stage. 7.30pm. people who put up with them. 7.45pm. Newport (until 11 The Royal Bed: Theatr Pena (11-14 Feb) Apr) The Great South Lock An English language adaptation of Siwan. Easter 1230, an – 01633 636363 Centenary. An exhibition uneasy truce exists between a divided Wales and England. World Wetlands Day (2 Feb) developed by Associated Treasure Island Craft (16 Feb) British Ports. A walk to explore the reedbeds and Severn Estuary on this A chance to make your own Treasure Island themed crafts with a Exhibition – Newport local artist. Ages six plus. 10.30am –12 noon and international day to celebrate the world’s wonderful wetlands. 12.30pm –2pm. Pre-booking is advised. 9.40 –11.30am. and the First World Little'ns Craft (17 Feb) War (until 6 Jun) A fun workshop for under 5s to get creative. Make your very own An exhibition commemorating – 01633 656656 the hard work, commitment masterpiece to take home with the help of a professional artist. and sacrifice made by the 10.30am –11.30am and 12.30pm –1.30pm. Pre-booking is Newport Half Marathon (1 Mar) people of Newport during the advised. Raising funds for St Davids Foundation. See page 5 for more First World War both at home Pirate theatrical make-up (18 Feb) information. www.stdavidshospicecare.org and fighting abroad. Come and turn yourself into a pirate in our themed theatrical (29 Mar) make-up workshop. Learn black eyes, beards, bandanas and Fundraiser for St David's Foundation Hospice. more. For girls and boys aged eight plus. 10am –11.30am. Pre- www.stdavidshospicecare.org booking is advised. This edition of The Accordian Shop (19 Feb) Newport Matters Mister Allodi has kept his accordian shop going on the high street Ward meetings has been proofread for years. One day, hundreds of young people are surging onto the Discuss local issues with your ward councillors courtesy of street. 7pm. Caerleon: 2 Feb, 6pm surgery, 6.30pm meeting, Lodge Hill Rothwell Editorial This is the Moon, That is the Earth (19 Feb) Primary School www.rothwell Matt and Matthew want to be astronauts. They want to take an Rogerstone: 3 Mar, 7.30pm, Rivermead Centre editorial.co.uk audience into space with them. 7.45pm. Stow Hill: 12 Feb, 7pm, Newport Centre

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