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Newport’s popular food shower, creating a real buzz festival returns next month across the venues. NEWPORT FOOD FESTIVAL and with an amazing line-up – A TASTY TREAT! taking shape, it promises The main activities on Saturday 7 to be a delicious day out! October will centre on High Street and , including its The Tiny Rebel Newport Food gallery level, and surrounding areas. and Drink Festival 2017 will boast around 70 stalls, expert chef The support from local businesses NM demonstrations and the return of has again been brilliant, enabling NEWPORT the popular Teenchef competition. us to put together such a fantastic o ering. Find out more about MATTERS There will also be entertainment what’s in store on page 3. and activities for all the family and following the success of last year’s Battle of the Burger, there will be another head-to-head competition The of cial newspaper of Newport City Council – this year it’s a pie theme!

Over 14,000 people joined us in 2016, despite the odd

CITY TO WELCOME INSPIRATIONAL ATHLETES

Newport has o cially been Newport City Council, Newport Live, message. has lead the way in An array of campaigns will also comes to the UK, raising the announced as the host city for Welsh Government and the Games its approach to organ donation, take place at a local level to important message of having the the Westfi eld Health British organisers will work in partnership but there is much more to educate and raise awareness of donation conversation with your Transplant Games 2019. to make this the best event yet. do to raise awareness of its the NHS Organ Donor Register. family on an international level.” importance and encourage The event is expected to attract Councillor Debbie Wilcox, Leader commitment across the country. Dr Paul Harden, Chairman The British Transplant Games is more than 850 transplant recipient of Newport City Council, said: of Transplant Sport, said: the fl agship event of Transplant athletes and more than 1,500 “We hope as a city we can not only Sport. Developed by the Transplant supporters, including donor families, “We are honoured to have been selected deliver spectacular Games but also “We are delighted to be taking the Surgeon Maurice Slapack in 1978 to the city in the summer of 2019. to host this prestigious event. Newport do justice to this worthy cause.” Transplant Games to Wales. We have the Games were originally an has an excellent record of hosting sporting seen the Games grow from strength international event welcoming Organised on behalf of the charity events from the Ryder Cup, Velothon, Held over four days, the Westfi eld to strength and we are sure Newport teams from France, Greece and Transplant Sport, the aim of the track cycling championships to Olympic Health British Transplant Games will be able to follow on from the even the USA. Today the British Games is to raise awareness of and and Paralympic training camps – but this include over 25 sporting, social success of North Lanarkshire this Transplant Games see teams increase organ donation. Title sponsor event will be something special for the city. events and competitions, from year and Birmingham in 2018. from hospitals across the UK Westfi eld Health, a leading not-for- fi shing through to track and fi eld come together to compete. Many profi t health insurer, has been involved “These athletes are inspirational and the including the Donor Run, an “2019 is also an important year for athletes also go on to take part at in the Games for more than a decade. Games bring with it such an important inclusie event open to the public. us as the World Transplant Games the World Transplant Games.

For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk ...... NEWPORT MATTERS SEPTEMBER 2017 1 ANOTHER COUNCIL TAKES RECORD YEAR MORE HORRORS FURTHER STEPS FOR HOUSE OVER DERELICT BUILDING PROMISED BY TJS BUILDING NEWPORT PAIR Newport City Council has again told the owners of the former TJs building they have to carry out remedial work or face a further prosecution.

In July, the London-based company which owns the former nightclub, and two of its directors, were ordered to pay fines of more than £53,000 for being non- More than 950 new homes compliant with a listed building were completed in Newport enforcement notice and another in 2016/17, up on last year’s notice relating to unsightly land. record-breaking figure.

In 2015/16, 908 homes were built which was the highest number in any local authority area in Wales. NEW SCHOOL

A number of major developments FOR GLAN that are taking shape in the city LLYN have contributed to the totals Martin Palmer, Elinor Daniel & Cllr Jane Mudd including in and Jubilee Park in as well as Mon Bank and Loftus Village Elinor Daniel and her brother “We are now looking to develop two regeneration and housing, said: not far from the city centre. David launched their brilliant or three more rooms with di erent experience entertainment, escape scenarios,” commented Elinor. “It is fantastic to see local young Jubilee Park was the highest The Escape Rooms, in a people establish new and exciting performing house site in Newport in space underneath Newport Support for the venture has come businesses in the city and I’m 2016/17 with 223 units completed. Market earlier this year. from Newport City Council and the delighted that we’ve been able to Kickstart programme, jointly funded support The Escape Rooms. Many of these significant new builds Guests in groups of up to six by the authority and Tata Steel are also creating facilities for the work as a team to escape. They subsidiary UK Steel Enterprise. “This creative and innovative venture residents. New schools are being have to analyse the clues, and is a perfect fit for the historic Newport created, for example, in Jubilee Park find the way out before the hour Martin Palmer, investment Market in an area of the city centre and Glan Llyn (see story opposite). is over …or await a grisly fate. executive with UK Steel Enterprise, which is becoming more vibrant as said: “The Escape Rooms is an regeneration work continues.” Cllr Debbie Wilcox (R) Cllr Gail Giles (L) Response to the horror- excellent addition to enhance the themed attraction has been very entertainment scene in Newport.” For more information about encouraging since it opened Kickstart or the council’s Last month marked the SOFTWARE in May, and now the plan is Councillor Jane Mudd, the business services visit start of work on a new ACADEMY to move to the next stage. council’s cabinet member for www.newport.gov.uk/business primary school on site at the £1 billion Glan Llyn GROWS IN CITY development in Newport. Pattarika Bankluay’s new meet the young businesswoman Thai takeaway has received on a visit to the restaurant. It is being delivered for Newport TASTY NEW assistance from a fund set City Council by St. Modwen, the up by Newport City Council “Starting up a business is a big land owner and lead developer BUSINESS to help new businesses. step and I’m glad that the council at Glan Llyn, as part of a diverse has been able to help Pattarika, range of long-term community TAKES OFF As well as receiving a grant not just in a small way financially facilities planned for the site. towards the first year’s rent, but with practical support. Patt-Thai is situated in a Cardi When it opens in September 2018, Road building that benefitted from “It’s exciting to see a young person the school will accommodate Cardi University’s National refurbishment as part of the Vibrant opening a new business in Newport 420 local primary pupils, from Software Academy will and Viable Places programme. and I’m sure Pattarika’s enthusiasm, the Glan Llyn catchment area, expand into new oces drive and commitment will mean a as well as providing nursery in the Information Pattarika was also grateful flourishing and successful future.” facilities for younger years. Station to cater for more for some practical advice and students on its unique and guidance she received from the For more information about the innovative programme. council’s business services team. council’s rent subsidy scheme, or to find out about other The Information Station will remain Councillor Jane Mudd, the council’s ways the business services a one-stop shop where residents cabinet member for regeneration team can oer assistance, visit Pattarika Bankluay & Cllr Jane Mudd can access council services. and investment, was delighted to www.newport.gov.uk/business

2 For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk ...... NEWPORT MATTERS SEPTEMBER 2017 Whatever whets your appetite, you’ll be sure to fi nd it on o er NEWPORT at the Tiny Rebel Newport Food and Drink Festival 2017. TINY REBEL SAVERS HIT FESTIVAL An impressive range of exhibitors JOIN US FOR £1MILLION will be ready to fi ll your fridge SUPPER with delights including meats, cheeses, spices and preserves, FOOD, FUN breads, pastries, cakes and crepes, Savers at Newport to pies, pasties, oils and sauces. Credit Union have hit a AND FESTIVITIES! fi nancial milestone, having When you’ve worked up an collectively amassed a appetite exploring the o erings fantastic £1million worth of and activities, there will be plenty deposits for the fi rst time. of refuelling choice – Asian, Greek, Italian or Welsh, pulled pork, The member-owned fi nancial burgers, noodles or churros, and co-operative, based in Newport of course ice cream for when Indoor Market, is only open to the sun (hopefully!) comes out. those who work or live in the city, to keep money in the community. And we promise to keep you refreshed whether your tipple Newport Credit Union is Tiny Rebel beer, ale, wine, chairman Reg Smith said: cider, spirits or something soft. On 2 and 3 October, Tiny Rebel will be hosting a “£1m is a remarkable achievement If you like the heat of the kitchen special supper at their especially at this time when savings you’ll be able to learn some tricks brewery in Rogerstone. throughout the UK appear to be of the trade with free chef demos at an all-time low. We are looking taking place throughout the day. It promises to be an experience forward to the future and the We have some of the best chefs in to remember with fab food next million pounds in savings!” the area joining us including Hywel alongside award-winning beers. Jones of Lucknam Park and festival Councillor Debbie Wilcox, patron, James Sommerin, Dion Executive chef Rickie Ash has Leader of Newport City Council, Tidmarsh of The Golden Lion, packed the menu with locally said she is delighted to see the Anil Karhadkar of Curry on the sourced ingredients, and Credit Union thriving and hopes Curve, and Tiny Rebel’s Ricky Ash. created dishes full of warm, many more people will take spicy, and autumnal flavours. advantage of the service the There will also be plenty to community co-operative o ers. keep the children (and parents) Each of the five courses will amused from street entertainment be served with one of Tiny Newport Credit Union is open to balloon modelling. Rebel’s tasty beers, selected by Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3pm Now, Celtic Manor Resort and 7 October between 9am and their experts to complement and from 9.30am to 12.30pm on The popular Festival Supper The Golden Lion, Magor. 5pm. The main activities will each dish - making the evening Saturdays. Visit their website at is taking place on 2 and 3 centre on High Street, Newport that extra bit special. www.newportcreditunion. October at Tiny Rebel’s new The Newport Now Business Market and Westgate Square. co.uk or call 01633 214913 premises in Rogerstone where Improvement District is sponsoring The fully-stocked bar will for more information. a specially designed fi ve-course the gallery area of Newport For the latest festival news have plenty of wine and meal will be served up. Market – the Newport Now Zone and more information about spirits on offer as well. – which will host some of the activities, events and exhibitors, What promises to be an headline events including demos visit www.newportfoodfestival. This is a real feast for foodies HMS SEVERN amazing festival has been made and the Teenchef competition co.uk, like us on and an unmissable event in possible thanks to the support where you can watch the next Facebook www.facebook. Newport’s culinary calendar. PARADE of local businesses. Supporting generation of chefs battle it out. com/newportfoodfestival, Tickets cost £45 per head and sponsors of this year’s event or follow us on must be booked in advance are Tiny Rebel, Newport The festival takes place on Saturday Twitter@NewportFoodFest from www.tinyrebel.co.uk

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HMS Severn, Newport’s SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER DYDD SADWRN 7 HYDREF a liated naval vessel will visit the city in October for the last time prior to being CANOL DINAS CASNEWYDD decommissioned and will WWW.NEWPORT FESTIVAL.CO.UK mark this by exercising its Sponsors / Noddwyr food Freedom of the City, parading through the city centre with bands playing, fl ags fl ying and bayonets fi xed at noon on Saturday 14 October.

Follow us on facebook newportcitycouncil ...... NEWPORT MATTERS SEPTEMBER 2017 3 PRAISE FOR NATIONAL RECYCLING AWARD

Newport City Council would Cllr Roger Jeavons, cabinet member Resource Association Chairman like to pass on its formal for streetscene, said the money Robbie Warden commented: congratulations to reycycling generated came to around £1 “Our purpose in initiating this awards champions Wastesavers million which can be ploughed scheme is to emphasise the good on its national award. back into council services. practice and the positive work being done to achieve consistently high quality The charity, which carries out weekly “It is thanks to our residents who recyclate by suppliers to reprocessors. kerbside recycling in the city, was consistently carry out recycling singled out for praise at the annual every week which has resulted in “The quality of recycling remains Resource Association lecture in this award for Wastesavers. an issue dear to our hearts and we London and presented with an award wanted to showcase good work being for delivering high quality recycling. “During the last 12 months done and say, ‘thank you’ to suppliers Wastesavers has met relevant who deserve acknowledgement And together Wastesavers and quality standards, recognised and recognition for their e orts.” Newport City Council would at industry level, as like to thank residents for the well as having no loads Phil Hurst on behalf of Wastesavers part they play in recycling a of recyclables rejected which said: “Thank you Newport for giving us variety of items every week. in turn has resulted in more such good quality paper for recycling that items being reprocessed. we’ve won a national quality award! The high quality of our recyclable waste means it can be sold on “Well done to all concerned. It is a “It is nice to have the recognition and reused therefore creating an feather in the cap for Wastesavers for the work of residents and our additional income for the council. and in turn for our residents,” collection teams at a national level.” Penny Goodwin CEO Wastesavers with Cllr Roger Jeavons

With Recycle Week By recycling as much as possible You can also get hints just around the corner you help to reduce the amount of and tips on reducing, (25 September - 1 October) waste that is sent to landfill which reusing and recycling from 50+ HOW MUCH we are asking residents to not only saves the council money, www.recycleforwales.org.uk think about whether or not but also helps the environment. INFORMATION DO YOU they are recycling all that can be recycled around the home. Did you know that if everyone in DAY RECYCLE? the UK recycled one bathroom It’s not just the usual kitchen cleaner bottle, enough energy items (food waste, plastic could be saved to vacuum around drink bottles, pots, tubs and 82,460 homes and recycling Now in its 18th year, this trays) that can be recycled; one bleach bottle saves enough popular event takes place this other rooms in the house also energy to power a street light year on Saturday 28 October have recyclable waste. From for six and a half hours? from 10am to 3pm in the main toothpaste boxes and toilet roll sports hall of . tubes, shampoo and shower gel To find out more about how you bottles to perfume and medicine can recycle for Newport or to It regularly attracts hundreds bottles, bottle tops, receipts order new bins and boxes visit of older people and more and envelopes, you can recycle www.newport.gov.uk/ than 100 organisations will be in every room of your home. recycling represented during the day.

Belle Vue Park has also been She was joined by Newport City and supported people funding. GREEN FLAG awarded Heritage Status by Keep Council cabinet members Paul Wales Tidy who are behind the TEA AT Cockeram and Jane Mudd. “Social workers worked with AWARDS Green Flag awards systems. ^ tenants and held meetings TY EIRLYS Tŷ Eirlys opened in April before they moved in so they A celebration took place in to provide a much needed could get to know each other August at the park to mark pathway between supported before taking the positive, Keep Wales Tidy has once again these two prestigious awards. and independent living for adults and potentially life-changing, awarded Green Flag status with learning disabilities, which move to live independently.” to Belle Vue Park and Gwent Residents of Tŷ Eirlys focuses on supporting people Crematorium in recognition hosted an afternoon to live as they choose and as of their excellent facilities and tea when some special independently as possible. commitment to delivering guests called in to see great quality green space. their new home. Councillor Paul Cockeram said:

Newport City Council’s cabinet Rebecca Evans, the Minister for “I’m pleased that the council has member for culture and leisure Social Services and Public Health, been able to work with Pobl Group Councillor Deb Harvey said saw first hand the positive impact on this excellent project and, she was delighted the Green of the Pobl Group’s flagship despite tightening budgets, we Flag Award has again been living scheme was having on have been able to make a financial presented to these two venues. people with learning disabilities. contribution through capital grant

4 For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk ...... NEWPORT MATTERS SEPTEMBER 2017 NEWPORT CITY ARE YOU LOOKING TO SET YOUR DOGS HOME BUSINESS APART FROM THE REST? HAS A NEW LEASH OF LIFE! Businesses in Newport can Membership of the scheme join a scheme which will give is not given lightly – among customers confidence in the other checks each applicant service and goods they oer. will have their complaints history reviewed and will receive Not all schemes, accreditations a visit from the council’s There have been a lot of welcoming green space to give They also run a dog walking and websites oer the same trading standards team. changes to the Newport the dogs and their prospective scheme where people can levels of vetting and checking of City Dogs Home over new owners a chance to meet volunteer to walk the dogs businesses as that oered by the A rogue trader has just been the past 18 months. each other in a calm and to give them exercise and Buy With Confidence scheme convicted where one of the relaxed environment. In addition even get fit themselves! For which is run by independent victims was approached by Thanks to the support of to this the Friends also provide more info on the scheme visit local authority trading standards the business after they used a Friends of the Dogs Wales, vital funds for veterinary care. www.friendsofthedogs.org.uk services, including Newport well known user-rated price the buildings have had a face lift City Council. quotation website. with the installation of double Friends of the Dogs Wales glazing and air conditioning. is a local charity which Businesses can apply or be If you would like to sign up helps promote the dogs recommended to join the to the Buy With Confidence They have also created in our care to find their scheme and must pass a set of scheme please visit a rehoming hub with a ‘furever home’. tailored background checks. www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk PUBLIC SPACE PROTECTION ORDER (PSPO) FOR PILL AGREED

Newport City Council has The PSPO provides police ocers supported the implementation and police community support of a public space protection ocers (PCSOs) with additional order (PSPO) in the criminal enforcement powers Community information day area of the city. to deal with specific incidents of anti-social behaviour in Pill. The PSPO is intended to prevent 2. A power for police officers licensing and regulation, for Pill Neighbourhood individuals or groups committing A breach of the order is a and PCSOs to disperse groups said: Policing Team, said: specific acts of anti-social behaviour criminal oence and can be dealt of three or more persons if in public places where they cause a with by issuing a Fixed Penalty they are causing trouble. “This PSPO will benefit the “This order is one of a range of nuisance to the local community and Notice (FPN) of up to £100 neighbourhood of Pillgwenlly and measures that can be used to educate disturb local people’s quality of life. or a fine of up to £1,000 on 3. A ban on any person having residents will feel more secure and, if necessary, prosecute the prosecution through the courts. in their possession, selling or knowing that the police can minority of persons who cause oence. Councillors formally agreed to supplying any other intoxicating disperse gangs of people and We know that these (PSPO’s) have adopt the order at a meeting of The Pillgwenlly PSPO includes: substance (i.e. “legal highs”). confiscate alcohol if necessary.” had successful results in other areas full Council on 25 July and a of Newport and wider Gwent and community information day 1. A ban on drinking Councillor Ray Truman, Gwent Police Inspector we’re committed to working together took place in August. alcohol in public. cabinet member for Paul Davies who is the lead to produce the same results in Pill.”

Youngsters in Pill are playing initiative with the WRU, the provided a huge boost to the on the same surface as Football Association of Wales community which has seen their Welsh rugby heroes Trust and Newport City Council, an influx of children of all WELSH TEAM thanks to the WRU. to get more children playing sport. ages and abilities attending TRAINING PITCH the rugball sessions. A 3G pitch, which was Former Wales captain, and RECYCLED IN previously used by Wales’ British and Irish Lions player, “When the training pitch from PILL rugby teams, has been installed Ryan Jones threw his support the National Centre of Excellence near Pill Millennium Centre. behind the scheme. became available, I jumped at the chance to make sure the community During the summer, it was used Ryan, the WRU’s head of of Pill got their slice of the surface,” for sessions of “rugball”, a joint participation, said the installation he said.

Follow us on twitter newportcitycouncil ...... NEWPORT MATTERS SEPTEMBER 2017 5 COUNCIL BUDGET AND SERVICES WHAT’S ON SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS

Leader Cllr Debbie Wilcox Like councils across the It is hoped as many people as country, Newport has had to possible will take an active part in make considerable savings the consultations to help draw up a over the last few years and budget which will ensure vital services dramatically change the to our community can be delivered. way we deliver services. There is lots to see and do over Last year’s consultations saw an the coming month in Newport Around £45m of savings have already increase in the number of people who including… been made in the last fi ve years, helped shape how the council operate. but it still needs to fi nd a further RIVERFRONT THEATRE £34m of savings by 2020/21. We know education is a vital www.newportlive.co.uk/riverfront service which is why we found 23 September 7.30pm Over the next few months the an extra £1.1 million earlier this Black Is The Color Of My Voice – council will be asking you about year for the schools budget. written and performed by Apphia the things that are most important Campbell musical drama inspired to your wellbeing now and in the For more information by the life of Nina Simone future and how you think it could and to have your say visit do things better and save money. www.newport.gov.uk/budget 26 September 7.45pm We are Bronte - two performers This feedback, along with previous combine rigorous physical theatre consultation responses, discussions with anarchic comedy in a madcap with partners and data on the reimagining of the Bronte myth population of Newport, will be used to help plan future services and shape 28-30 September, various proposals for the 2018/19 budget. times Not About Heroes – Award winning play about the unique friendship between WWI poets Wilfred Owen and Siegfried NATIONAL LIBRARIES WEEK Sassoon DOLMAN THEATRE www.dolmantheatre.co.uk

The fi rst National Libraries provides books to anyone unable 22, 23 September 7pm plus Week will take place to visit their local library? matinees 1pm & 4pm on across the UK between the Saturday 9 – 14 October. This service is o ered to residents Aladdin Junior – Phoenix who cannot visit the library because Productions together with A week long celebration of of their age, an illness or disability Newport Operatic present our much-loved libraries, it is and who have no-one to visit a Free Disneys’ junior version of an opportunity for libraries to library on their behalf whether this is Aladdin showcase all they can o er and on a temporary or permanent basis. e-books for you to discover the range of 27-30 September 7.15pm things you can do at your library. Housebound service members & e-zines Priscilla Queen of the Desert can borrow up to 20 items and – musical of a heart-warming, During the week, Newport Libraries the service is free of charge. at YOUR NEWPORT LIBRARY uplifting adventure of three will be running a range of activities friends who agree to take their and events across our sites. Any title from Newport show to the middle of the Libraries including spoken Australian outback. Events confi rmed to date include word or large print titles. talks by the authors M R Hall and 8 October 2.30pm Phil Steele; a family fun day at the Your books will be chosen by Newport Orchestra invite Central Library; celebration events trained library sta using instrumentalists to a workshop of at the Riverfront Theatre and poetry an individual reader profi le contemporary Australian music. workshops with local schools. so that you will receive books 10am start, 5pm free performance you will want to read. of pieces to music lovers We will be adding more events in the run up to National Libraries Week A volunteer will bring your books HALF TERM FUN and full details will be available at and spoken word items right to your Various venues and dates www.newport.gov.uk/libraries doorstep once a month and collect Visit the books you have already read. newport.gov.uk/holiday fun However you don’t have to for more details wait until October to explore If you are interested in taking what libraries have to o er. advantage of this free service or if you would like to volunteer to www.newport.gov.uk/libraries Did you know there is a deliver books please email housebound service which [email protected]

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