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Councillor Debbie Wilcox, However, when I take a role Leader of Newport I devote myself to it whole- COUNCIL LEADER TO City Council, is to be heartedly. A council leader BECOME LIFE PEER made a life peer. needs to immerse themselves in the city and work of the Her title will be Baroness authority in order to be Wilcox of Newport and able to make informed she will sit in the House of and difficult decisions. Lords as a working peer. NM "I will however continue to serve NEWPORT She was awarded the honour for my ward until the local elections her outstanding contribution to in 2022. Like many backbench MATTERS education and local government. councillors who also have full-time jobs, I feel I can still contribute Following the announcement, greatly to my area and deal Councillor Wilcox confirmed that with ward matters effectively." she will stand down as Leader The official newspaper of of Newport City Council. The council's Labour Group will elect a new Leader who will be "Newport is my home and I will formally appointed at the full remain committed to the city. council meeting on 26 November.

Are you ready to get into will be based at the bottom of the Christmas spirit? Charles Street, with fairground Then make sure you visit rides in Commercial Street, High CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Newport's city centre Street and along the riverfront. Christmas lights celebration with an afternoon of fun To ensure visitors are kept safe SWITCH ON and frolics for all the family. there will be road closures in place running from 5pm on Put Saturday 16 November in Friday 15 November, through your diary so you don’t miss the to midnight on Saturday 16 big lights switch on on during a November, along High Street spectacular show featuring music, and Griffin Street and from 6am entertainment, celebrity guests, through to 9pm on Saturday 16 fairground rides and fireworks. November along Commercial Street and Charles Street. A ‘Countdown to Christmas’ Information about musical acts is being organised by the Newport plus the star name who will be Now Business Improvement helping the District (BID) in partnership with Councillor J Routley switch on the Friars Walk, Christmas lights will be announced and Newport City Council. in the run up to the big day. All the festive fun starts at 2pm with the Christmas lights switched Organisers would like to thank on at 5.15pm and a fireworks everyone involved in setting display starting at 5.30pm. up the event and look forward to welcoming visitors to join The main stage for the event in the festive celebrations.

On Saturday 7 December the If you are looking for festive treats spirit of Christmas will be alive and and presents then the popular well with a full day of free seasonal regular Farmers’ Market will be events throughout held in the Town Hall from 10am running from 10am until 6pm. until 4pm with a variety of local producers’ food and craft stalls There will be traditional festive giving visitors a chance to browse storytelling sessions at the Roman Christmas goodies and gifts. Fortress Baths with their festive storyteller Guto Dafis. Sessions will Keep an eye out for Santa Claus too take place at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. who has promised to be at the event.

Organisers say places will be For a truly festive end to the limited so anyone interested day you can get into the spirit is advised to turn up early. of Christmas with Carols on the Common from around 4.30pm. A ‘Soldiers’ Saturnalia’ activity event will also take place in the Roman Please be aware if there is adverse Legion Museum with activities weather then some events may be Chris Tinsley Photography lined up to keep visitors amused. altered to cope with conditions.

For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk...... NEWPORT MATTERS NOVEMBER 2019 1 ARMED FORCES ANNUAL HELP US CELEBRATE 10 FANTASTIC AWARD REMEMBRANCE FOR COUNCIL DAY PARADE YEARS OF OUR FOOD FESTIVAL AND SERVICE Newport City Council Newport Food Festival, was among employers hosted by Newport City recognised for outstanding Council, will be celebrating its support for the Armed tenth anniversary next year. Forces community. The annual Remembrance Day Parade and Service will take The popular event, which this year It has received an Employer place on Sunday 10 November was supported by Newport Now Recognition Scheme Gold Award, in . BID, Friars Walk, Newport Live the MoD’s highest badge of and the Celtic Manor, also included honour for those that employ The Stedfast Band will lead the Horton’s Coffee Shop and Pobl and support those who serve, parade which will leave from the who helped host the chef demos veterans, and their families. top of High Street making its way and the annual Teenchef contest. to the Cenotaph, Clarence Place. Employers have won awards And for our 2020 event the for initiatives such as employing The service, led by the Reverend council is hoping to attract even veterans, supporting individuals Canon Dr Stephen James, will more sponsors to stage an transitioning out of the armed take place at the Newport even bigger and better event forces into a new career and Cenotaph at 10.58am with the worthy of a tenth anniversary. providing flexibility for Reservists. guns sounding at 11am to mark the start of the two minute silence. This year more than 74 stalls were Defence minister Ben Wallace said: set up in the city centre along the Following the wreath laying ceremony High Street, Westgate Square, “These awards recognise the and service, the Lord Lieutenant, the Square and Friars Walk outstanding support for our armed Mayor of Newport, High Sheriff, attracting thousands of visitors of forces from employers across Britain CO of the 104 Regiment together all ages with tantalising food and and I would like to thank and with the VIP party will then take the drink products to sample and buy. congratulate each and every one. salute as the parade walks past. The streets were alive with “Regardless of size, location or Those invited to take part in entertaining acts and children sector, employing ex-forces personnel the parade will include Standard took part in many fun activities. is good for business and this year Bearers, ex Servicemen, “We are delighted that this and groups will come forward to we have doubled the number members of the Royal British was again year’s Newport Food Festival help next year, the tenth anniversary, of awards in recognition of the Legion, Councillors, associations, a hive of activity with one of was hailed as a great success. be the biggest and best yet.” fantastic support they give.” Armed Forces, Emergency the sponsors Newport Now Services and youth groups. Bid having its own zone in the “I would like to thank all our For further information, For more information about the gallery where the deliciously sponsors and supporters who or If you would like to get support available in Newport enticing chef demos took place. have helped the event grow in involved in the 2020 tenth visit www.newport.gov.uk/ popularity and size over the years. anniversary event please visit en/About-Newport/Armed- Councillor Debbie Wilcox, Leader www.newportfoodfestival. forces/Armed-forces.aspx of Newport City Council, said: " I hope many more businesses co.uk

and unwavering commitment in the First World War. NEWPORT COMMEMORATES to bring about change.” For more information about SCHOOL WOMEN’S HISTORY It has joined another artwork in St Paul’s Walk and the artworks ACCESSIBILITY St Paul’s Walk that commemorates visit www.newport.gov. the role of Newport women uk/stpaulswalkmosaic Newport’s latest artworks women including Chartists celebrating more than and suffragettes as well as 100 years of women’s more recent role models. Newport City Council has achievements were officially set out its strategy for unveiled in September. Councillor Jane Mudd, cabinet increasing the accessibility member for regeneration and of schools for pupils Funding for the Women’s housing, said: “The mosaics tell with disabilities. History project, in St Paul’s Walk, the story of the changing role Commercial Street, came from the of Newport women from the Its vision for an inclusive National Lottery Heritage Fund. Chartists through to today. and positive education for all was developed with the Newport City Council “I would like to thank Stephanie and involvement of parents, commissioned artist Stephanie all those who have contributed - and education professionals, third Roberts to work with schools congratulate them on creating a sector groups and young and community groups on the fine memorial which portrays many people, and can be seen at designs and creation of six of the roles undertaken by women www.newport.gov.uk/schools mosaics dedicated to local and their absolute determination

2 For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk...... NEWPORT MATTERS NOVEMBER 2019 and the economic development to welcome her back.” and regeneration sector. NEWPORT ELECTRIC NEW INTERIM The council sought to recruit an VEHICLE CHIEF EXECUTIVE “Coupled with having previously interim chief executive following SHOPPERS worked for our authority in the departure of Will Godfrey. CHARGING APPOINTED a strategic position, and her CHOOSE THE undisputed track record of The appointment was made by a CITY delivering major projects for cross-party Member panel and is Newport is set to have up Newport City Council has the city, we are very excited for an initial period of six months. to 16 additional charging appointed Sheila Davies as More than 55 per cent of points across the city interim Chief Executive. Newport residents did thanks to funding. their non-food shopping Councillor Debbie Wilcox, in the city in 2018 – an Gwent local authorities have Leader of the council, said: increase of 15 per cent been awarded £459,000 from compared with 2010. the Office for Low Emission “Sheila has over 25 years’ experience Vehicles (OLEV) to install of working in local government Shelia Davies centre with Leader Debbie Wilcox and the panel The same research, by Nexus electric vehicle charge points in Planning, found that spending by car parks in residential areas. Newport residents in Cardiff “My life has changed – but dropped significantly from 25 Thanks to the funding the five in a great way.” That is the per cent in 2010 to 8.7 per cent local authorities (Blaenau Gwent, view of one of the council’s in 2018 and from 16.9 per cent Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, own foster carers. to 6.9 per cent in Cwmbran. Newport and Torfaen) will COULD YOU MAKE work to install electric vehicle We offer our carers a great In 2010, the market share for the charging infrastructure across local package, including a dedicated city centre, before the opening authority car parks in Gwent. A DIFFERENCE TO social worker, 24-hour support, of Friars Walk, was 20.7 and in activities, training, equipment, 2018 it was 24.9 per cent - the The electric vehicle charge allowance and support networks. A CHILD’S LIFE? main draw for residents. Newport points will be installed in Retail Park saw a rise from seven car parks near residential Foster carers are not employees per cent to 14.7 per cent. areas to support residents but as special people undertaking without off street a very special role, looking Recent research by the Local parking switching to after our children during a Data Company found that electric vehicles. difficult time in their lives. Newport has a higher percentage of independent shops than The new points should be It can be a very rewarding role as Cardiff or Cwmbran. live by Spring 2020, details Clare, one of our carers explained. published nearer that time. “It’s not too dramatic to say that fostering has completely changed DISCOVER my life. I am fostering a baby, a teenager and a young person seeking OUR NATURAL asylum. I was walking down the other HERITAGE BREXIT day pushing the pram, chatting to one of the children and watching another play with my adopted Thousands of adults and son and it struck me that my life children have taken part Newport City Council is was totally different to what I had in projects as part of the working closely with Welsh expected - but in a great way! Living Levels Landscape Government, the Welsh Local Partnership working to Government Association, “Fostering is so much more than recapture, enhance and neighbouring authorities having a ‘spare bedroom and love celebrate the historic Gwent and other organisations to in your heart’. It is frustrating, Levels for all to enjoy. ensure the smooth running challenging, fun, emotional, standard of care in a safe or age. We care for children of services following Brexit. exhausting, enlivening, and totally and secure environment from birth to 18 years old. These have included 253 pupils worthwhile. To anyone thinking of taking part in Battle of the There will be implications fostering I would say go for it and • to be flexible to meet a If you are thinking about Bees as part of a cluster bee for individuals, communities see where the journey takes you.” child’s needs and be able to fostering please contact project and others enjoying and businesses. support them through any us and we can answer any the Big Skies workshops. We welcome inquiries from anyone difficulties they may have questions you may have. EU citizens who want to stay in interested in becoming a foster For more information call Projects are wide-ranging the UK will need to apply to the carer and ensuring children from • you can be married, in a civil (01633) 210272 to find from an exhibition and new settlement scheme. A package of Newport can stay in the local area. partnership, cohabiting or single out more or visit www. interpretation in support is available and a document newport.gov.uk/fostering Church to searching for sites to checking service is available As a foster carer you will need: • you can be in a same create wildflower habitats for through Newport City Council. sex relationship pollinators. More than 200 people • room to look after a child, participated in four bioblitzes. Business can also access guidance whether your home is a flat • patience, tolerance and a good from Welsh and central government or house, owned or rented sense of humour are essential To find out about these about changes that may affect them. and much more visit www. • to be able to open your heart Every child is different, irrespective livinglevels.org.uk; follow on Find out more at and home to a child or young of their ethnic background, @ourlivinglevels or www.newport.gov.uk/brexit person and provide a good faith, culture, gender, disability Our Living Levels.

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Aneurin Bevan University ageing can also result in a range diagnosing illnesses and conditions, Health Board (ABUHB) of illnesses and health challenges. outpatient appointments and plans and provides healthcare ABUHB is now treating more people some less complex operations. services for 639,000 people than ever before and, as a result, who live in Gwent. needs to change how it does that. Those people who are seriously ill, requiring very specialist or Clinical Futures is its plan for In order to do this it needs critical care, will be treated at sustainable health and care services to have the right staff in the The Grange University Hospital, for the whole of the NHS across right place to offer the very Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran, due the area. The aim is to provide safe, highest standards of care. to open in spring 2021. high-quality care and deliver as much of this at home, or as close to home Working with a range of partners, We will continue to talk to as possible; to improve the health ABUHB is encouraging and you about Clinical Futures and and wellbeing of the population; supporting our patients and there’s more information at reduce health inequalities and the public to stay healthy. www.aneurinbevanhb. ensure it can continue to do this. .nhs When people do require hospital @aneurinbevanUHB Services need to change because admission or attendance, and @ClinicalFutures advances in healthcare mean that existing hospitals – like the AneurinBevanHealth many of us are now living longer Royal Gwent - will continue to Board and leading more active lives; but provide local services such as Aneurin_bevan_uhbon

As part of Caru Cymru, a new and existing groups in becoming Office of Rail Regulation, had run hub has been set up in more sustainable and enable SAFER ROUTE a national campaign to highlight LITTER Library, at 79 Chepstow Road, them to work independently. the dangers of level crossings Newport, which will allow the public, OVER HIGH throughout the rail network. PICKING community groups and businesses To book equipment in advance SPEED RAIL HUB to borrow litter picking equipment people can contact: admin@ The aim was to remove the risk to clean up their local area. maindee.org (or they can pop in TRACK of pedestrians being hit by high to the library). Opening hours speed trains.Working alongside Access to equipment, including are 10am-5pm Mondays, Network Rail and local landowners Caru Cymru ‘Love Wales’ is hand-held litter pickers, hi-viz jackets Thursday and Fridays; 10am A public footpath which took the alternative route was created. the new, flagship partnership and free bags to collect waste and to noon Wednesdays and walkers over high speed rail project tackling environmental recyclable items, will also help new 10am to 1pm Saturdays. tracks via a pedestrian level The footpath now heads from issues that really matter to crossing, has now been diverted Whitethorn Way heading communities across Wales. thanks to a project by Newport south along a pleasant enclosed City Council and Network Rail. countryside track before The three-year funded project is a crossing the railway line over collaboration between environmental The footpath in Marshfield has been the newly improved bridge. charity, Keep Wales Tidy and all 22 extended and now makes use of Welsh local authorities. The focus a nearby bridge to create a much The path then continues towards the is on improving local environmental safer alternative route for users. coast joining Wentloog Road, which quality, providing sustainable solutions Trustees of Maindee Unlimited, provides users more opportunities and stopping litter at source. Keep Wales Tidy representatives and volunteers involved in the litter hub project’ Network Rail, supported by the to join the Wales Coastal Path.

who need significant levels of help governors and pupils and found improvement since 2016. Estyn HOMELESS to move away from homelessness. SOMERTON that standards are good overall, found that staff have high People are offered a place to live pupils’ wellbeing is good, teaching expectations and that the school PROJECT with tailored, long-term help to PRIMARY SCHOOL and learning experiences are good provides a caring, nurturing manage their tenancy independently. POSITIVE ESTYN and care, support and guidance learning environment to meet the and leadership are both excellent. needs of all pupils successfully. In September, Minister Julie James said: “We know that INSPECTION for Housing and Local Housing First isn’t the right approach The school submitted two best There are excellent Government Julie James for everyone without a home – it needs practice case studies, which are opportunities for announced £300,000 for a to be part of a wider strategy focus on Somerton Primary published on Estyn’s website. staff development. Housing First Trailblazer rapid rehousing approaches including School received a highly One examine’s the school’s The school’s project in Newport. other housing-led and supported positive Estyn inspection practice in managing pupils’ mission, ‘respectful, housing approaches. But it does earlier this year. emotional needs and the other safe, successful’ Working with the council, Pobl will play an important role in supporting explains how collaboration with is shared and understood by operate the project for 25 people people, particularly those who have The report on the visit Eveswell Primary has helped to everyone in the school. who have had a history of repeat been sleeping rough for a long time, on 24-27 June is available improve standards and developed homelessness and help them into which is why we are supporting this on the Estyn website. staff across both schools. It forms the basis of the very long-term accommodation. project in Newport as part of our positive relationships and guidance, expanding national approach to The Estyn report celebrates the Somerton Primary school has which enables pupils to Housing First supports people embedding Housing First in Wales.” impact of the hard work of staff, been on a journey of continual achieve good results.

4 For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk...... NEWPORT MATTERS NOVEMBER 2019 Invest Visit Meet Contact Location Cymraeg member for licensing and regulation, NEW CITY Invest Visit Meet congratulated staff and volunteers NEWPORT CITY DOGS HOME on the awards and praised everyone WEBSITE for their hard work in ensuring the kennels are run smoothly and stray Welcome to Newport Tweets @NCCBusSupport There has never been a better time to come to RT @MICasnewydd: Free family event at the Riverfront 12-4pm Saturday. Facepainting Music Dance Crafts Com- Newport. The city continues to undergo one of the most puter games Stalls and lots https://t.co/8bgxUnqlxD - 3 and unwanted dogs are cared for. transformational regeneration programmes in the UK, days ago creating signifi cant business opportunities, and positioning RT @OneNewport: Diwrnod Hwyl Ir Teulu St Pauls the city as one of the leading centres of the Cardi Walk - Dydd Sadwrn 21 Medi 11am-3pm. Gweithgared- A new website aims to Capital Region. dau am ddim, chwaraeon, plannu, ta https://t.co/ A dedicated dog exercise park Innovator Award for the scheme. Embed View on Twitter Our soaring international profi le, following the successful hosting of the 2010 Ryder Cup and 2014 Nato Summit, proves we have the infrastructure and energy to deliver News attract more businesses global events of the highest profi le. ‘NOT-SO-TINY’ REBEL…THANK YOU! is due to be opened by Newport “We know this area will provide a safe It’s a very proud moment when we look at this photo, remembering that 8 years ago Gazz and I were just home-brewing in my dads garage. Some of the UK’s most beautiful countryside surrounds Other news stories... and visitors to Newport. © Newport City Council 2019 Privacy Terms and conditions Accessibility City Council thanks to a generous The home was also presented with and secure place for dog owners and their donation from charity partners RSPCA Cymru’s Gold award in pets to exercise in without the worry of The City of Newport site - surrounding countryside. Friends of the Dogs Wales. the Stray Dogs Footprint section their dogs being off a lead and perhaps www.cityofnewport.wales of the annual PawPrints awards. running away or being a danger to others. highlights Newport as a great Local accommodation providers The two acre site is attached to location for new and established are featured, including hotels, Newport City Dogs Home at Once the exercise park is formally “The RSPCA’s awards are also recognition businesses, with plenty of bed and breakfast, self-catering Coronation Park in Stephenson Street open to the public Newport residents of the continuing hard work that expert advice and support on and farm stays and there is near the iconic Transporter Bridge. who own vulnerable dogs, for example goes on by our staff who ensure stray offer, as well as promoting a selection of places to eat those dogs which are liable to run off, dogs are looked after and cared for, the city as the first choice in and around Newport. In recent months, use of the exercise are timid and may be attacked by other we are also proud of the number of for conference organisers. area has been piloted by the dogs home dogs or for those who own a dog with dogs who are able to be rehomed.” The website has developed team along with their partner volunteer behaviour issues or is aggressive, the The site also showcases from the work of a group walking group organised by Opt to facility will provide the safe environment Newport’s fabulous visitor representing local business and Adopt in Newport, to exercise stray where the dog can run freely. attractions such as Tredegar tourism in Newport, which and abandoned dogs in their care. House, the Wetlands Reserve, meets regularly with Newport Dog owners will be able to book and Caerleon, City Council to discuss how And in September their hard work a date and time and pay for the and provides information to best to promote the city in getting the project off the ground exclusive use of the field online. help walkers and cyclists make as a destination of choice. was acknowledged by RSPCA Cymru the most of the stunning Visit www.cityofnewport.wales who presented the home with an Councillor Ray Truman, cabinet

NEIGHBOURHOOD HUBS SERVING THE COMMUNITY

A range of vital services are The building has been transformed being delivered on people’s and the improvements include doorsteps following the a refurbished library. launch of a new community “hubs and spokes” model. Local company TPS won the contract to reconfigure and Management has been streamlined modernise the community centre and the new approach will mean now home to many community a more joined-up approach for services such as Work & Skills, youth those residents who require the services, Families First, Resilient assistance of more than one service. Communities, libraries, Flying Start and other partner organisations. As part of the new delivery model, a major refurbishment has been Previously, these services were carried out of the Ringland operated separately in a number Centre. It is at the heart of the of venues but will now be managed East Hub which includes , through the hubs and spokes. East Newport (Moorland Park), Somerton Hope Centre and the Council leader Councillor Beaufort Centre in St Julian’s. Debbie Wilcox said:

The others are Central Hub based “The neighbourhood hub model will in Pill Mill Centre with spokes in Old significantly improve the delivery of Pill Library, Sea Breeze and ; services to residents. Previously, people North Hub in Bettws with Malpas and had to go to a number of different Shaftesbury; West Hub in sites to access services so were possibly and resources, said: BUDGET CONSULTATION with Gaer and centres. missing out on support that could make a real difference to their lives. “Residents using the Ringland centre will Newport City Council is to At the time of going to press the As well as council services, appreciate the enhanced environment. go out to consultation with council was waiting to hear from the hubs will also be used by “By bringing the management of those residents as it prepares to Welsh Government as to what its partner organisations. services into the hub, there will be "The model has created a local ‘one tackle the huge pressures budget allocation will be for 2020/21. one point of contact for families and stop shop and will ensure people are presented by this year’s budget. Ringland was chosen as the first individual that will ensure they are given getting the assistance they need to Demands on services are location to undergo a major rehaul the right support, in the right place.” lead fulfilling and productive lives.” The council provides more than 800 continuing to increase while as part of the programme but it is services for more than 151,000 people government funding has remained intended to carry out improvements Councillor David Mayer, For more information check out the living in more than 65,000 householdes. static over the last six years. at the other hubs, subject to funding. cabinet member for community council website www.newport.gov.uk

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Green waste collections Businesses in Newport are Investigations Team (Wales) formally (orange topped bins) will responsible for ensuring the known as Scambusters to ensure stop for winter at the services and products they offenders are brought to justice. end of November. offer consumers are of the right quality and price and International cases too have far This means residents will be having their business is acting within reaching consequences and the team their last collections between 18 and fair and safe trading laws. have helped to track down a Chinese 29 November (depending on your based importation operation selling collection day). With Christmas just a few short counterfeit, illegal and dangerous weeks away then this time of year products using fraudulent bank Green waste collections will then is ripe for rogue traders to operate accounts and safety documentation resume in March with the first in towns and cities across Wales. to support the sale of their products. round starting week commenting 2 March 2020, but please check your Newport is no exception which This operation saw more than £119 collection date on line nearer the is why trading standards officers milllion transactions go through PayPal time - www.newport.gov.uk/ are called in if a customer ends alone. Evidence is being gathered Counterfeit clothing being sold to vehicles with misleading prices. waste up a victim of such actions. for a forthcoming prosecution. customers for a tenth of the price of the original garment saw one Local campaigns are always During this period green waste can In the last 12 months several Closer to home cases investigated online seller admit eight charges. running in the background to be taken to the Household Waste companies, many operating in the last year resulted in a DVD A Proceeds of Crime inquiry will keep consumers safe and anyone Recycling Centre (HWRC) in Docks online, have felt the wrath of the seller, who copied rare footage from take place in the coming months. who comes across such trading Way. Flower cuts can be put in the courts for selling unsafe goods. television shows, pleading guilty to scams can find advice via the food waste caddies with food waste. selling counterfeit DVDs. A Proceeds A garage advertising two different Citizens Advice consumer service Newport City Council officers of Crime hearing at the Crown prices for the same vehicle – some and on the council website at The Thursday late night opening at have been working with other local Court heard he made more than online and some in printed adverts www.newport.gov.uk/ HWRC will end on Thursday 28 authorities as well as the Regional £400,000 from his fraud scam. - was given a caution for promoting tradingstandards November, with the summer period late opening to be advertised nearer the time.

SEASONAL WISHES FROM THE LEADER Festive & New Year collections Wastesavers and Newport City AND MAYOR OF NEWPORT Council will suspend bin and recycling collections on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day with some I would like to extend seasonal Since I became Mayor of collections happening a day later as wishes to every Newport Newport earlier this year, follows: citizen, business and visitor. I have been bowled over by the affection shown * Monday 23 December: It has been again been a very by everyone I’ve had the collections as usual eventful year for Newport. A pleasure of meeting. * Tuesday 24 December: number of fantastic events took collections as usual place – for me the highlight being I have strived to attend as many * Wednesday 25 December: the British Transplant Games events and meet as many citizens as no collections – residents will where thousands of inspirational possible over the last few months have their collection on Thursday athletes visited our city. and have much more planned for 26 December the remainder of my term in office. * Thursday 26 December: one Although I will no longer be at the day late – residents will have their helm, I am confident that 2020 will My challenge to everyone in 2020 is collection on Friday 27 December see Newport continue to thrive. to ‘dare to dream’ – be ambitious, * Friday 27 December: one day Key projects will come to fruition be kind and communicate – together late – residents will have their including the a four-star hotel in the we can truly make our city thrive. collection on Saturday 28 city centre and new homes at the site  December of the former Hornblower public I wish you the happiest season’s * Monday 30 December: house, breathing life into a former greetings and look forward to 2020. collections as usual rundown area of Commercial Street. * Tuesday 31 December: Councillor William J Routley collections as usual Nadolig Llawen Mayor of Newport * Wednesday 1 January 2020: Councillor Debbie Wilcox no collection – residents will have Leader of the council their collection on Thursday 2 Arbedwch amser Save time January Ewch ar-lein Go online * Thursday 2 January: one day late – residents will have their Adrodd, Gofyn, Talu ac Olrhain Report, Request, Pay & Track collection on Friday 3 January Gwasanaethau’r Cyngor ar unrhyw adeg Council services at any time * Friday 3 January: one day late – www.newport.gov.uk www.newport.gov.uk residents will have their collection on Saturday 4 January.

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