NNovemeber 2w013 pThe officiral ntew spaMper ofa Newtpotrt Ceity Crous ncil Full steam ahead for Inside... new city centre Work has begun in the Square area ahead of the construction of Friars Walk early in 2014 and five top-name restaurants have confirmed that they will be coming to Newport. Queensberry Real Estate, the council’s development partners, recently announced that five Council budget – restaurants – Prezzo, Nando’s, latest news Chiquitos, Frankie and Benny’s and Cosmo – have signed up to join Debenhams, Cineworld, Top Shop and Next, in the new retail and leisure development. These nationally recognised and highly popular restaurants will make an important contribution to the vibrant and busy city centre that is much wanted in the city. Councillor Bob Bright, leader of , said: “The Record numbers redevelopment is attracting more and visit Newport more big names, and like everyone food festival else in the city, the council is looking Artist impression of Friars Walk forward to this retail and leisure completed early next year so are getting closer to seeing the vision creating more than 1,100 jobs. It will scheme coming to fruition. construction work can then begin. of Friars Walk becoming a reality.” include 35 retail units, restaurants, “Work to demolish the empty shops, “Seeing the buildings coming down Friars Walk will bring more than 360 parking spaces and a new bus Cambrian car park and the old bus and the new centre taking shape 390,000 sq ft of modern, well- station. Construction work is due to station has begun and is due to be should make everyone realise that we configured retail and leisure space, start early next year. Mayor’s Christmas message I would like to offer hand the wonderful activities our work hard and do so much for our 21 November, judging the school Festive Newport – season’s greetings to all young people get involved with. city. I would like to thank those Christmas card competition and Christmas pull-out residents of Newport. One of the outstanding who take the time to volunteer the window displays in the city’s moments has to be the Macmillan and who help make a real shops. I have been Coffee mornings – these were difference to the lives of so many The Mayoress and I would like for six months and it has been an fantastically well supported and people. You don’t always get the to wish you and your families a incredibly exciting time both for raised an incredible amount of recognition you deserve but your very happy Christmas and a me and the Mayoress. Just some of money for my chosen charity. work does not go unnoticed. peaceful new year. the highlights have been visiting It is a great privilege to be the As the festive season approaches Councillor Cliff Suller residents who are celebrating their city’s Mayor. I have met so many I am looking forward to the The Right Worshipful the 100th birthday, and by contrast wonderful and friendly people who Countdown to Christmas event on Mayor of Newport visiting schools and seeing first- New city gyms now open

Recycle for Newport – pop me in your blue recycling box Smaller council budget – things have to change News of the financial pressures being faced by councils across and the key services that could be cut has dominated local and national headlines over recent weeks. Following on from our special focus in September’s Newport Matters, here we aim to bring you the latest information on how Newport’s 2014/15 budget is taking shape. Readers will be aware of the in Newport and the increase in recent years we have already made situation, the council’s clear aim the wider impact of budget cuts and austerity measures being imposed by demands this places on core services. around £50 million of cuts and there continues to be to deliver the best the welfare reform programme. central government and that in In addition to this cut, the council has to be more – the decisions about possible services to its residents – our We do not yet know the full scale of October the Welsh Government must also budget for price increases to what and where are becoming more mission being “Improving people’s the cuts that will have to be made next announced how much councils the goods and services we buy caused and more difficult. lives – providing the best affordable year, but one thing is sure – they will would receive in their revenue support by general inflation, and for things We know that residents have services”. affect the people of Newport. Some grant – the lion’s share of the such as the increased in demand for already experienced the removal of Our Prospectus for Change, a full decisions will affect a few. Some council’s budget. places in schools and support for some services or a reduction in their copy of which is available on our decisions will affect everyone. For Newport City Council, this vulnerable people by our social provision. Each difficult decision website, has four key themes which There will undoubtedly be those grant provides that the majority of services. made so far has been because the are helping to shape our decisions: that are personally affected and will our budget – £80 of every £100 we We have been planning for a council had no option but to reduce • Achieve savings by being more voice their concerns about some spend is given to us by the Welsh budget reduced by around £30 its budget by £50 million. efficient in the way we work difficult decisions that have to be Government. The council tax paid by million by 2017 – and although we It is vital that our residents and • Redesign the ways in which we taken. We promise to listen to those residents accounts for just 12 per cent may have to save slightly less than the communities appreciate the serious provide services, collaborate with concerns, we promise to consider those of the council’s annual budget. £12million anticipated this year, it is position of the council’s budget and other organisations and look at concerns, and we promise that we will Next year Newport will receive a cut fully expected that considerable get involved in the decision making new ways of working to make work to find the most practical of 1.2 per cent in its grant from Welsh reductions will continue and we will process – in simple terms the council services more cost effective solution to meet the needs of all the Government. Although in percentage still be dealing with service-changing can’t afford to carry on doing all the • Prioritise our statutory services people of Newport, within the terms this is less than other Welsh figures – the council cannot spend things it does currently and we want such as education and social constraints of the toughest financial councils, it still equates to a huge what it does not have. your views to help inform these services situation the council has faced in amount of money for us, and is a And this is not the first time the decisions. • Where possible, protect vulnerable decades. reflection of the growing population council has had its budget cut. Over Despite this very challenging groups in our communities from

Why we need to save so much Your views and ideas are important As well as a reduction in the amount of money we get from Welsh Government and other funding If you have any comments or ideas about how Newport City Council can provide services in sources, at the same time the cost of doing things is also going up – just like the cost of living has a different way, please let us know by emailing [email protected] increased for everyone. Every suggestion received is shared with the relevant head of department and considered Below are just some of the factors that mean the cost of providing services is rising: when developing future proposals. We might not be able to implement your idea, but we still - Inflation: quite simply, the base cost of things has increased – including everyday things like gas want to hear it. It might just be something we have never thought of and can make a real and electricity bills for our schools and offices difference – either way please let us know. - An ageing population: we have to provide more support services for more people, people that we Full public consultation on the budget proposals will begin in December (following the want to have the best quality of life, often in their own homes cabinet meeting on December 12). Look out for more information at - More primary school pupils: we expect an average increase of 300 over the next few years, which www.newport.gov.uk/budget means more classrooms, books and teachers - New legislation: there are now new key services we have to provide under law, for example relating to food hygiene – we do this because we have to, and because we should do to protect the people of Call for public support to get through tough times Newport. The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA), which represents the interests of local government and promotes local democracy in Wales, is urging the public to recognise the difficulties that their local councils face, and to work with them to help prioritise the services that are so vital to community wellbeing. The next steps Many of the challenges and issues facing Newport City Council in the coming months will Newport City Council’s cabinet will meet on Thursday 12 December to consider draft budget be experienced by other Welsh councils including our neighbours in Monmouthshire and proposals. As the council wants to be as open and transparent as possible, and allow the people of Torfaen. They too will no doubt be taking tough decisions that are right for their residents, in Newport to have their say, all proposals will be on the table and publicly available. the same way that the council must make tough decisions to secure the provision of vital Following that meeting, the list of proposals will be put forward for full public consultation. services for the people of Newport. Residents will have a number of weeks to submit their views. Councillor Aaron Shotton, WLGA deputy leader and finance spokesperson, said: “Whatever Every piece of feedback will then be recorded, collated and presented back to cabinet at its councils do, these cuts mean that the public services delivered by local government in Wales February meeting. will look significantly different within the next three to five years. Communities throughout A final budget will be submitted to full council on 25 February 2014 where council tax will also Wales will have to revise their expectations significantly in terms of what services they can be set. realistically expect their local councils to deliver, and local councils and their communities Look out for the consultation going live at www.newport.gov.uk/budget will need to engage in some very difficult discussions on what services should be prioritised.”

2 For the latest news visit www.newport.gov.uk NEWPORT MATTERS Upmarket idea for Upstairs in Newport Market has been transformed into an art hub thanks to a brainwave from one of the traders which has been embraced by Newport City Council. Called The Upmarket Galleries, it it a reality. The gallery will make a is a collaboration between city art fantastic and unusual backdrop for groups Bosch and Artopsy. art and artists. Steve Reynolds, who runs the Toy “I’m sure this will encourage Army stall, came up with the idea new visitors to the market who will of allowing artists to use some of not only be impressed by the work the upstairs stalls which are on display but will discover some currently empty to showcase their excellent independent local work or even use them to produce traders.” new work. The Upmarket Galleries was “I thought it would be a great officially launched at the way for people to discover not only beginning of this month in the some of the amazing talent we market which can look forward to a Steve Reynolds and Stephen George Jones in one of the galleries. have locally but also what the brighter future. It is expected that market has to offer. This will be a the historic venue will enjoy a unique venue for art in Wales and renaissance thanks to this project City centre access will make Newport different from and the recent completion of a With work progressing on the Monday to Saturday (except other towns and cities.” major refurbishment programme new Friars Walk scheme, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day); Councillor Mark Whitcutt, (see below). Kingsway Centre is helping to 9am to 5pm on Sundays; 7am to Newport City Council’s cabinet Steven George Jones, of Bosch, provide convenient and safe 9pm for the late night trading period only on Thursdays. member for human resources and who used to be involved with access for staff, customers and Kingsway Car Park will continue assets, said: “This is an exciting Newport’s popular Empty Shops visitors to the city. idea and I would commend Steve Project, is co-ordinating the gallery. with its present opening hours of From Monday 28 October, the 7am to midnight each day (except for not only coming up with the Any artists who are interested in opening times of the Kingsway car Christmas Day and New Year’s Day). suggestion but for his work in displaying work in the market can park pedestrian and mall entrances In addition, the very successful two raising potential interest and the contact him on 07980 466262 or will be extended, until further hour free parking offer will two organisations who have made email [email protected] notice, as follows: 7am to 7pm continue over Christmas. .

New market . entrance opens . y Newport Market’s refurbished However, the earliest part of the grade High Street entrance will be two listed building that can be seen t officially opened by the Mayor, today dates back to 1864. It was built to i replace the existing market which was Councillor Cliff Suller, this not big enough to cope with the growth month. of trade at that time. c

A project to restore the doors to their Work on the new bus terminus, in original central position, revamp the Upper Dock Street near the market, has entrance hall and create smart new been unavoidably delayed due to g units is now complete. unforeseen difficulties encountered People who have not visited the

during the construction period. n market for some time will be amazed However, it is anticipated that it will by the transformation which is be open by the end of this month, well i complemented by new terracing and before Christmas. seating in High Street. In the interim, the g They will also rediscover excellent services that were due to have used the independent traders selling a range of new terminus will continue to use n products from fish and fruit to books stands 2-11 in the main bus station. and haberdashery as well as services Other services are now using such as jewellery repairs. temporary stops around the city centre a Newport City Council’s £750,000 including Queensway, Kingsway and project was funded by Newport High Street. h Unlimited. For more information and There has been a provisions market updates visit in the heart of Newport for hundreds www.newport.gov.uk/redevelopment C of years.

NEWPORT MATTERS For council enquiries call 01633 656 656 3 New look for Old Town Dock A landscaping project that has regeneration and development, said: transformed part of the Old “The Old Town Dock area has been Town Dock area of Newport transformed and is an important into an attractive public space part of the regeneration of the city of complete with wetland, Newport. It is a high quality development and the council is meadows and lawns, has won delighted that the landscaping national recognition. element of the project, which is an Blakedown Landscapes Operations integral part of the regeneration, will Ltd, the commercial landscaper be recognised with a national appointed by Newport Unlimited award.” who invested £600,000 in the project, Hamish Munro, head of has been chosen by the British regeneration at Newport Unlimited, Hamish Munro, Newport Unlimited and Councillor John Richards Association of Landscape Industries said: “We are thrilled that this project open space that residents can enjoy originally known, was built in 1842 (BALI) as a winner in the National is to receive such a prestigious award and Newport can be proud of.” and the reclamation of the area was Landscape Awards 2013. It will and praise must go to Blakedown for Jon Griffin, director at Blakedown one of the first projects undertaken receive the award for best restoration delivering such an inspirational Landscapes Operations Ltd, said: “We by Newport Unlimited when it was and regeneration scheme for the concept, and to landscape architects are particularly pleased that the formed in 2003. It has now been project at a ceremony in London Gillespies who designed it. recognition is for a project in transformed with residential next month. “They have succeeded in retaining Newport where we maintain a depot. developments and a riverside park, Councillor John Richards, the original historical features of the As the Welsh are very aware, it's great and the final landscaping and council’s cabinet member for area while creating an attractive new to win on home turf." infrastructure work was completed in Newport’s first The Town Dock, as it was October 2012. garden village Key milestone for new Loftus Garden Village will bring Deputy Mayor Councillor Trevor Admiral building the space and greenery Watkins, who performed the Scarborough Development The 80,800 sq ft office block is

. associated with rural living to the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon, said: Group held a “topping out” central to the first phase of the “The development is a great idea redevelopment of the city’s . site of a former gun factory off ceremony last month at the Corporation Road. because it will really get to the roots of Cambrian Centre, which gained

. site of Admiral Group plc’s community involvement and will planning approval from Newport It will comprise 250 spacious ‘arts new seven-storey office block bring the community together. The City Council in April 2012.

y and craft’ style affordable homes with community will work together to take in Newport to mark the This phase of redevelopment back and front gardens, set amidst completion of the highest t pride in the area and maintain it.” landscaped trees and scenic walks. also includes retail and leisure The homes will be available for point of the project. i Residents can expect to enjoy the space, car parking, and a public social and private rent, shared Topping out marked the advantages of a healthier way of life plaza, located opposite the city’s ownership and to buy outright. completion of the building’s recently remodelled railway

c and the community feel traditionally Coupled with the potential for co- frame. Internal fitting out with station. Construction of these

synonymous with garden village living. operative housing, it is hoped this will final completion is scheduled for Loftus Garden Village was launched elements is underway. create a balanced community that August 2014. over two action packed days, with g enhances the surrounding area, partners, the local community and where currently the large site lies local school children. As well as Bid for £13.3m funding empty and overgrown. n hearing about the exciting plans they Loftus Garden Village will start on through to next stage

i played with wartime exhibits and site in spring 2014, with the first celebrated the story of Ruby Loftus, Newport City Council will find programme in the Communities homes being available to move in after whom the Garden Village has out early next year if has won First central area of the city. g from the end of the summer. been named. a share of a £90 million pot It is aimed at reinvigorating the from the Welsh Government’s city by tackling problems of vacant n new Vibrant and Viable Places properties, community regeneration framework. disadvantage and housing shortfalls. a Eleven out of the 22 councils that The schemes will help to create submitted bids were invited to up to 600 new jobs, provide more proceed to stage two by 25 h than 420 homes and upgrade November. another 160 plus and assist more Newport’s bid for £13.3 million is than 850 people to gain work-based

C for a proposed housing and learning and skills opportunities. Artist impression of how the garden village will look heritage led regeneration

4 www.newport.gov.uk [email protected] NEWPORT MATTERS Have your say on Chartist memorial Newport City Council is asking member for leisure and culture for preserving it. for structural reasons residents for their views on a considered a report, again publicly Cadw concluded that the mural was This summer, Newport City Council new Chartist memorial. available, that stated: “As part of the not of nationally significant secured a grant of £1.5 million to kick new Friars Walk retail development architectural or historic interest and People can submit their ideas for a start the Friars Walk development proposals, this area (John Frost did not meet their criteria for listing. new artwork at with the demolition of the former Square) is due to be completely www.newport.gov.uk/haveyoursay - The council could not Capitol car park and adjoining retail redeveloped. It is impossible to consultation runs until 30 November. afford £625,000 to units. preserve the original mural so an Newport’s Chartist mural was remove the mural This car park has been structurally alternative needs to be sought.” removed last month as key works on The council sought independent deteriorating for some years which is Four alternatives were identified the city centre development move advice on the technical feasibility and why it has been closed to the public and a public consultation carried out. forward. potential cost of removing the mural. since 2010. A recent assessment by Following the consultation and The council has recognised for The report, which is available on our structural engineers had also discussions with Oliver Budd, the son many years that in order for Newport website, found that it would cost at indicated real dangers to public safety. of the original mural artist Kenneth to prosper and meet the needs of its least £625,000 to try this option. As a result, the adjacent public Budd, it was further resolved in March residents, the redevelopment of the city A ceramic specialist was also thoroughfare which contained the 2012 to replicate the mural on centre is vital, including the creation consulted to establish the state of the mural was closed for safety reasons in ceramic tiles and install it within the of the Friars Walk shopping centre. materials and what repair and July this year. stairwell of the Central Library. To make this happen the council restoration would be needed if indeed The concern for public safety While the decision to take down the has taken a carefully planned series of it could be moved. The results and continued to mount and the council mural was made in March 2012 it actions over many years including the further costs can be viewed in their wanted to ensure that the full scale was not necessary at that time to compulsory purchase of businesses report online. car park demolition project could implement the decision as the and buildings, obtaining the necessary begin as quickly as possible. development activity was still at an Even if budgets were planning permissions and preparing Removing the Chartist mural prior to early stage. available, the mural may to clear the footprint of the new site as the commencement of the full works In the intervening period, not have survived a soon as possible in order to begin the was necessary. representations were made regarding move development of the new scheme. The mural was directly attached to whether it would be possible to save Advice was given by the expert the Capitol car park structure. It was Permission to remove the mural even though the decision consultants that there could be no therefore necessary to remove the the mural was granted had been taken to proceed with guarantees that the mural would mural prior to the end of October to in March 2012 demolition. survive an attempt to move it. ensure no delays took place with the .

The council has to make savings of . In March 2012, Newport City We worked with Cadw main demolition. around £30 million in the next four Council agreed the planning on options for saving Concerns were growing about the . years. Without the backing of Cadw, a application for Friars Walk. This the mural safety of the structure and that any application included information on cost of at least £625,000 without Cadw, the official guardian of the large scale presence in John Frost s all elements of the city centre to be guaranteed success could not be built heritage in Wales, received a square could present a real danger to purchased, removed or cleared, and is justified in the current severe request to list the Chartist mural and the public. detailed in a publicly available economic climate. Newport City Council worked with The removal of the Chartist mural w document on the council’s website. them to look at a number of options The Capitol car park was carried out on Thursday 3 Also in March 2012, the cabinet has to be demolished October in accordance with the proper decision making processes of the e Project helps young prepare for own home council. MyPad is a pre-tenancy training on budgeting, living alone for the first the project assistant. She said: “Now I Remembering our history n programme for young people in time and practical cooking. Sessions can help other young people to make To celebrate the 150th anniversary,

Newport which works to deliver training creatively through the right decisions and to give them the statues in Westgate Square were t prevent youth homelessness by quizzes, role play and debate. the guidance they need on living commissioned and there are also delivering practical workshops Participants have also helped to create alone for the first time.” plans to mark 175 years in 2014. r from housing professionals. The short films and a first home In May 2013 MyPad won a Tenant Documentation and recording of handbook for young people. Participation Advisory Service award project’s first course was the mural has been undertaken and o Nathan Fletcher, aged 19, for its work with young people. It’s is available to view at the museum as launched in November 2012 completed MyPad earlier this year and open to 16 to 24 year-olds who are well as the full Chartist collection and eight have since been run, said: “I wouldn’t have been as applying for social housing on housed there. p with 40 young people taking prepared if I hadn’t done MyPad. I Newport’s common housing register. The focus should now be on the part in the scheme. think it covered everything – it helped The project is a partnership between future and Newport City Council has Young people in social housing are me think about where I would get the city’s biggest social landlords – announced that it will be looking to w more likely than any other age group furniture from, and to start getting Newport City Homes, Charter, Melin commission a new way of

to lose their homes within 20 months ready when I was living in the hostel.” and Linc-Cymru, plus Newport City commemorating the city’s Chartist e of getting them. Most struggle with MyPad also supports a young Council and Supporting People. past, and wants residents and the finances or managing a property, apprentice, 19-year-old Aimee Hunt For more information email public to inform this choice - submit

putting themselves at risk of from , who completed [email protected] or your views at N homelessness, MyPad offers training MyPad in November 2012 and is now visit www.mypadnewport.co.uk www.newport.gov.uk/haveyoursay

NEWPORT MATTERS Do it online www.newport.gov.uk 5 Record numbers visit Newport food festival Record numbers visited Sponsored by Redrow Homes and service. The winners of the Newport’s food festival with with funding from Newport Unlimted competition were the young women’s more than 15,000 people and Welsh Government, the food group who won with their dish of flocking to the city to sample festival celebrated the city’s diverse mini lasagne baskets with a potato delights from local producer urban food offering and there were salad. All finalists received a goodie bag stalls, watch chef more than 70 stalls along High Street, Griffin Street and Commercial Street. which included a signed copy of demonstrations, take part in One of the highlights was the Mark Seargent's latest cook book masterclasses and soak up the Teenchef final in The Riverfront while winners Alina Hussain, Seahar festival atmosphere. organised by the council’s youth Mukhtar, Afsheen Saleem and Sabreena Hussain will receive a kitchen experience and meal at Lucknam Park. Dale Williams and Larkin Cen, BBC Masterchef finalists, gave a Councillor Debbie Wilcox, cabinet street cooking demonstration member for leisure and culture, said: was a fantastic success and investments in the Newport area in “The food festival again proved to be something we are very proud to have recent years, launching two brand a great success and was an been involved in. new developments in 2013 alone. opportunity to showcase the rich and “The launch dinner cooked by The Food Festival is a great diverse range of food businesses we Hywel Jones on Friday evening was opportunity for us to celebrate have in the city and beyond. superb. We had a preview of Hywel everything Newport has to offer.” “It was good to see the city centre Jones' delicious cooking earlier in the An online cook book featuring busy with shoppers all eager to week when he visited our new recipes from the chef sample the wide range of delights development at Mon Bank to cook for demonstrations and masterclasses that were on offer.” house hunters, so we knew we were in is now available to download at Debby Pavitt, sales director, Redrow for a truly special meal. www.newportfoodfestival.co.uk High Street Photos courtesy of Simon Latham Homes, said, "This year's food festival “We have made significant First class preparation Newport bucks for world of work trend with rise in Newport’s Mayor Councillor visitor numbers Cliff Suller and Councillor Newport has seen an increase in recorded an increase. Deborah Davies, the cabinet the number of visitors to the city The council recently won a grant member for skills and work, and has bucked the national towards a £24,000 project from Visit saw some of the excellent trend which saw tourism Wales, Welsh Government via Capital facilities offered to students decrease across Wales. Region Tourism, which will go towards improving the visitor at ’s City of In 2011 there were 2,320,700 visitors experience along the Wales Coast to the city but in 2012 this had Newport campus. Path. increased to 2,376,700. They were shown around the The council is working with Welsh Newport City Council cabinet campus, which has about 1,800 Government and Natural Resources member for regeneration and students, by campus director Gary Wales and funding has been recently development, Councillor John Handley. allocated for improving the gateways, Richards, said: “The increase in visitor First port of call was the Baxi- infrastructure development and numbers is very pleasing. I am sponsored renewable energy centre, Gary Handley shows Cllr Davies and the Mayor around Coleg community support along the path. delighted that people are discovering one of only five such centres in the Gwent. This funding totals £66,500. I feel it is extremely important that the many treasures the city has to offer UK and the only one in Wales. we're working hard to meet the “Newport City Council is working we prepare our young people for from and the As well as learning how to repair needs of learners and industry on giving people more reasons to visit the world of work and we should be Transporter Bridge to and the a wide range of industrial and employers by linking up with the city and this has resulted in celebrating their vocational Wetlands. There is something for domestic boilers, the centre can business and providing promoting the new cycle ways that achievements as much as we everyone to enjoy. I hope that many also offer skills in roofing, comprehensive training at all have opened as well as the Wales Coast applaud those who gain academic more people will visit Newport and see scaffolding, solar panels and levels in the sector. Path,” commented cabinet member qualifications.” for themselves what we have to offer.” rainwater harvesting. "We want to continue to build for infrastructure, Councillor Ken Councillor Davies added: “I The increase has been most notable Other stops included the on our strong business links to Critchley. “Working with partners believe it is vital that the public and in day visitors. More sporting events engineering department where the offer students the best opportunities such as Welsh Government and private sectors work in partnership have been held in the city which is one fabricating and welding training to become highly skilled and Natural Resources Wales will help with educational establishments so of the reasons for the increase but also facility is the best in Wales and one valued employees." raise the profile of Newport and our young people can gain the some of the city’s attractions such as of the best in the UK. Councillor Suller said: “We were provide visitors to the city with a right skills that are needed by the National Roman Museum of Mr Handley said: "Newport is fast extremely impressed with what we memorable experience.” becoming a technology city, and saw at the City of Newport campus. employers.” Wales and Tredegar House have also

6 www.newport.gov.uk [email protected] NEWPORT MATTERS Council launches new Mayor’s charity customer charter boosts fundraising Newport City Council is • Equality in accessing council we have a very clear and Newport Mayor’s charity The Mayor, Councillor Cliff Suller, reinforcing its commitment to services – accessibility and consistent complaints and committee organised a number has chosen to support Macmillan in customers in a new charter. fairness is a key priority for us. compliments policy. of coffee mornings as part of the Newport and is delighted that local bakery Gibbons offered its support to The customer charter aims to Staff are specially trained to help The full charter can be viewed Macmillan biggest coffee the fundraising events. He said: make clear what levels of service the those with accessibility at www.newport.gov.uk and is morning’s fundraising event and “Macmillan Cancer Support offers a public can expect when dealing requirements and we aim to available in council buildings over £4,000 was raised. wide range of support within the city with the council. continuously improve and including the Information Station, Several departments at the Civic of Newport. Its fundraising event, Here’s a highlight of what the provide access to services in a leisure centres, libraries and Centre organised events as well as World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, is a charter says: fair way. community centres. Caerleon Endowed School, great event that raises millions of • Customer choice in accessing • Telephone standards – when High School, the Café at Commercial pounds. services – as a council we will calling the contact centre you can Street and Belle Vue café. “I am delighted that so many provide services through the expect calls to be answered as A number of organisations across organisations across the city organised quickest and most efficient access quickly as possible; generally Newport also held coffee mornings their own coffee mornings and I channel for the customer, within six rings. and Gibbons bakery located on would like to thank Gibbons for its whether that is over the phone, • Written standards – upon receipt Esperanto Way in Newport donated kind generosity in donating so many online, face to face or via letter. of your letter or email the council more than 400 cakes. cakes.” • Clear communication – when will ensure that a reply is sent you contact the council we within five working days. promise to listen. If it takes longer • Face to face standards – when than expected to resolve the visiting the Information Station matter we will keep you informed, you can expect to be seen by an explaining the reasons why. appropriate member of staff, • We will be courteous and usually within twenty minutes. welcoming – when you visit • Putting things right – if you are council buildings you can expect unhappy with a service you have a welcoming environment. We received from the council or want will be polite and courteous and to tell us about something we will ensure that we treat everyone have done well, we want to know. equally. To make this as easy as possible Newport community 2014 champion honoured calendar The Mayor and Mayoress support Macmillan John Cox has received the The ‘Old Newport’ 2014 British Empire Medal for his calendar will soon be on sale in Licensing HMOs for another five year term. services to the community in the and Art Newport City Council has The council will be writing to all Hatherleigh from the Lord Gallery shop. successfully licensed smaller, landlords on its mailing list, but is also The calendar includes images from privately rented, houses in Lieutenant of Gwent, Simon interested in the views of members of around the city which date back as multiple occupation (HMOs) for Boyle, on behalf of Her Majesty the public, especially tenants and those far as 1839, chosen by a group of the last five years. the Queen. that represent or support tenants in the museum volunteers. The scheme is known as additional It is the first time the honour has private rented sector. Last year’s calendar was very licensing and helps ensure safe been presented to someone from You can submit your comments popular and quickly sold out – so conditions and satisfactory standards the city since its reintroduction in at www.newport.gov.uk/haveyoursay don’t miss out. of management. Properties vary but 2012. or email include certain houses shared by The ceremony was held at the [email protected] for tenants. The council is now consulting Civic Centre in the presence of the further details. Mayor Councillor Cliff Suller. centre. He also committed himself on a proposal to operate the scheme A citation to Mr Cox, a former to reducing and preventing crime teacher, detailed a number of in the area founding a local achievements including his role as neighbourhood watch group. He is Ward meetings secretary of the Newport Schools a life president of the Gwent Caerleon: 3 February, 6pm, Lodge Hill Primary School Football Association for 20 years. association and helped found the After his retirement, he became a national association. Langstone: 19 November, 6.30pm, St Johns Hall, champion for his local community. The guests at the ceremony, : 10 December, 7pm, Rivermead Community Centre In the 1980s, he saved a former including Mr Cox’s family, were Shaftesbury: 13 November, 6pm, All Saints Church Hall school gym from demolition and it told he was held in high regard in St Julians: 20 November, 7pm, St Julius and Aaron Church hall was converted into the community the local community.

NEWPORT MATTERS Do it online www.newport.gov.uk 7 NEWPORT WILL BE HOLDING GREAT FAMILY EVENTS, I NCLUDING THE COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS, A ND OTHER ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVE SEASON IN THE CITY CENTRE.

THERE ARE ALSO TWO NEW EXCITING EVENTS FOR THIS YEAR. CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS TREE TRAIL, F UNDED BY NEWPORT 6 D ECEMBER , N EWPORT CENTRE UNLIMTED, I S BEING PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL Gwent Music Support Service will be putting on their annual Christmas concert. A popular event supported by BUSINESSES AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS, A ND FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS the Rotary Club of St Woolos, Newport Christmas OF THE CITY’ S FOOD FESTIVAL, A CHRISTMAS MARKET WILL BE HELD Extravaganza. Tickets are available from box office on ON SATURDAY 14 DE CEMBER. 01633 656 757 COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS PILL CHRISTMAS FAIR 7 D ECEMBER , 12 - 8 PM , M ARINERS GREEN 21 N OVEMBER , FROM MIDDAY , T HE RIVERFRONT / W AVE A festival run by local residents and Pill Carnival committee. Join Father Christmas to officially start the countdown to Christmas where he will There will be festive stalls and a toy drop for St. David’s be receiving letters and talking to children Foundation as well as a Christmas carol service from pupils throughout the afternoon. of the local junior school and the Royal British legion. There will be art stations, face painting and activities for pre-school youngsters taking place in the Riverfront Theatre. Also returning this year will be the wonderful and popular Bjorn the Bear who truly is a children’s favourite!

THE FINALE At 6.30pm the Mayor and special guests will begin the official countdown to Christmas with an explosive firework show along the river and a fantastic band to boogie along to.

ST DAVID ’S FOUNDATION GROTTO 23 N OVEMBER –CHRISTMAS EVE , K INGSWAY CENTRE Visit Santa at his grotto in the Kingsway Centre. A wonderful treat for the little ones – children will be able to tell Santa in person what their dreams are for Christmas morning. For more information visit www.stdavidshospicecare.org

DANTER ’S FUN FAIR 21- 24 N OVEMBER , T HE RIVERFRONT The popular fair returns to the city centre. Please check website for opening hours.

SALVATION ARMY MUSIC HOURS FROM 30 N OVEMBER , C OMMERCIAL STREET On Saturdays during the run up to Christmas, The Salvation Army will be playing late morning music in the city centre.

8 www.newport.gov.uk [email protected] NEWPORT MATTERS FESTIVE FAMILY SATURDAY CHRISTMAS SESSIONS 7 D ECEMBER , 11 AM - 4 PM , C OMMERCIAL STREET & H IGH STREET 13 D ECEMBER , 5 PM , T HE RIVERFRONT Free family street theatre throughout the afternoon. Join our impish elves and Boutique market stalls and open mic night…a festive friends out to cause mischief in town. Expect on street mayhem, lots of belly laughs special edition. and plenty of Christmas inspiration on the day. For more information visit www.newport.gov.uk/riverfront

NEWPORT CATHEDRAL CHOIR CHRISTMAS MARKET 14 D ECEMBER , 9.30 AM 12 D ECEMBER , 7:30 PM , T HE RIVERFRONT - 5 PM , C OMMERCIAL STREET & B RIDGE The men and boys of Choir return to The Riverfront for their STREET eagerly awaited Christmas concert. Quality stalls brimmed with festive www.newport.gov.uk/riverfront for booking details treats, last minute stocking fillers and more. Accommodating over 30 stalls, this spin off market from the Newport Food Festival brings together a variety of businesses from in and around the area. Think top class cheeses, hot Welsh cakes, drinks, spicy sauces and chutneys. Perfect gifts for all the family. The Christmas market will also have entertainment for children including a visit by Santa and his helpers, music and magicians. Newport Market on High Street also hosts a fantastic comic fair on the upper mezzanine with family entrainment and festive cooking tips in the downstairs of the market. WWW .NEWPORT .GOV .UK /CHRISTMAS This years pantomime is Beauty and the Beast, see page 12 for information Christmas opening Newport City Council offices will be closed on December 25, 26 and 27, as well as 1 January over the festive period. Offices will close at 3pm on Christmas Eve, including the Information Station, while the city contact centre will be taking calls until 4pm. The Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) in Docks Way will be open from 7.30am to 4pm on Christmas Eve while the landfill site will be open as usual. Both will be closed on 25 and 26 December and 1 January. On 31 December the HWRC will be open from 7.30am to 4pm and the landfill site will operate its usual hours. Refuse and recycling collections will be as follows: Normal collection Changed to Wednesday 25 December Friday 27 December Thursday 26 December Saturday 28 December Friday 27 December Sunday 29 December Wednesday 1 January Thursday 2 January Thursday 2 January Friday 3 January Friday 3 January Saturday 4 January Collections due to take place on Tuesday 24 December and Tuesday 31 December are unchanged.

NEWPORT MATTERS Do it online www.newport.gov.uk 9 10 For the latest news visit www.newport.gov.uk NEWPORT MATTERS NEWPORT MATTERS For council enquiries call 01633 656656 11 The Riverfront – 01633 656 757 www.newport.gov.uk/riverfront

Workshops (ongoing) Beauty and the Beast (3 Dec-5 Jan) The Riverfront plays host to a vast range of workshops with something to The Riverfront in association with Hiss and Boo present another suit all ages, interests and abilities. wonderful family pantomime! Beauty and the Beast is the spell- binding story of a selfish prince who is destined to spend the rest Cinema (ongoing) of his life hidden in his castle in the guise of a grotesque beast. The Riverfront plays a broad range of films from around the world. We also Staring Elin Llwyd, Richard Elis and Lee Mengo. have a selection of matinee showings and bring baby showings. Newport Cathedral Choir (12 Dec) Discover Dance exhibition (until 23 Nov) The men and boys of Newport Cathedral Choir return to The To celebrate the Discover Dance festival, this photographic exhibition Riverfront for their eagerly awaited family Christmas concert. explores BBoy and Street Dance. 7.30pm Pantomime exhibition (25 Nov-5 Jan) Sessions Open Mic Night & Boutique Local artists and schools are invited to submit work for the Beauty and The Market Stalls (13 Dec) Beast exhibition. Boutique stalls adorn the foyer from 5pm until 11pm and Discover Dance Floor Wars (16 Nov) performance fills the air in the café from 7pm. All types of Top DJs and judges will play the best music and crown the battle performers are welcome to come along from comedians to poets champions! 2pm. and musicians and all you need to do is turn up on the night. . We particularly want to support up and coming, new and young

. The Love of a Good Man (22 & 23 Nov) talent. This event is not aimed at under - 16s, acts after 9pm

. Performed by performing arts degree students of the University of South may be unsuitable for children. Wales. 1.30 and 7.30pm. t Met Opera: Falstaff (14 Dec) Jamie Allan: iMagician (22 Nov) The hugely popular Metropolitan Opera's Emmy Award winning r Jamie Allan is one of the greatest innovators of modern magic. series of live performance transmissions are beamed to The Riverfront direct from New York.

o The Elvis Years 1954 - 1977 (23 Nov) Are you ready to rock n' roll? The UK's number one Elvis production is back! p Comedy Shed (29 Nov, 13 Dec) The relaxed cabaret style comedy club offers three professional comedians w and the chance to enjoy a drink.

e First Wednesday (4 Dec) Regular series of lunchtime recitals. A mixture of music is presented across the year including wind trios, string quartets, piano, guitar, harp and more. N

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A guided walk conducted in the Welsh language. 10.30am-3.30pm. Wildlife photography for beginners

n (24 Nov) An experienced wildlife photographer will teach basic photographic

o techniques and how to snap that magic moment. Booking essential. Christmas arts and crafts (8 Dec) Create seasonal pieces of art from Christmas cards to tree decorations. s 10am- 12pm, booking essential. ’ New Year’s day walk (1 Jan) t Discover the wonderful wildlife of the reserve. 11am-1pm, booking essential.

a Taking your photography to the next level (25 Jan) Suitable for total beginners or those wanting a refresher. To book a place h contact InFocus Photographic Services on 07580417114 or 07580417424 or email [email protected]

W Events are subject to change – visit www. newport.gov.uk/whatson for updated listings

12 Follow us on facebook www.facebook.com/newportcitycouncil NEWPORT MATTERS Tredegar House – Newport Museum Newport Cathedral 01633 815880 & Art Gallery – 01633 212077 01633 656656 Christmas at St Woolos Players Tredegar House Archaeopteryx (24 Nov) (weekends in Dec) (21 Dec-5 Apr) Includes the Haydn Cello Concerto Tredegar House will be adorned Exhibition on loan from the No 2, together with music by Bach, with lavish Victorian decorations National Museum Wales. Wagner and Parry. 3pm, tickets £10 for a special celebration of Charles Fred Richards – a / £8 concession, available at the Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'. Newport artist door. (until 11 Jan) St. Cadoc’s Newport Market – Fredrick Charles Richards donated 01633 656656 Millennium Chimes over 400 drawings, etchings and (14 Dec) watercolours to the museum, a Comic fair (30 Nov) Crinolines and mulled wine. 12 selection of which can be seen in Get your hands on some classic noon, admission free with a this exhibition. editions, 9.30am-4.30pm. leaving collection. Fairy door (ongoing) St Peter’s Chorale Newport Centre – in Concert (4 Jan) 01633 656757 A treat for our younger visitors. Make your way around the A 50 voice mixed ensemble, Alice in Chains museum and art gallery and comprising students of the St (16 Nov) discover our fairy door trail – Peter’s Lutheran College, Australia. Acknowledged as one of Australia’s Alice in Chains plus special guests what magic is hidden behind outstanding choirs, they tour Ghost and Walking Papers. them? extensively around the world. The Big Macs Wholly JMW Turner? concert is to help raise funds for the Soul Band (30 Nov) (18 Jan-Mar) Newport Cathedral Choir which Sketches attributed to JMW Turner The UK's most authentic classic supports the engagement of young schools to develop both their choral tickets £6 on the door from the collections of Newport soul band. choristers from local Newport and wider musical talents. 7.30pm, www.newportcathedralchoir.org Museum and Art gallery.

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NEWPORT MATTERS Follow us on twitter @newportcouncil 13 New nursery schools Sefydlu dosbarthiadau to be established meithrin newydd As part of its 21st Century stages. Regular updates will be Fel rhan o raglen Ysgolion diweddariadau rheolaidd yn cael Schools programme, posted to the council’s website at 21ain Ganrif, mae Cyngor eu cyhoeddi ar wefan y cyngor Newport City Council is www.newport.gov.uk/nurseryreorgan Dinas Casnewydd wrthi’n www.newport.gov.uk/nurseryreorg isation anisation undertaking a nursery Following the publication of rhoi cynllun ad-drefnu Ar ôl cyhoeddi’r reorganisation programme decisions, the position as at 1 addysg feithrin ar waith penderfyniadau, y sefyllfa fel y across the city that seeks to November 2013 was that Don Close ledled y ddinas, gan mae ar 1 Tachwedd 2013 yw y increase the availability of Nursery School is proposed to close geisio cynyddu nifer y cynigir cau Ysgol Feithrin Don maintained nursery places. on 31 August 2014, with the lleoedd meithrin a Close ar 31 Awst 2014 gyda’r In all, the final decisions are provision ordinarily available at this gynhelir. ddarpariaeth a gynigir yn yr ysgol school being relocated to Millbrook hon yn cael ei hadleoli i Ysgol about to be published on a Caiff y penderfyniadau terfynol Primary School and Monnow Gynradd Millbrook ac Ysgol programme which seeks to extend eu cyhoeddi ar raglen sydd am Primary School. Gynradd Monnow. the age-range of up to ten ymestyn ystod oedran hyd at 10 In addition, it is hoped that Hefyd, y gobaith yw y bydd community-maintained primary ysgol gynradd gymunedol a September 2014 will see nursery dosbarthiadau meithrin yn agor schools by the creation of new gynhelir, drwy greu classes being opened at Clytha yn Ysgol Gynradd Clytha, Ysgol nursery classes and to close the dosbarthiadau meithrin newydd a Primary School, High Cross Primary Uwchradd High Cross, Ysgol stand alone Don Close Nursery chau Ysgol Feithrin Don Close.

. School, St Michael’s RC Primary Gynradd Gatholig Sant Mihangel School. The governing godies of St Mae Cyrff Llywodraethu Ysgol School and St Patrick’s RC Primary ac Ysgol Gynradd Gatholig Sant . Michael’s RC Primary School and St Gynradd Gatholig Sant Mihangel Patrick’s RC Primary School have School. Padrig ym mis Medi 2014.

. a Sant Padrig hefyd wedi cytuno i An update on the current position Mae diweddariad ar gyfer y also agreed to a similar extension in ymestyn yr ystod oedran drwy at each of the other schools included sefyllfa ddiweddaraf ymhob ysgol age-range by the creation of a greu dosbarth meithrin

g in the programme can be accessed sy’n rhan o’r rhaglen i’w gweld ar community-maintained nursery cymunedol a gynhelir ar bob via the council website as outlined wefan y cyngor fel yr amlinellir class on each site. safle above. uchod. n Each individual project within the Mae pob project unigol o fewn programme is currently at different

i y rhaglen ar gam gwahanol. Bydd Community Learning n Law and Standards Newport Community Learning Even if a course has already started, r offers a range of courses there may still be a place for you. Recruitment of Members for throughout the year for young Whether it is improving life skills Education Appeal Panels a people and adults aged 16 plus. or gaining new qualifications From patisserie or jewellery Newport Community Learning can School Standards Framework Act 1998 making to Sage accounting there help you along the way. e Newport City Council is required to establish Education Appeal Panels to are courses to suit all interests. New course enrolments start in hear appeals in respect of admission of pupils to schools and exclusion of Classes are taught by experienced January, so why not challenge pupils from schools. Applications are invited for the appointment of lay

L members and other persons to serve on the Appeal Panels set up by the and enthusiastic tutors who will yourself and start the new year with a Council.

guide you through your chosen Newport Community Learning To be considered as a lay member, you must not have any personal subject, providing support and course? experience in the management of any school or the provision of education in any school (other than as a Governor or in any other voluntary capacity). We guidance. Visit are also seeking other persons to serve on the Panels who have experience in & The 2013/14 prospectus is available www.newport.gov.uk/community education, are acquainted with educational conditions in Newport or are and lists details of all courses on offer. learning or call 01633 656656 parents of registered pupils at a school. Members and employees of the Council (other than a person employed as a teacher) and any person who has, or at any time has had, any connection

s with the Council or any employee of the Council which might reasonably raise doubts about that person's ability to act impartially in relation to the l Lessons at Duffryn Council, are disqualified from membership of the Appeal Panels. Appeal Panels will hear appeals from pupils in both primary and secondary add up to success schools. Panels normally sit between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm o Monday to Friday, but Panel Members must be prepared to sit until an appeal Duffryn High School was pupils being more engaged with is concluded. Those appointed to the Appeals will always be consulted as to learning. their availability for attendance at hearings on particular days. o highlighted as an example of Panel Members are entitled to receive a financial loss allowance to good practice in a report on “Pupils now have strategies to help compensate them for any loss of earnings incurred as a result of attending mathematics at key stage four by them solve open-ended problems Panel meetings and can claim reimbursement of travelling and subsistence h such as highlighting the key words expenses. Those persons appointed to sit on the Panels will receive training education watchdog Estyn this prior to sitting on an Appeal Panel. autumn. and relevant information,” said Application c It praised the work of the school’s Estyn. To apply visit www.newport.gov.uk/jobs and complete a volunteer “Pupils’ ability to recall knowledge application form Closing date: Friday 20 December 2013 mathematics department and its new Reference number: School Appeals Panel and apply their skills to problems has To view other Council vacancies please visit our website at

S approach to lessons which had led to the quality of teaching improving and improved.” (www.newport.gov.uk/jobs)

14 For the latest news visit www.newport.gov.uk NEWPORT MATTERS Business grants now available Newport City Council is now responsibility of helping the able to offer business grants economic regeneration of thanks to a partnership with communities affected by changes UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE). in the steel industry. We are The funding from Tata delighted to be able to support subsidiary UKSE, can be used as Newport City Council in their work grants for start-up businesses and with new and young businesses, existing businesses under 12 bringing employment and months old. prosperity to the area.” Councillor John Richards, Newport City Council also offers cabinet member for regeneration low interest loans to new and and development, said: “I hope existing businesses. that this financial help will kick To find out more about the start some new ventures in the city grants, including eligibility, or or give a helping hand to fledgling other business support visit companies.” www,newport.gov.uk/business, Andrew Morris, UKSE Area email Manager in Wales, said: “UK Steel [email protected]. Gary Howells of Pay 123 Ltd, receives a business loan from the Mayor Enterprise is tasked with the uk or phone 01633 656656. of Newport, Councillor Cliff Suller and cabinet member John Richards Newport City Council Military centre (Imperial Way and South Lake Drive, Newport) of excellence (Prohibition of Waiting) Order 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that Newport City Council in exercise of its powers A new partnership between sustain 50 jobs. under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other enabling powers and the Defence Science and Councillor Bob Bright, leader of after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police has on 28 November 2013 made the above order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicles from waiting Technology Laboratory (Dstl) Newport City Council, said: “This is at any time on the lengths of road specified in the schedule to this notice and Kennametal excellent news and another sign of The order will come into operation on 6 December 2013. Newport’s ever growing reputation The order and a map showing the affected roads may be inspected at the Civic Manufacturing UK Ltd, of Centre, Newport during normal office hours Monday-Friday. as a technology city. We are keen to Newport, was announced by If you wish to question the validity of the order, or of any provision contained in . see creativity and innovation it, on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic

the Ministry of Defence in . flourish in Newport.” Regulation Act 1984, or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act or of any September. instrument made under it has not been complied with in relation to the order, you

The news came shortly after an . They are jointly funding a £2 may, within six weeks from 28 November 2013 apply to the High Court for this announcement that EADS had purpose. million research and development chosen the city as its training base Dated: 28 November 2013 y G D Price, Head of Law and Standards facility for full size ceramic armour for the next generation of expert components for personnel and Civic Centre, Newport NP20 4UR t aerospace engineers with its Schedule vehicle protection, large enough for i £1.4million new venture Testia. Imperial Way full scale impact tests. It will (a) Western side from its junction with Pencarn Way roundabout for a distance of 20 metres c (b) Western side from a point 27 metres south of its junction with Pencarn Lane Food hygiene ratings to its junction with, and including, the South Lake Drive/Imperial Way roundabout When people buy food, they Food outlets will be rated from 0- (c) Eastern and south eastern side from its junction with Pencarn Way want to be sure that the place 5 on criteria such as how the food roundabout to a point 13 metres south of its junction with Pencarn Lane s is prepared, cooked and stored, the (d) Eastern side from a point 37 metres south of its junction with Pencarn Lane they’re buying from follows for a distance of 29 metres in a southerly direction s good food hygiene practices. condition of the premises and how (e) Eastern side from a point 85 metres south of its junction with Pencarn Lane That’s why, from this month, a food safety is managed. for a distance of 37 metres in a southerly direction (f) Eastern side from its junction with the Imperial Way/South Lake Drive

Under the current voluntary e new law will mean that businesses roundabout for a distance of 35 metres in a northerly direction in Wales will be required to display scheme, businesses do not have to South Lake Drive display their rating sticker if they (a) North eastern side from a point 85 metres southeast of its junction with

food hygiene ratings. n do not wish to do so. The new law Imperial Park to its junction with, the South Lake Drive/Imperial Way The scheme will cover places roundabout where people eat out, including in Wales will mean that food (b) South western side from its junction with the South Lake Drive/Imperial Way i businesses will have to display their roundabout for a distance of 29 metres in a south easterly direction South restaurants, takeaways, mobile western side from a point 65 metres south east from its junction with South rating in a prominent place such s caterers, cafés, hotels and pubs; (c) Lake Drive/Imperial Way roundabout to a point 85 metres south of a point places where people shop for food, as the front door or window and at opposite the junction of Imperial Park every entrance. Pencarn Lane (eastern arm) such as supermarkets, bakeries and u Newport City Council officers will Both sides from its junction with Imperial Way for a distance of 13 delicatessens; and establishments metres such as schools, hospitals, enforce the scheme in Newport and Imperial Park Both sides from its junction with South Lake Drive for a distance of

ensure ratings are displayed. B children’s nurseries and residential 10 metres care homes. www.food.gov.uk/ratings

NEWPORT MATTERS Recycle for Newport www.newport.gov.uk/recycle 15 Newport residents sign Changes to waste and recycling collections up to food waste scheme In the last ten years, We are also exchanging More residents than ever are Many residents may think they Need a caddy or liners? Call Newport’s recycling rate has wheelie bins for more slimline giving food waste recycling a do not have much food waste but Wastesavers on 01633 281 281 risen from 15 per cent to 49 versions. This is only for non- go with over 70 per cent of Lindsey Barnard, marketing and or email per cent thanks to the hard recyclable waste and will households in Newport now development officer at Wastesavers, [email protected] work of its residents. encourage all residents to use using their food waste caddies thinks people may be surprised: Alternatively, you can collect However, in recent years things the recycling services on offer. If you already have a slimline bin every week. “Some residents tell us that they do them from the following have slowed down. Last year we not waste food, but most people locations: your bin will not be replaced. The scheme which was rolled out failed to meet our recycling have things like tea bags, vegetable • Wastesavers Resource Centre, If everyone did their bit we city-wide in 2010 offers residents target of 52 per cent and if we peelings and egg shells which can Esperanto Way, . could avoid over £1million in the opportunity to recycle fail again this year we could be all be recycled using the brown • Community Furniture Shop, landfill taxes. We cannot everything from fruit skins and fined up to £900,000. That food caddies”. 52/53 Commercial Road, continue to throw this much vegetable peelings through to tea would be the equivalent to an To help residents take part in the . rubbish away. bags and leftovers. extra £15 on everyone’s council scheme, a team of six recycling • Information Station, Old When the new bins and bags Sue Warman, a Newport resident tax just to pay the fine. engagement officers last month Station Building, Queensway. have been issued, residents will from Ringland, said: “I use my We need all our residents to visited homes to answer questions receive a leaflet explaining all food waste caddies because it helps recycle as much as they can. and encourage people to give it a the new services and details of me reduce the amount of waste This means using the green and go. Lindsey added: “We have had a Recyclin when the cardboard bags will be which would normally go in my g T blue boxes every week, and rt a great response from residents. o rg recycling all food waste in the collected. Please keep this leaflet green wheelie bin”. When asked if p e w t for future reference. People who home compost are she would recommend it to others, e brown caddies. N For more information visit using their caddies for meat bones r During the next few months

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16 Recycle for Newport www.newport.gov.uk/recycle NEWPORT MATTERS