SEPTEMBER 2018. Edition 18 ................................................................................................................ Newport City Council Geraint Thomas said: and Newport Live have “ It’s a huge honour for me VELODROME TO BE announced that Geraint to have the Velodrome RENAMED IN HONOUR OF Thomas MBE has accepted renamed after me - our invitation to rename I can’t quite believe it if I’m honest! TOUR DE FRANCE VICTOR the city’s Wales National Velodrome in his honour. “ The Velodrome has played a pivotal part in my cycling story It will become the and continues to play such a key NM Geraint Thomas National role in inspiring the next NEWPORT Velodrome of Wales generation of cyclists in recognition of his fantastic in South Wales. MATTERS success and his close links with Newport’s key cycling venue. “ It’s a fantastic facility for riders of all ages and abilities In July, the Olympic double to hone their talents. gold medallist became the first The ofcial newspaper of Newport City Council Welshman, and only the third “ I would personally like to thank UK rider, to win the world’s everyone who has played a part most famous cycling road in this and look forward to seeing race, the Tour de France. everyone for the grand opening.” EXCITING PROPOSALS FOR HISTORIC CITY BUILDING Newport City Council’s project which will be completed These are subject to satisfactory “ We are very excited about this “ We believe this major investment cabinet has given in three phases over 18 months. legal and financial due diligence. opportunity as we see it as in the market is exactly what the in-principle backing to a protection for, and enhancement stall holders have been calling £12 million redevelopment The award-winning specialist in If the scheme goes ahead of, an historic landmark and, just for over a number of years and proposal to regenerate SME incubation and community following those checks, and the as importantly, a more secure and a successful redevelopment will and revitalise the historic collaboration wants to create a granting of planning permission, brighter future for the market. benefit traders and residents.” Newport Market. 24-hour working/living space the work will be phased so with a tech hub, apartments and businesses in the market can “ Simon anticipates the development Mr Baston has already met Simon Baston, managing director performance space while retaining continue to operate during could create more than 300 permanent with traders and other businesses of Loft Co, who was behind market units and a food hall. the construction period. new jobs, with a significant number of who operate in the market the transformation of Cardi ’s small and medium sized businesses building and further cons Tramshed, Barry’s Pumphouse Cabinet agreed to grant his Councillor Debbie Wilcox, taking o in the first year and, together ultation will be under taken and Porthcawl’s Jennings Building, company a 250-year development Leader of Newport City Council, with the increased residential use, that as the project progresses now has exciting ambitions for lease with the council receiving said: will inevitably boost the footfall and the Grade-Two listed market. a 15 per cent share of the rental “ As well as potentially rescuing create more trade for the stall holders.” The news came shortly after it income following completion the market from further decline, was announced the council’s bid The company plans to work and a maximum loan facility the proposals also fit in with the She paid tribute to markettraders’ chair, for National Lottery funding for in partnership with Welsh company of up to £8.9 million at a council’s ambition to have a more Annette Farmer, for the work she has the nearby Market Arcade had WRW Construction on the commercial rate of interest. vibrant oer in the city centre. been doing to try and boost footfall. been successful – see page 2. For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk .....................................................................................................................................................NEWPORT MATTERS SEPTEMBER 2018 1 SPORT AND FRESH LOOK RECREATION GO- FOR REVIEW AHEAD RESPITE CENTRE Centrica Lodge, a respite FOR home for adults with learning disabilities in Newport, was o cially reopened FOUR- in July following a major refurbishment project. STAR It has included new en-suite facilities for fi ve bedrooms; an internal lift; new and improved kitchen facilities and HOTEL redecoration throughout the building. The home in the Gaer is run by CPI Care Ltd. and o ers a person-centred service, enabling A study of sport and active people with learning disabilities to recreation provision, enjoy short breaks away from their commissioned by Newport home in an environment where City Council and jointly they are encouraged to develop funded by Welsh Government, their independent living skills. is due to be reported to cabinet later this year. Funded by the Welsh Government’s Integrated Care Fund, Newport Live, the charitable the scheme was led by Newport trust which manages and operates City Council and the work was sports and leisure services on carried out by the Kier Group. behalf of the council, has been working alongside the council and An afternoon tea was held at the appointed consultants Mace. home to mark the o cial opening attended by families; Councillor Councillor Debbie Harvey, Newport Debbie Wilcox, leader of Newport City Council’s cabinet member for City Council and a ward councillor; culture and leisure, said: Newport City Council’s to the excellent collaboration between negotiations for leasing some Councillor Paul Cockeram, the “ We have a number of sporting and planning committee has Newport City Council, the Garrison 60 per cent of the new o ce council’s cabinet member for leisure facilities across the city and, given consent for the Barclay team and its advisors. space are well advanced.” social services and other guests. for a number of reasons, redevelopment of Chartist we want to make certain they are Tower into a four-star hotel “ We are delighted with both the Ms Churches said the company in the right locations and providing and quality o ce space plus striking architectural design for has the confi dence in the o ce the right services for residents. retail units in the former BhS the project and the fact that the market in the city centre which WW1 MOSAIC store in Commercial Street. council has approved our plans.” meant they would now progress “ Most signifi cantly, as part of the plans to redevelop the former Well-being and Future Generations Emma Churches, of developer She added: “Our investment of sorting o ce in Mill Street. A successful application Act, the council has pledged to have Garrison Barclay Estates, said: over £10m in this project refl ects for Heritage Lottery Funding a thriving arts, sports and culture “ To achieve planning permission for a our confi dence in Newport, where Approval for this development (HLF) has been made by o ering. The review will look at major redevelopment, just six months the high demand for quality o ces was agreed by the planning Newport City Council to create ensuring the sports and recreation after acquiring the site, is testament is demonstrated by the fact that committee in August. a commemorative mosaic to element of that aim is on track. mark the centenary of the end of the First World War. “ We are also aware that some In the summer, it was revealed In recent years, it has declined so of our assets are reaching the that National Lottery funding the council worked with the multiple Stephanie Roberts, a local artist, is end of their expected life spans NATIONAL for a scheme to refurbish owners to fi nd a solution which led working with Newport youth groups and these issues need to be fully and revitalise Market Arcade to the bid being submitted to HLF. to design and create the mosaic which considered as part of this study. LOTTERY had been successful. will focus on the changing role of FUNDING Councillor Debbie Wilcox, Leader Newport women during the war to go “ The review will be considered Development funding for the Townscape of Newport City Council, said: up in St Paul’s Walk public open space. thoroughly before any proposals are SECURED Heritage project from the National “ This is another brilliant piece of news for put to the council but it must be Lottery (through the Heritage Lottery the city centre and I would like to thank The plan is to unveil the mosaics in emphasised that this is the start FOR HISTORIC Fund (HLF)) was awarded last year. all those involved in the successful bid – time for First World War centenary of the process of making sure all ARCADE council o cers, owners, members of the celebrations in November 2018. our facilities are sustainable Last month HLF confi rmed that community and schools and, of course, and of a 21st century standard.” the full bid for more than £1.1 million the National Lottery players without has been awarded to restore whom none of it would be possible. Market Arcade to its former glory. “ The regeneration of the city Originally called Fennell’s Arcade, centre remains a key focus for my the arcade was created in 1869 administration and we are working as a key pedestrian route between with a range of partners to fi nd the railway station and the then innovative ways of breathing new life new provisions market. into key areas such as Market Arcade.” 2 For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk .....................................................................................................................................................NEWPORT MATTERS SEPTEMBER 2018 CHEF DEMOS AT FOOD GETTING READY FESTIVAL FOR THE BIG DAY Visitors to this year’s festival will have the chance to watch the experts at work cook up tasty dishes – which you may be able to sample on the day! We have invited top chefs to demo their amazing skills in our festival kitchen set up on the upper level of Newport Indoor Market and at the Pobl o ces on High Street.