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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 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 of cial 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.” . 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.

Chefs will be fi tted with a microphone headset so they can Months of hard work will and back on the High Street into The event is also supported patron and is once again heavily talk to their audience throughout culminate in one of the John Frost Square in Friars Walk. by Newport Now, the Celtic involved in the popular chef demos compiling their recipe although biggest events in Newport Manor and Friars Walk. including the teenchef competition, there will also be a compere on City Council’s calendar Thousands of visitors are sponsored by the Celtic Manor. hand too to give out essential info. taking place in October. expected to descend on the A popular part of the festival is the city for the popular event teenchef competition, sponsored by Some of the guest chefs have This year the annual Tiny Rebel on Saturday 6 October. the Celtic Manor, where youngsters sourced their ingredients from Newport Food and Drink Festival from around the city compete to Newport Market stallholders while will cover a bigger area with visitors A huge variety of food and drink show o their culinary skills in a others have brought their more able to take in the sights, smells and o erings, ranging from organic dairy series of contests ending in the unusual ingredients with them. tastes laid out on around 80 stalls. products to gourmet meats, fi nal to take place in the upstairs plus local ales and ciders, will be on gallery at Newport Indoor Market. NEWPORT MARKET The ever growing festival will sale which will of course include 11am - Teenchef Final not only be placed along the a range from the award winning Hywel Jones (pictured right), - v St. Julians Youth Clubs High Street but will take the visitor Tiny Rebel Brewery who are the main executive head chef from Lucknam into Newport’s Indoor Market sponsors for the third year running. Park Hotel and Spa is the festival 12noon - Hywel Jones, Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa 1pm - Steve White, A WORD FROM The Red Lion, FRIARS WALK JOINS IN THE FUN OUR MAIN 2pm - Ben Perriam, The Pod SPONSOR: Friars Walk is delighted to 3pm - Gareth Pembridge, be linking through with the The Celtic Manor Tiny Rebel Food Festival this year, with exciting activity 4pm Competition planned throughout the day in Usk Plaza, housed POBL GROUP in a dedicated marquee. 11.30am - Dickie Flinn, The Waterloo (Andersons) Activity will include chef demos from Friars Walk restaurants, 12.30pm - Tiny Rebel cocktail mixology sessions and family entertainment within 1.30pm - Anil Karhadkar, the restaurants themselves. Curry on the Curve Friars Walk is home to a wide 2.30pm - Dion Tidmarsh, range of popular restaurants Stu ed Dormouse including Las Iguanas, Wagamama, GBK, Chiquito, Zizzi, who will 3.30pm - Graham, all be taking part in the event. Wagamamas Friars Walk Bradley Cummins (pictured above with his business partner Simon Pullen, Centre Director Gareth Williams), commented: at Friars Walk said: “ We’re really pleased to be sponsoring “ Newport’s annual Food Festival adds the Newport Food and Drink Festival a real buzz to the city centre, and for the third time. We’re looking we are delighted to be showcasing forward to bringing some of the some of the fantastic chefs who best food and drink producers from work at our popular restaurants. all around the Newport area and @NewportFoodFest trying their products. We can’t wait “ This event gives these local chefs @newportfoodfestival to see what’s new this year and the chance to come out from their @nportfoodfest to discover things we never knew kitchens and show us how to make were made around Newport!” some of their favourite dishes.”

Follow us on facebook newportcitycouncil ...... NEWPORT MATTERS SEPTEMBER 2018 3 BRITISH TRANSPLANT GAMES FLAG HANDED TO CITY

Newport has o cially The Games include over 25 sporting “We are honoured to have been accepted the British and social events and competitions selected to host this prestigious Transplant Games flag for all abilities, from fishing through event. Newport has an excellent following this year’s to track and field, plus the Donor record of hosting sporting events event in Birmingham Run, an inclusive event open to the from the Ryder Cup, Velothon, public. There will also be some new track cycling championships to As the 2019 host, Newport events specially hosted by Newport. Olympic and Paralympic training will welcome more than 850 camps – but this event will be transplant recipient athletes and Although Wales has already introduced something special for the city. 1,500 supporters, including donor ‘deemed consent’ for organ donation, families, to the city next summer. there is still a considerable need “ These athletes are inspirational and to promote the benefits of organ the Games bring with it such an Organised on behalf of the charity donation, how essential it is to important message. Wales has led Transplant Sport UK, the aim of discuss wishes with loved ones, and the way in the UK in its approach the Games is to raise awareness the need for transplant recipients to organ donation, but there is of and increase organ donation. to lead active and healthy lives to much more to do to raise awareness Title sponsor Westfield Health, increase transplant life expectancy. of its importance and encourage a leading not-for-profit health commitment across the country.” insurer, has been involved in the Councillor Debbie Wilcox, Games for more than a decade. Leader of Newport City Council, said: britishtransplantgames.co.uk

Did you know you can from the Noise download a Noise App and Neighbourhood team DOWNLOAD which allows you to make a to determine whether NEW COURSES FROM SEPTEMBER 2018 OUR NOISE APP 30 second recording of the a statutory noise nuisance exists. noise, complete a form and submit a report online? However it does make it easier Adult Community Learning St Julian’s Community Learning for residents to provide evidence courses are available for & Library Centre, Beaufort Newport City Council is promoting to support the investigation. those aged 16 or over to Road, NP19 7UB the free service for residents help gain qualifications, who can download the app All you need to know can be employment opportunities, Learning Suite, Central Library, on a smartphone or tablet. found on the council website. or to reach personal goals. John Frost Square, NP20 1PA Follow the link below: The app can be used to submit The new 2018 course programme is For further information contact: evidence in relation to an alleged www.newport.gov.uk/ now available online, or in hard copy noise nuisance once the complaint en/ at libraries and a variety of other Tel: 01633 656656 has been reported to the council Transport-Streets/ community buildings, and includes: Web: Pollution-and-noise-control/ Assistant and Dressmaking. www.newport.gov.uk/ Using the app doesn’t replace noise Noise-nuisance/ communitylearning monitoring visits by the Community How-we-deal-with-noise- Teaching takes place at the Email: Safety Warden Service or ocers complaints.aspx following venues: [email protected]

Newport City Council has agreed • Recyclable or reusable cups without picking up the gauntlet Leader Cllr Debbie Wilcox to start reducing the amount leading the way in reducing COUNCIL PLEDGE of plastics in use across the city. • Metal, compostable single-use plastics in all the TO REDUCE USE or other materials instead buildings we manage? Council leader Cllr Debbie Wilcox of plastic cutlery OF PLASTIC put forward the motion, which had “ We are leading the way cross party support, to reduce the • Paper bags or wrapping by examining the use of plastics use of single-use plastics on council instead of plastic in the civic centre and all premises and promote the use council buildings. of single-use plastics elsewhere. • Reusable bottles instead of throwaway plastic. “ We hope others will follow The council will also encourage suit and look at ways they local businesses and retailers “ We have seen the news stories too can reduce the use of to stop using and selling single and the campaign highlighted by TV plastics in their environment,” use plastic items, replacing them celebrity David Attenborough on the said Cllr Wilcox. with sustainable alternatives. horrific eect of plastics crippling our seas, destroying our oceans and Some key examples of where crippling the wildlife. the council will target our e orts to reduce single use plastics “ How can we, as leaders of and their alternatives are: this city, allow this to continue

4 For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk ...... NEWPORT MATTERS SEPTEMBER 2018 HELP SUPPORT ST JULIANS GREEN POWER AWARDS OUR ICONIC BRIDGE A Newport school has taken Mrs Hollings, part in a project aimed at St Julian’s Year 5&6 phase leader unlocking potential and sparking who led the project said: enthusiasm for Science, “ We were delighted to receive Technology, Engineering and our trophies and we’re extremely Maths (STEM) through the grateful to Greenpower, Renishaw, excitement of motorsport. Tesco, Atlantic Recycling and all the pupils and teachers who took Year 6 pupils at St Julian’s part. It was a brilliant day!” If you live in Newport you The council has pledged to raise an The Heritage Lottery Fund Primary took part in a challenge can’t help but notice the initial £30,000 to start the has donated £1 million to design, build and race an Councillor Gail Giles, amazing iconic fundraising ball rolling by setting in the first stage of supporting electric car at a Greenpower Newport City Council’s Transporter Bridge which up a justgiving page the plans to revamp and Formula Goblin Race Day. cabinet member spans both sides of the www.justgiving. repair the bridge. for education and skills said: River Usk and can be com/crowdfunding/ The young engineers worked with “ Projects like this are invaluable seen for miles around. newporttransporterbridge However we need the volunteers from the Intellectual for engaging young people HLF to see that our residents Property Oce in an after-school oering a wonderful insight However if the city wants to keep You can leave a comment on what the are backing the scheme STEM club to assemble and test the into how the subjects they this unique structure then Newport bridge means to you and your family and that means donations, cars, using kits provided specifically study translate to real life City Council needs the support of and in the coming months attend however small, for the event from the UK based opportunities and exciting local communities and businesses. events which will be staged there. will be very welcome. charity Greenpower Education Trust. future possibilities.”

GREEN FLAG HONOUR FOR CITY’S PARKS AND CREMATORIUM

Beechwood Park has won A third Green Flag honour was and childen’s play areas has the Keep Wales Tidy also awarded to Gwent something to oer visitors of accolade of a prestigious Crematorium for its beautiful all ages. We are delighted to Green Flag award for the surrounds which o er some receive these Green Flag awards first time in its history. comfort to the bereaved at for both our parks. Well done to a time of sadness and upset everyone involved in helping us Newport City Council and the for families and friends. achieve this,” said Cllr Harvey. Friends of the Ornamental Parks of Newport celebrated the Councillor Deb Harvey, cabinet Gwent Crematorium’s award fantastic news with a celebration member for Culture and Leisure winning landscaped grounds in the park coupled with an said she was delighted to see include a Garden of Remembrance afternoon’s entertainment the hard work of sta and laid out as a lawned area with a on the park’s newly finished volunteers rewarded with the variety of trees and shrubs, chosen entertainment area. honour at Beechwood Park. for their beauty and colour.

The beautiful surroundings “ In the past Beechwood Park Councillor Roger Jeavons, Cabinet of Belle Vue Park has also may have been seen as a poor Member for City Services, said: Leader Cllr Debbie Wilcox been awarded a Green Flag – relation to Belle Vue but this “ Gwent Crematorium serves the for the 11th year running. prestigious Green Flag award communities of South East Wales places it firmly on the map. and the grounds are extremely Both parks are a tribute to the well maintained by sta whose hard work of the green team sta “ Beechwood Park, especially with hard work has contributed to the at the council and the Friends the addition of the performance Green Flag award for the third year who lend year round support. area, along with the tearooms running, it is very well deserved.”

Using the theme of ‘Tomorrow’s of local events, raising the profile ‘TOMORROW’S DEMOCRACY’ EVENT Democracy’, the event will explore of Newport on the national stage, the changing picture of modern and hopefully encouraging more politics and representation, and visitors and investors into the city. how the traditional view The council will be welcoming on November 2-4 which of democracy is being challenged a number of prominent will celebrate our Chartist through new technologies and speakers to the city on heritage, the conference will shifting public attitudes. November 5 for a one-day bring those events up-to-date conference. Immediately through a series of debates This event is being held as part of following the Newport looking at how democracy our corporate plan commitments Rising Festival taking place works in the modern world. to develop an exciting programme

Follow us on Twitter newportcitycouncil ...... NEWPORT MATTERS SEPTEMBER 2018 5 • Caerleon Remembrance Sunday: a public laying of poppies WHAT’S ON WW1 CENTENERY EVENTS at Caerleon war memorial, everyone welcome. Sunday 11 November, 10.30am.

November 2018 marks to war in 1914-1918, those who Caerleon. Tickets available • St Paul’s Walk: the centenary of the came back and those who are from Caerleon Arts Festival Newport City Council has end of First World War commemorated by the Orb Steel and Caerleon Post O ce successfully bid for Heritage 1914-1918, a confl ict which Works War Memorial. Read more Lottery Funding to create had a huge impact on at www.steelremembered.org/ • St Woolos Cathedral hosts a commemorative mosaic Newport residents as young index.html a day of exhibitions and activities illustrating the changing role men left their families to go featuring Newport’s role during of Newport women during to war while young women • St Woolos Cemetery: the First World War, including the First World War. It is took on new roles in industry. walking tour of the cemetery’s music, archive documents, short hoped that the mosaic will be RIVERFRONT THEATRE war graves with local historian talks and music. Entry is free and unveiled in November 2018. www.newportlive.co.uk/riverfront This year, projects and events in Richard Frame, Wednesday 10 all are welcome. Saturday 10 11 October 7.45pm Newport remember the sacrifi ce October, 10am. Meet at the November, 10.30am-4.30pm Twisted Tales of those families and individuals. main gate on Road. A hilariously dark triple bill • Newport of riotous comedies. • First World War • Caerleon Remembers: Remembrance Sunday: 23 October 7.45pm - Steel Remembered is a a commemoration of the the city’s annual parade from High Exodus: Four neighbours build project led by Linc Cymru (Linc) to 1918 Armistice in words and Street followed by a service of a plane in an allotment and take o uncover the real-life stories of the music. Saturday 10 November, remembrance at the Cenotaph, in search of a life free from politics Orb steel workers who marched 7.30pm at St Cadoc’s Church, Sunday 11 November, 10.30am and the grind.

NEWPORT MUSEUM & ART GALLERY 01633 656656 www.newport.gov.uk/heritage 8 November 1pm Looking after museum collections Informal lunchtime talk. 20 September 3pm Art store tours CHILDCARE OFFER Venture behind the scenes STAY SAFE WHILE HAVING FUN of the museum and art gallery. FOR WALES IN NEWPORT Booking essential.

NEWPORT MEDIEVAL SHIP CENTRE 01633 656656 6 October From 10.30am www.newport.gov.uk/heritage International Guild of Knot Tyers Try your hand at tying knots under their guidance and instruction There is plenty to look forward If you are planning to attend of the guild. to as we move into autumn. a fi rework display why not visit a venue that is registered NEWPORT WETLANDS Schools break for October with the scheme? 01633 636363 half-term from Monday 29 www.rspb.org.uk October to Friday 2 November Details will be added to the 29 September 10am - 4pm 2018 and children’s activities and council website as soon as Unlocking the History workshops are planned in the city’s venues are confi rmed. and Archaeology of the libraries, museum and heritage Gwent Levels sites and Newport Live venues. Retailers need a licence to store Discover how the Gwent Levels and sell fi reworks, if you are applying were created. Activities for You will be able to fi nd all the details at for a new licence or are unsure From this month, Newport The Welsh Government scheme all the family. www.newport.gov.uk/holidayfun about what you need to do families are among those in is being piloted in those wards please email Wales able to claim 30 hours this autumn before being DOLMAN THEATRE “ Remember, remember the 5th of trading.standardsnewport.gov.uk government-funded early rolled out across the city. 01633 263670 November…” Bonfi re Night will education and childcare www.dolmantheatre.co.uk bring lots of ‘oohs’ and aahs’ as It’s against the law for anyone for up to 48 weeks of the It will consist of a combination 5 – 6 October we celebrate with fi reworks but to set o fi reworks between year as part of the new of existing early education The Wizard of Oz please make sure you celebrate 11pm and 7am, except on Bonfi re Childcare O er for Wales. provided by Foundation Phase Join Dorothy and her friends in the safest possible way by Night when it is extended to which is available to all three and in this family favourite musical attending an organised event. midnight and New Year’s Eve, Eligible working parents or four-year-olds and the additional performed by youngsters aged Diwali and Chinese New Year guardians of three and four- funded childcare for eligible families. 5-15 from Phoenix Productions. Newport City Council organises when the cut o time is 1am. year-olds in Gaer (including 9 October a voluntary fi rework display ), , , Parents have to meet certain criteria T42: The T42 team present singer registration scheme to ensure Please visit Malpas, St Julian’s, and for more information about the Mandy Starr for an afternoon that everyone enjoys a happy www.newport.gov.uk/fi reworks and Shaftesbury, can now apply scheme, or to apply, visit of entertainment. and accident- free display. for more information. online (see details opposite). www.newport.gov.uk/childcareo er Refreshments included.

6 For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk ...... NEWPORT MATTERS SEPTEMBER 2018