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More than 3,500 penalty Councillor Roger Jeavons, charge notices were given cabinet member for city services, CPE: 3,000 TICKETS ISSUED out to motorists in the said civil parking enforcement first month after Newport had seen a reduction in the City Council took over number of cars parked illegally. Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) from Gwent Police. “We know it is very early on for our new service but we have had The team of civil parking officers some very positive feedback from NM have, in the main, received the local community following NEWPORT a positive reception from the council taking over civil residents and local businesses parking enforcement on 1 July. MATTERS now the clampdown on illegal parking is in full force. “And in some areas it is very obvious that motorists have The council also appreciates the got the message that if they park time people have taken to tell us illegally, and civil parking officers The official newspaper of where there are parking problems out on patrol witness this, (www.newport.gov.uk/cpe) then they will receive a and this information is being Penalty Charge Notice,” used to compile future patrols. said Cllr Jeavons. FOOD FESTIVAL PROMISES FUN FOR ALL AGES

Leader of the council Cllr Debbie Wilcox pictured with last years Cllr Malcolm Linton and Teen Chef winners Spice Girls of St Julians High School

Thousands of people are the BBC’s vegan cookery show hand at the recipes at home. This year more than 70 different of Newport City Council, said: expected to flock into the Dirty Vegan, who has been The exciting final of the annual variety of stalls will be lining the “We are delighted to once city centre next month to brought in by Friars Walk. Teen Chef competition for High Street, Bridge Street and again host our popular Newport enjoy the popular annual local youngsters keen to show Westgate Square so visitors can Food Festival in the city centre Newport Food Festival. A programme of chef off their skills is also being sample the delights from local and along with our supporters. demonstrations will also take place served up on the menu at 11am national food and drink producers. The free event, on Saturday 5 in the Festival Kitchens - located on the day of the festival. “I am sure we will be welcoming October, is hosted by Newport in and in the Gooey brownies, Welsh cakes, thousands of residents and City Council and supported reception area of the Pobl Group The Newport Community chutneys, sausages, Scotch visitors to our free event. by Celtic Manor, Friars Walk, offices at the top of High Street. Choir will be performing in eggs, pies and pickles will all be Pobl and Newport BID. between chef demos in the on sale along with a massive “There will be plenty on offer Local chefs including Hwyel Festival Kitchen in the Market. selection of Gins which have to keep people of all ages One of the highlights of this Jones, patron of Newport Food grown in popularity over the entertained and I am delighted to year’s event will be a variety Festival, Anil Karhadkhar from Hopefully the rain will hold off years and of course micro see that the popular Teen Chef of top local and national chef Curry on the Curve and Ben however the weather won’t breweries offering their top competition is again taking place. demonstrations including one Periam from The Pod will all deter visitors – last year more tipples including favourite ales. from the Dirty Sanchez TV chef be showcasing their skills for than 18,000 people turned up “Let’s hope the weather is kind to us. Matthew Pritchard, who hosts people to taste and try their to enjoy the festival offering. Councillor Debbie Wilcox, Leader I look forward to seeing you there.”

For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk...... NEWPORT MATTERS SEPTEMBER 2019 1 PROPOSAL TO MAKE NEWPORT PART PROJECT TO WELL-BEING GIVE CHILDREN A VOICE PLANNED FOR OF “ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE” THE CITY Newport pupils were involved in the development of a new Welsh toolkit aimed at putting children at the centre One Newport, the city’s of political decision making. Public Services Board, has developed a well-being plan Finding Your Voice was developed for 2018-23 setting out the by Barnardo’s Cymru in priorities and actions to collaboration with and improve the economic, social, and Millbrook Primary Schools. cultural and environmental well-being of the city. The toolkit is for teachers to use with their pupils to help them Its first annual report outlines the find their voices, learn about local progress made on achieving its aims. democracy and carry out research.

Councillor Debbie Wilcox, chair In the summer, senior UK by Metro Dynamics: capitalise and enrich are vast. The Dealing with issues that of One Newport and Leader of politicians were presented region already has an economy worth concern children in , Newport City Council, said: with a report setting out • an industrial strategy linking £107bn, which is 10% higher than the it can be delivered to their recommendations to sector strengths; Northern Powerhouse and Midlands teachers and governors, police “This has been a busy, positive and “supercharge” the economy Engine, yet our growth is slower than and local politicians with the successful first year and we believe that from Swindon to Swansea. • integrating road and rail average. If we only grow to meet the power to make real change. the annual report shows that we are improvements to enable UK average, we will become a £1.21bn delivering a balanced Well-being Plan, Great Western Cities – a faster connectivity; economy – just think of the potential It has been running in the applying the five ways of working and collaboration between Newport, if this powerhouse was created.” two Newport schools as part fully embracing the spirit of the Well- and Bristol councils – • an internationalisation strategy of Children First, a Welsh being of Future Generations Act.” commissioned the Powerhouse which promotes the region’s The potential powerhouse – which is Government approach to for the West report. industrial strengths; yet to adopt a formal name - would addressing the needs of children The five-year local well-being stretch along the M4 corridor from and young people, ensuring plan sets out the One Newport’s It provides strong evidence • establishing a productivity and Swindon and across the Welsh they are able to be fully engaged priorities and actions until 2023. for a cross-border partnership innovation observatory which border to Cardiff and Swansea, and shaping their communities and puts forward proposals to makes better use of our data; in the north from Gloucester and from cradle to career. To find out more about One drive improved infrastructure, Cheltenham to Bath and Bristol. Newport and to read the annual investment, internationalisation • piloting and measuring tailored To support this venture the Great report visit www.newport. and inclusive growth across a approaches to connecting the most Western City partners have already gov.uk/onenewport region of seven cities, 4.4 million deprived communities with the been joined by Bath and North East people, 156,000 businesses region’s highest growth sectors. Somerset Council, Gloucestershire and a £107 billion economy. County Council, Swansea Council Cllr Debbie Wilcox, Leader of and Swindon Borough Council. Five key areas of collaboration Newport City Council, said: “The Read the report at www. Jessica Sharma, of Barnado’s Cymru, are highlighted in the report opportunities that a powerhouse could apowerhouseforthewest.org.uk and Eleri Thomas, deputy PCC.

bodies to the Government of default of non-engagement for 50+ the People’s Republic of China many years and all references to TWINNING LINK ENDS about the ending of this appalling it have already been removed INFORMATION festival and to relay their response from the council’s website. to Newport City Council. DAY The motion was an amendment Twinning arrangements This followed a total lack of Cllr Wilcox said she believes to that put forward by Councillor between Newport and response from the Guangxi this action will focus wider Matthew Evans also condemning the Chinese province of Province to the letter sent on attention upon this issue as the Yulin Dog Meat Festival Join hundreds of people Guangxi have ended. 19 February 2019 from the the twinning arrangement with and calling for the twinning at the annual 50+ council urging them to stop Guangxi is now defunct by arrangement to cease. Information Day in The decision was announced by the Festival and its horrendous Councillor Debbie Wilcox, Leader treatment of animals. next month. of Newport City Council, at a meeting of full council in July. The council is calling upon the UK It is being held on Saturday 19 Government to present the city’s October, from 10am to 3pm, It followed a debate where case via both the Great Britain- in the main sports hall. Entry is the Leader put forward a China Centre, a non-departmental free and refreshments will be motion calling on the UK public body established by the available. More than 100 stalls Government to help Newport Foreign and Commonwealth will offer information and advice City Council in its bid to get the Office in 1974, together with for the over 50s from health and Yulin Dog Meat Festival in the the Foreign Office, to make support to social activities. Guangxi Province stopped. direct representations from both

2 For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk...... NEWPORT MATTERS SEPTEMBER 2019 whole community all year round freedom as others and will give families be on offer can cater for all thereby allowing disabled youngsters of disabled youngsters more freedom abilities and ages.” PEDAL POWER and adults the same freedom as to enjoy the facilities together. SCHEME FOR others using their bikes in the park. Preparations are now underway for BEE “The variety of bikes which will the project to be implemented. TREDEGAR PARK Councillor Deb Harvey, cabinet FRIENDLY member for culture and leisure, said:

A project to bring a wide “I wanted to ensure that a range variety of bicycles suitable of facilities which could be used Newport City Council has for disabled children and by people of all ages and abilities voted to support the Friends adults into use at Tredegar is available in Tredegar Park. of the Earth Bee Cause Park is being introduced by initiative for Newport. Newport City Council. “Having looked at a variety of options we have chosen the “Pedal Power” The council will continue to ensure The free initiative will enhance scheme which will alllow disabled that where suitable, planting the facilities at the popular youngsters and adults the same undertaken within the parks, park where an improved cycle gardens and green areas owned by route is also on the cards. the council will support bee and The prestigious Green Flag other pollinating insects’ lifestyles. The bike project, which will be Awards have once again been operated by the charity Pedal bestowed on Newport City Council Leader Councillor Debbie Power, will be free to use and is Council’s two popular parks Wilcox put forward the motion at being financed by 106 money after and Gwent Crematorium. BELLE VUE a meeting of the full council in July. a variety of other schemes were considered for Tredegar Park. Environmental charity Keep Cllr Wilcox, in thanking members Wales Tidy unveiled the Welsh PARK MARKS for their support for the initiative, These had included improvements winners in July which saw Belle said It is of vital importance to current offerings such as mini golf, Vue Park Beechwood Park and the to Newport’s economy of a splash park, building on events crematorium receive the accolade in 125 YEARS pollinators and the fact that area; building a second skate park recognition of their excellent floral the council is well placed to and even a closed cycle circuit. displays, facilities and commitment to make a significant contribution delivering great quality green space. to reversing their decline. However after careful consideration it was decided the best option, The council is also delighted In addition the council will which will benefit a whole host of , which this year strive to make Newport one of people, will be Pedal Power as their celebrates its 125th anniversary, the first major Welsh cities to bikes will be available for all abilities retain its Heritage Award. have bee friendly accreditation. and ages, providing a benefit to the Members backed the motion The popular parks are visited by which was seconded by thousands of people of all ages all Councillor Laura Lacey. year round and the magnificent floral displays and the surrounding green COULD YOU areas are looked after by the parks CARE FOR and green team at the council. NEWPORT TRANSPORTER A NEWPORT They are also supported by the Friends of Newport’s BRIDGE CHILD? Ornamental Parks.

Newport City Council’s cabinet A calendar capturing If your children have left member for culture and leisure, the history of Newport home for university, or to Councillor Deb Harvey, said Transporter Bridge live independently, could you the awards are a recognition of Cllr Deb Harvey is pictured in Belle Vue Park at the floral display commemorating through the ages is due to help youngsters in need by all the hard work of the green the 125th anniversary along with member of the council’s green team and Friends be on sale next month. providing a safe and services team and the Friends. of Newport Ornamental Parks caring home? The range of photographs, in “Winning the prestigious Green Flag from Welsh Government. and volunteers across the country. a mixture of sepia and colour, Then Foster Newport, the awards is fantastic news and once will show the river before the council’s dedicated team, would again a testament to the constant It is judged by green space experts, “We can’t underestimate how iconic structure was built and love to speak to you. hard work and dedication of our green who volunteer their time to important high-quality parks then trace the progress of the team staff who ensure our parks visit applicant sites and assess and green spaces are to our building work taking place. Carers are assigned their own are great places to visit and enjoy them against eight strict criteria, communities, our health and fostering officer and there is and with support from the Friends. including biodiversity, cleanliness, wellbeing, nature and economy. The Friends of Newport always someone available to give environmental management Transporter Bridge are advice or discuss concerns. “And the grounds of the and community involvement. “We want to encourage everyone partners in this project along crematorium provide a haven to explore their local area and with Newport City Council. Pre-approval training is held on two of peace and tranquillity for Lucy Prisk, Green Flag coordinator make the most of the award- consecutive Saturdays during the mourners at such a sad time.” at Keep Wales Tidy said: winning sites on their doorstep.” Money raised from the sale will assessment period and, following go towards the maintenance of approval, further training is provided. The Green Flag Award “The Green Flag Award programme A full list of award winners the bridge. Future plans include programme is delivered in continues to go from strength to can be found on the Keep designing and building a modern For more information visit Wales by environmental charity, strength in Wales, thanks to the Wales Tidy website www. visitor centre and other facilities. www.newport.gov.uk/fostering Keep Wales Tidy, with support commitment and enthusiasm of staff keepwalestidy.cymru

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Leader of Newport City Following the Westfield Health The city is also keen to increase Black, consent rate for organ donation in Council Cllr Debbie British Transplant Games host Asian, Ethnic Minority engagement Wales has increased by seven per Wilcox at the opening city Newport is delighted to (BAME) in the transplant process. cent from last year. Wales has the of the British Transplant become a Donor City – just Currently, consent rates among highest consent rate of all the UK Games the second city in the UK to BAME communities are at around nations, now 77 per cent, up from be awarded the honour. half the average rate in the UK. 58 per cent in 2015, when the new soft opt-out system of consent to The award signifies a commitment Leader of Newport City Council, organ donation was introduced. that a collective of organisations Councillor Debbie Wilcox said: in Newport will have two years “We have been proud hosts of Nearly 57,000 Newport residents to complete. It is just the second the Games and we are dedicated have registered an opt in decision city to be given the accolade to building on the last two years on the organ donation register. after Birmingham who were of planning and preparation. hosts of the Games in 2018. Dr Paul Harden, chair of Transplant “To be named as the UK’s only Sport, said: “We take the Games The city - determined to build on second Donor City recognises our to a different city each year and the four-day festival of Transplant commitment to make sure the work they just get better and better. Sport to secure a legacy – is now around organ donation and our Now Newport is a Donor City and aiming to raise the number of transplant communities continues.” this means a wonderful legacy of transplant recipients engaging organ donation and support of our in physical activity and sport. Latest figures reveal that the transplant communities continues."

preference for it will receive a higher priority than your child if you do MYTHBUSTERS NURSERY not express a preference for it. AND SCHOOL Note the application deadline and • If you only apply for APPLICATIONS IN submit your application on time. If one school, your child 2020 your submission is late you are less will definitely be given likely to get the place of your choice. that place - FALSE

In Newport, parents can If the school you have applied for • If your child has a sibling choose to send their child is very popular your child may be already in the school, to either Welsh or English refused a place, so it is important they will also be given medium schools or faith schools to consider submitting preferences a place - FALSE (Roman Catholic or Church in for more than one school. Wales). If you are considering • If your child already goes a Welsh-medium education for As part of the nursery application to the nursery school, they your child visit www.newport. process children born between 1 are guaranteed a place gov.uk/becomingbilingual. September 2016 and 31 March 2017 in reception - FALSE may be offered an early start (a Every property in 3 place) in the January or April • You will be given a place has a Welsh and an English- following their third birthday if places at the secondary school medium catchment school for are available. Children born between if your child already which your child will receive 1 April 2017 and 31 August 2017 attends a primary school priority. Visit www.newport. are not eligible for an early start. in the cluster - FALSE gov.uk/schooladmissions to check your catchment area. Think about how your child will • Your catchment school travel to school as they may not is always your nearest Although making an application does be eligible for assistance. school - FALSE not guarantee a place, expressing a preference for a school will give Make an application online at www. • Your child is guaranteed a your child priority over children newport.gov.uk/schooladmissions place at your catchment whose parents do not. Your child school - FALSE cannot be given a place if you Internet access is available at all do not make an application. Newport libraries and is free for • Places are held back in the first two hours. Email school. case families move into An applicant living outside your [email protected]. the area – FALSE catchment area who expresses a uk with any questions

If your child was born between: Apply for: Apply from: Closing date: 1 Sept 2016 and 31 Aug 2017 Nursery 2020 10 Jul 2019 18 Sept 2019 1 Sept 2015 and 31 Aug 2016 Reception 2020 6 Nov 2019 15 Jan 2020 1 Sept 2008 and 31 Aug 2009 Secondary 2020 25 Sept 2019 27 Nov 2019

4 For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk...... NEWPORT MATTERS SEPTEMBER 2019 from its base in Newport. expansion in the future.” BIG JUMP GRANTS BOOST FOR LOCAL His new business presently stages a The council’s business services IN RECYCLING BUSINESSES few thought-leadership events each team are able to offer expert advice year for the HR industry, bringing to new and expanding businesses as together leaders in the field. well as those looking to relocate to The introduction of smaller Joanna Iwanowicz established new machine instead of a second- the city – visit www.newport.gov. bins across Newport is her graphic design business hand one which has been a massive He is currently looking to uk/business for more information. being credited with a big Ilove Designs in April 2017 advantage to production.” recruit new staff and within boost in recycling figures. and now employs one three years his business plan person at her workshop She took on her employee through predicts on-boarding of 12 staff Newport City Council’s cabinet on Corporation Road. Jobs Growth Wales and is now and a £1 million turnover. member for city service, Councillor looking to employ more staff. Roger Jeavons, welcomed the news as Newport City Council assisted Corporate Events Solutions has he praised local residents for playing her with a grant towards her Councillor Jane Mudd, the council’s been supported by a business their part in seeing recycling figures rent and a large format printer. cabinet member for regeneration grant from the council and a increase to 69.9 per cent in the first and housing, recently visited business support grant from the quarter this year compared to 56 per Ilove Designs offers design Ilove Designs and met Joanna. Tata Steel subsidiary UKSE. cent for the same time last year. and production of printed materials and clothing, logo and “It is wonderful to see creative Martin Palmer of UKSE “We appreciate there was some web design, as well as vehicle ventures setting up in the city and I’m commented: resistance to the changes in the sign writing, premises signage, pleased that the council was able to beginning but the latest recycling figure laser cutting and engraving. help Joanna grow her business. I wish “We are delighted to be supporting of 69.6 per cent show it was the right her even more success in the future.” this ambitious and far-sighted decision and everyone should be very Joanna was very grateful for the business, which is aiming to create proud that we are doing our bit to help helping hand from the council. Councillor Mudd also chatted to jobs in Newport as it grows. It the environment and reduce waste,” ambitious Ameer Shabbir who is has a clear business model which said Cllr Jeavons. “I was able to invest in a brand building a high-end events business should provide a good basis for Cllr Jane Mudd & Joanna

HELPING HAND FOR THE HOMELESS

Newport has a number of just providing a safe space to sleep organisations working to help but also in providing a route out of those who are homeless, homelessness. With additional funding at risk of homelessness or the shelter has now been extended living on the streets. to cover the rest of the year.

As part of its role, the city It relies heavily on volunteers and council’s housing needs team donations from the public. Eden works hard to help families and Gate has launched a “sponsor individuals that find themselves a bed” scheme to help fund the in such difficult circumstances. support needed to help users access resettlement or rehabilitation services. People who are homeless and approach the council are immediately For more information about the helped to find emergency scheme, or volunteering opportunities, accommodation and then assisted visit www.edengate.org.uk with longer-term solutions. The Olive Branch aims to relieve the Working with partners, the council needs of homeless adults, or those has a number of effective procedures at risk of homelessness, through its aimed at preventing and alleviating drop-in centre providing food, drink, homelessness across the city and rough shelter, warmth, replacement clothing, sleeping forms part of this work. bathing facilities, companionship, advice, signposting and support. The council also works closely with Picture for illustration purposes only specialist charities such as Eden Gate, The registered charity is also appealing the Wallich and the Olive Branch as for volunteers and more information and now operates in most council for street homeless people. to complete forms, applications and they recognise that there are some about the organisation can be found by areas in Wales. It specialises in referrals to partners in relation to very vulnerable people in society visiting https://alisonolivebranch. providing services for people with The team delivers humanitarian their current needs. The Wallich who need support, practical help wixsite.com/theolivebranch multiple, complex needs who are often aid, support and advice to are happy to offer volunteering and focussed assistance in order to excluded from other services and have people that are sleeping rough or opportunities to individuals break the cycle of homelessness. Getting people off the streets, keeping difficulty in accessing accommodation. vulnerably housed within the city. looking to get involved in people off the streets and creating alleviating homelessness. Eden Gate has operated an opportunities for people are the three One of its projects in Newport is The drop-in centre provides a safe emergency Night Shelter during the core objectives of The Wallich. the Rough Sleepers Intervention environment off the street to facilitate More information available winter months for 10 years. The Team (RSIT) which provides an support work. As well as access to a on the homelessness page shelter has proved successful not It began its work in Cardiff in 1978 outreach service and drop-in centre telephone and computer, help is given on the council website.

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A large allotment site which Brooks, volunteers, local businesses and was overgrown and unused has council staff. On behalf of Newport City been brought back to life and Council I would like to thank everyone will soon be supplying food for involved in this great community initiative. Newport Foodbank – thanks to staff from Newport City Council, Businesses can sponsor a plot local businesses and volunteers. for £60 a year but would ideally RIVERFRONT THEATRE commit for two years because of 01633 656656 The Cae Perllan allotment site the time it takes to prepare the www.newportlive.co.uk/ manager Del Brooks has worked hard allotments and grow produce. riverfront to pull the project together and so far five of the rejuvenated allotments are If anyone would like to get 21 September, 7.30pm now being sponsored by local firms. involved in this project or is ShowaddyWaddy interested in taking on their own However there is still plenty of space allotment please email delbrooks. 25 September, 7.30pm for individuals and groups to also take caeperllanallotments@ An Evening with Lesley on an allotment for their own use. outlook.com Garrett

Councillor Deb Harvey, the The council also has a wide variety of 27 September, 8.15pm council’s cabinet member for culture allotments around the city available Comedy Shed and leisure praised volunteers, for rent. Visit http://www.newport. businesses and council staff for their gov.uk/en/Leisure-Tourism/ 2 October work on the Cae Perllan site. Allotments/Allotments. Sinfonia Cymru, lunchtime aspx for a list of sites and for concert “The work that has gone on at the site more details on how to go about Grounds maintenance team pictured left to tight Phil Evans, Andrew Price, is a tribute to the hard work of Del being an allotment holder. Wayne Davis, Frank Rundle and Cliff Mullen. & ART GALLERY 01633 656656 www.newport.gov.uk/ NEW LOOK FOR CHILDREN’S heritage RESPITE CENTRE Until 4 January 2020 Exhibition: Hallowed Land Children and families has under floor heating. – the stories of saints and attending the annual pilgrims and the Newport summer fete at Oakland Oakland House provides planned landscape they travelled. House in in overnight short breaks for children the summer had an extra and young people with a severe special reason to celebrate. disability in a safe, nurturing LIVING LEVELS and stimulating environment 01495 353363 It marked the official opening as well as a day service. www.livinglevels.org.uk of the refurbished home thanks to the city council and funding Councillor Paul Cockeram, the 25 September, 10am-12pm from the Welsh Government’s cabinet member for social services, Walk: Pillgwenlly Past and integrated care fund (ICF). said: “The feedback from families Present – booking essential following the reopening has been The improvements include a extremely positive and we would like 28 September, 11am-3pm new layout and rear extension to thank everyone for their patience Rugged Romans and to give the children more space, while the work was taking place. Muddy Monks: Levels History better access to the garden, day in the grounds of Tredegar two new “pods” where children “Parents and carers are amazing but House can relax and a complete do sometimes need a short break from refurbishment of the interior. those caring responsibilities. However, it is important that the children have DOLMAN THEATRE Adjustable worktops in the kitchen an enjoyable experience when they 01633 263670 mean children in wheelchairs can visit or stay in Oakland House and www.dolmantheatre.co.uk take part in cooking activities these improvements will help to make Arbedwch amser Save time and the larger sensory room those experiences even more special.” 17-21 September, 7.15pm Ewch ar-lein Go online Newport Playgoers Society: Adrodd, Gofyn, Talu ac Olrhain Report, Request, Pay & Track Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime Gwasanaethau’r Cyngor ar unrhyw adeg Council services at any time www.newport.gov.uk www.newport.gov.uk 25-28 September, 7.15pm Young Venture Players: Aida Sensory room at Oaklands House

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