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MAY 2021 ............................................................................................................................................... The plan will assess current energy Newport and Conwy county borough NEWPORT TO systems, and detail both practical have been selected by Welsh government actions and a long-term vision as the two pilot areas, with plans to PILOT NEW towards creating a zero carbon apply learning from the pilots across energy system for the city by 2050. Wales, including around the delivery of ENERGY PROJECT the long term energy grid infrastructure This move towards a zero carbon designed to meet the needs of places energy system is in line with: rather than individual developments. NM A pilot project to develop a NEWPORT long term, city-wide energy • the council’s efforts to Residents and stakeholders will have plan for Newport is underway. become a carbon neutral the opportunity to help shape the plan MATTERS organisation by 2030 during consultation phases, details for The Local Area Energy Plan project • the work of Welsh which will be announced in due course. is a Welsh government initiative government to radically which will ask local authorities to reduce the amount of carbon set out a plan for how their area emissions in Wales, and The official newspaper of Newport City Council can meet its energy needs through • the UK government’s renewable and non-carbon sources. commitment to make the UK carbon neutral by 2050 ELECTRIC REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLE LAUNCHED Back in March the council Cllr Roger Jeavons, deputy launched Wales’ first leader of the council, said: electric-powered refuse “I’m delighted that Newport is collection vehicle. the first local authority in the country to launch an electric The vehicle is being used on refuse collection vehicle. collection rounds across the city, but in particular will service areas, “This launch demonstrates our such as Caerleon, which the council commitment as a council to have designated as priorities in improving our city’s environment terms of reducing emissions to and green credentials, and I look help improve air quality levels. forward to us taking further action to decarbonise our fleet and make The vehicle was purchased Newport a greener place to live.” with the assistance of Welsh Government, who provided grant Cllr Deb Davies, cabinet member funding for half of the cost via for sustainable development, their Circular Economy Fund, with added: “This sustainable vehicle the council paying the other half. will not only help us meet our aim of becoming a carbon The vehicle will reduce carbon neutral organisation, but will also emissions by approximately 25-35 benefit many of our residents by tonnes per year compared to a reducing emissions and improving standard, non-electric vehicle. the air quality in their wards. The council is currently working “Actions such as this deliver towards the ambition of becoming sustainable benefits across the city, a carbon neutral organisation and have a positive impact for both by 2030, part of which will see current and future generations.” us replace our existing vehicles with eco-friendly alternatives. The council is currently Around 3000 households in the city infrastructure across the city, and ELECTRIC VEHICLE undertaking work to install currently live within five minutes’ will be installing additional charging electric vehicle charging walk of a public charging point, points over the coming year. CHARGERS AT points at three more and placing the new chargers at THREE NEW SITES sites across the city. prominent community sites, the To find out more about electric council is extending this access vehicle charging points, and to The new chargers will be located to hundreds more households. locate your nearest charger, visit in the car parks at Fourteen Locks, newport.gov.uk/en/ Pye Corner and Tredegar Park. The council is working hard to Transport-Streets/Electric- improve green and electric charging vehicle-charge-points.aspx For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk ................................................................................................................................................................ NEWPORT MATTERS MAY 2021 1 EXPLORE THE COMMUNITY HUBS - PROVIDING EASY NEWPORT BEYOND ACCESS TO SERVICES YOUR DOORSTEP Walking is good for both physical and emotional wellbeing and has been a lifeline during the coronavirus pandemic, helping people stay active and connected. HUB DWYRAINT The month of May marks national HYB EAS walking month - a UK initiative to get people walking more. Whether you want to explore your local area or go further afield, GORLLEWIN there’s plenty to explore and enjoy HUB in Newport's beautiful parks, GOGLEDD HUB HYB T WES open spaces and the wonderful HYB countryside that surrounds the NORTH city - including wildlife walks, coastal walks and countryside walks. Newport’s neighbourhood Delivered through a number of For more information and • East Hub Where will you walk next? hub provision is a one stop national initiatives for different to access advice and support Based in Ringland shop giving residents easy age groups support includes: the hubs are sited across Community Centre For inspiration and ideas access to vital services in the city and can be found includes Alway, East to get out and about visit their local community. • One to one mentoring; at the following locations: Newport (Moorland Park), newport.gov.uk/walk • Access to a wide range of Somerton Hope Centre and This joined-up approach offers a training, work experience and • Central Hub the Beaufort Centre in range of services for both families volunteering opportunities; Based in Pill Millennium St. Julian’s. and individuals - including helping • Training for specific Centre with branches in [email protected] with access to childcare, support qualifications; Old Pill Library, Sea Breeze with housing, community learning • Employability skills, including and Stow Hill • West Hub and libraries, and support with updating CV's, job applications 08081 963482 Based in Maesglas seeking employment and training. and interview preparation; [email protected] Community Centre with • Confidence building; branches in Gaer and The teams at the hubs provide • Help and advice with • North Hub Duffryn centres. a community based advisory travel, childcare or caring Based in Bettws with 08081 963482 service which works to increase responsibilities; branches in Malpas and [email protected] the employability of people who • Guidance and support Shaftesbury are not in employment, education to access the internet for 08081 963482 or training and who face complex online job applications; [email protected] barriers to employment. • Help with finding suitable job opportunities. WELSH GOVERNMENT FUNDING AWARDED FOR LEISURE CENTRE Newport City Council has under the 21st Century Schools full planning application which successfully secured £7 and Colleges Programme. is expected later this year. million Welsh Government Transforming Towns funding Councillor Jane Mudd, Leader towards a new city centre of Newport City Council, said: leisure and well-being centre. “Together the centre and the campus represent a public sector Located on a riverfront site, led, multi-million investment the new purpose-built centre in the city centre. As well will provide state-of-the-art improving the lives of people facilities for residents. in the city, the developments will have wider regeneration It will also pave the way for the and economic benefits.” redevelopment of the existing Newport Centre site to provide Final proposals and designs a brand new further education are now being worked on facility for Coleg Gwent delivered ahead of the submission of a 2 For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk ................................................................................................................................................................ NEWPORT MATTERS MAY 2021 YOUNG CARERS TO BENEFIT FROM NEW ID CARDS THEY HELPED DESIGN Children and young people in Newport young carers have been Fifteen-year-old Ellie-May Glover, Newport who care for sick or involved with the card from the aged 15 cares for her mum who disabled parents or siblings beginning, designing the artwork and suffers with COPD, asthma and can now use a new ID card. helping to organise an official online diabetes and her grandmother who launch with senior politicians from has osteoarthritis and diabetes. Young carers, supported by Newport City Council and players Barnardo’s Cymru, were among the from Newport County AFC. Ellie said: “The ID cards will first to be able to use the cards to make a big difference to me and highlight their caring role to teachers, Sian Harris, aged 16, helps look other young carers. It will help medical professionals and retailers. after her older brother who suffers teachers understand that I am with various health conditions a young carer and if I get upset Barnardo’s say the work of many including cerebral palsy. or worried in school I will be able Young Carers in supporting relatives to show them the card. Having often goes unnoticed, despite the “Having a young carers’ ID card the ID card may help in shops or impact it can have on their education, will help me in school,” she said. pharmacies. It will help people mental health and social life. “Sometimes I might need to take a to understand what we do.” phone call or perhaps leave early due The charity organises social and to my caring role. At times I find