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As Newport’s top culinary Bradley Cummings, co-founder event enters its sixth year, and director of Tiny Rebel, said: REFRESHING NEW TASTE there’s an exciting new “We’re a proud Newport business FOR FOOD FESTIVAL taste on the menu as so coming on board as headline sponsor award-winning Newport of the festival is a great honour.” brewery, Tiny Rebel, is announced as Councillor Debbie Wilcox, headline sponsor. Leader of Newport City Council, said: “It’s great that such a successful NM The Tiny Rebel Newport Newport company has come on board NEWPORT Food and Drink Festival will to support this major Newport event take place on Saturday 1 October – we’re looking forward to working MATTERS and promises to be the with them over the next three years.” biggest and best yet with around 80 stalls, the return of the popular See the next NM, follow on social Teenchef competition and media or visit expert chef demonstrations. www.newportfoodfestival.co.uk The official newspaper of Newport City Council for the latest festival news and events. There will also be some exciting new events Pictured: Bradley Cummings courtesy of Tiny Rebel. and Gareth Williams of Tiny Rebel.

RECORD NUMBER OF HOMES BUILT IN NEWPORT

Loftus Gardens development

More than 900 new “A wide variety of homes are being built “Most of these are on former in Bettws; Jubilee Park on the These major schemes will help homes were built in from starter properties to larger family brownfield sites and some are former Alcan site in the city reach this target. Newport in 2015/16 homes. Many of these housing sites also set to become new 21st century and in . – the largest number include affordable homes to give more communities including leisure and Councillor Richards said: of completions in more people who want to live in Newport educational facilities. Like all cities Major regeneration work has than 25 years. the opportunity to get on the property and major towns, Newport needs been taking place in Newport “Much has been achieved ladder and own their own home.” to continue to grow and develop.” for more than a decade and has in recent years by the council Councillor Debbie Wilcox, included the transformation of working with different partners but Leader of Newport Councillor John Richards, Cabinet Among the major housing the former derelict brownfield there is still more that can be done. City Council, said: Member for Regeneration and developments are Loftus Village site in Old Town Dock. “This is a sign of a confidence Investment, said: on the former Pirelli site off “We are committed to in a thriving city. Newport has “There are a number of significant Corporation Road; City Vizion Newport’s local development continuing this good work much to offer and people living housing developments which have on the riverside near the city plan identifies a need for more than for the benefit of all those and working here all contribute contributed to this record number and centre; Lysaght’s Village in 10,000 new homes who live and work to a vibrant economy. they are still building on those sites. ; Foxgloves Meadows between 2011and 2026. in Newport.”

For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk...... NEWPORT MATTERS JULY 2016 1 It was all-change this May She was also previously Chair Gail Giles, Cabinet Member at Newport City Council of the council’s Labour group. for Education and Young People; as a new Mayor, Leader and She becomes the first female John Richards, Cabinet Member IT’S ALL Cabinet were announced. leader of Newport City Council. for Regeneration and Investment; Bob Poole, Cabinet Member for Councillor David Atwell became Councillor Wilcox said Regulatory Functions; CHANGE Newport’s 384th Mayor at an of her appointment: Mark Whitcutt, Cabinet Member official ceremony in the Civic for Finance and Resources; Paul Centre. He will be supported “I am honoured to be taking over Cockeram, Cabinet Member AT THE TOP during his year of office by Carole the leadership of Newport City for Adult and Social Services; his wife, as Mayoress and they have Council. This is a city with a proud Roger Jeavons, Cabinet Member chosen Ty Hafan, armed forces history but an even brighter future. for Community Services, OF THE COUNCIL charity SSAFA and Pets as Therapy I care about Newport’s past and I Work and Skills; as their charities for the year. recognise our history, but my sights Debbie Harvey, Cabinet Member are firmly set on Newport’s future. for Culture, Leisure and Sport, He said: and Business Manager. “It is a great privilege to serve my “Over the next 12 months you will home city as Mayor and I am see that I am extremely proud of Full details of all portfolios are looking forward to meeting many Newport and its people. available at www.newport.gov.uk residents and helping to raise We’re not just a second money for some very good causes – we’ve got much more ambition during the next 12 months.” than that. My commitment is to do all we can to make Newport Councillor David Fouweather the best it can possibly be.” and his wife Paula will be Deputy Mayor and Mayoress. At the annual general meeting a new Cabinet was also announced following Councillor Debbie Wilcox a review of portfolios. Councillor was appointed Leader of the Wilcox said of the new roles: Council after Councillor Bob “It is incredibly important to me that Bright stepped down. we draw upon the knowledge of our most experienced councillors, but Councillor Wilcox joined the that we also bring in fresh talent.” council in 2004 and represents the Gaer ward. Her previous roles Cabinet consists of: Ray Truman, have included Cabinet Member Deputy Leader and Cabinet for Leisure and Culture and for Member for Environment, The Mayor and Mayoress of Newport Education and Young People. Sustainability and Transport; Cllr Debbie Wilcox

2 For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk...... NEWPORT MATTERS JULY 2016 Residents of Newport are 1. Newport is a good place to live FUTURE invited to take part in a survey 2. Newport is becoming a SERVING UP linked to the Well-being of better place to live TEACHERS TRAINING GENERATIONS Future Generations Act aimed 3. What are the things you like CYCLE FOR at improving the economic, most about living in Newport? OPPORTUNITIES SURVEY social, environmental and (up to three things) CHARITY cultural wellbeing 4. What do you think your of and Newport. community needs to see more A pop-up social café of/less of in the next 20 years? operates at the Tearooms at The following questions are intended Dyffryn High head, Jon Wilson, Belle Vue Park every Monday to help the One Newport Public You can complete the questions and six colleagues are cycling thanks to a partnership Services Board identify what above and return to: Freepost from London to Paris this between the council and the things are most important to local SWC1476, Civic Centre, Newport, summer to raise money for company running the café. people now and in the future. NP20 4UR or complete online at Teenage Cancer Trust. newport.gov.uk/haveyoursay Last year the owners of Parc Please give one of the following Mr Wilson was himself diagnosed Pantry, in Malpas, won the contract responses to questions1 & 2: If you would like a paper copy sent with lymphoma nine years ago to run the park’s café including Do you: to you please phone and the team were unanimous a commitment to include an Strongly agree/Agree/ 01633 656656 in selecting the charity, especially element of social enterprise. Neither agree or disagree/ or e-mail as most of their time is spent Disagree/Strongly disagree [email protected] working with teenagers. The Tearooms host a project, run by the council’s Work Based www.justgiving.co.uk/ Learning Academy, for adults with jonridestoparis learning disabilities and conditions related to mental health. SCORCHING SUMMER EVENTS Every Monday, the Positive Engagement Pathways project pops up as Chickles & Putney where the trainees will, under supervision, prepare and serve the food and drink.

The venture originated with the café operated by Malpas Court Social TEAM Enterprise. Trainees learn foundation skills before moving to Chickles BUILDING and Putney to hone their trade. ON SUCCESS

Belle Vue Park

There are some fantastic Park events your own book, create an events and activities taking Newport has some beautiful parks enormous crocodile and build place across Newport this which, as well as offering the perfect a BFG (Big Friendly Giant). summer. Here’s just a taster setting for a summer walk or picnic, MONEY HELP – for more events are also hosting some great events. Visit IN THE MARKET visit www.newport.gov.uk www.newport.gov.uk/ and see our what’s on guide. On Saturday 23 July, bigfriendlyread 11am-4pm, Belle Vue Park will Walk the Port 2016 host the second annual Party in the The Big Splash Newport City Council’s Newport Credit Union This summer will see the launch Parc. Come along for food, crafts, Newport street theatre festival building control team has opened its new HQ of a new ‘Walk the Port’ entertainment and music, all in The Big Splash returns on is making its mark in the in . annual walking event – and aid of St David’s Hospice Care. Saturday 16 and construction industry. the Newport Skyline Challenge. Sunday 17 July The community-based The Big Friendly Read and organisers Newport Live The staff recently received the financial cooperative provides It will offer walks for all fitness levels Newport libraries are celebrating are revealing a stellar line up of best large development award straightforward, affordable financial and abilities through Newport’s 100 years of the world’s favourite free street theatre and family for Friars Walk at the South services. Unlike your average high- varied countryside with all routes storyteller, Roald Dahl, in this activities for the weekend. Wales Local Authority Building street lender, a credit union is boasting stunning surroundings. year’s summer reading challenge. Control Awards at a ceremony there to solely serve its members Performances will take place in the Vale of Glamorgan. and community. Members are Taking place on Saturday Open to children aged four to at The Riverfront, following encouraged to save for their future, 3 September, you can 12, the challenge is to read six the river down to the University They were also highly commended and in return they receive affordable choose from 1.5, 3, 4.5, 9 or library books during the summer of South Wales city centre campus, for the Glan Llyn development. credit, free insurance on loans, 16 mile led or self-led walks. holidays - sign up now at your local at Friars Walk and on financial advice and, when possible, library and get a free collector Commercial Street. In recent times, the department a healthy return on their money. Online booking is now open folder to keep your special Quentin has also won work from Taylor – the last date for entries is Blake collector cards to collect A wide range of free workshops Wimpey at Alcan, City Vizion, For more information pop into the 19 August. For the shorter walks, in (some are scratch and sniff!) and activities will also take place Cineworld and the Celtic market, visit you can turn up on the day. throughout the two days. Manor Convention Centre. newportcreditunion.co.uk email There are also activities taking place [email protected] Visit www.newport.gov.uk/ in libraries throughout the summer Visit Pictured: Martin Hughes, building or call 01633 214913. walktheport including write and illustrate www.bigsplashnewport.com control manager accepts the award.

Follow us on facebook newportcitycouncil...... NEWPORT MATTERS JULY 2016 3 WELSH MEDIUM SECONDARY SCHOOL SET FOR CITY

Newport City Council The development will deliver up to Welsh medium secondary education recently approved plans 900 school places in future years, within the city. Well done, da iawn, that will see work start and meet the growing demand that to all who have worked on this. on a new Welsh medium exists across the region for Welsh secondary school in the city. medium secondary education. “Improvement works on High School will also The approved proposal includes an Funding of the new school is via the be completed giving pupils there extension to the existing Duffryn 21st century schools programme a better environment in which High, with the new school, Ysgol as a joint enterprise through Welsh to pursue their education.” Gyfun Gwent Is Coed, having Government, Newport City Council its own buildings and grounds. and Monmouthshire County Councillor Gail Giles, The two schools will operate Council, providing secondary school Cabinet Member for Education independently of each other. places for both local authorities. and Young People, said:

While construction work is ongoing, Councillor Debbie Wilcox, “I am very pleased that we can pupils of the new school will be Leader of Newport now press ahead with a new temporarily housed in part of City Council, said: purpose-built school offering the Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Teyrnon in “After a thorough and detailed best possible facilities for pupils. , one of Newport’s three process, I am delighted that Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed will Welsh medium primary schools. we will now be able to offer be a great asset for the city.” Artists impression of new schools

NEWPORT IN BLOOM TACKLING ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR CANCELLED

Newport City Council, During 2015/16 one such review is committed to tackling took place which found the anti-social behaviour by investigating authority had acted sharing information fairly and reasonably but should to identify persistent clarify certain legal issues on behalf offenders through the of both parties. One Newport partnership. Visit www.newport.gov.uk Due to unforeseen In 2014 a new community under anti-social behaviour circumstances, this trigger process came into for more information. year’s Newport in Bloom force, allowing case competition has been reviews if it was felt the cancelled by the committee. authorities had not done enough to help It is hoped the competition individuals or groups. will take place again in 2017.

Community groups who want to get projects off the ground CHRISTIANS LANDFILL GRANTS aimed at improving their environment may be able to tap AGAINST into cash help via the council’s POVERTY landfill community fund.

The scheme is managed by The free debt counselling an organisation called Entrust, service, Christians Against using part of the income Poverty (CAP), is a national generated by landfill tax. charity working in partnership with local churches and now However the activities have operating in Newport. to meet one of five objectives which can be found on the website CAP aims to help low income, www.entrust.org.uk financially and socially disadvantaged landfill-community-fund people out of debt and will help anyone regardless of their religious Once projects are approved beliefs. More details can be found at by Entrust the council capdebthelp.org, email info@ can release funds. capuk.org or call 0800 328 0006

4 For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk...... NEWPORT MATTERS JULY 2016 Louise Inker, AM Jayne Bryant, leader Debbie Wilcox INSPIRING NEW HOME and cabinet member Paul Cockeram FOR CITY YOUNG PEOPLE SERVICE

Newport City Council is leading on a major project targetting nearly A new base for the council’s 4,000 young people at risk mental health day service of dropping out of was officially opened by last education in south year’s Mayor, Councillor east Wales. Herbie Thomas. An investment of £9.2 million, He was accompanied by including £4.2 million from the Leader, Councillor Debbie the European Social Fund, for Wilcox, and Councillor Paul The site has extensive as well as hands-on experience we have been able to offer these Inspire2Achieve was announced Cockeram, Cabinet Member for gardens which are ideal for a in IT and gardening. specialist services in a refurbished by the Welsh Government. Adult and Community Services. Newport-based charity which building with improved facilities. has also relocated to the site. Councillor Cockeram said: Newport will work with other The refurbished centre in Brynglas “The council is committed to “We are providing opportunities councils, colleges and Careers has new facilities including an art Growing Space will work providing the best possible that will help people learn Wales to deliver the programme studio, relaxation room, IT suite, closely with people using the services to all those with new skills so they can live which in the city will operate kitchen and communal garden. centre, providing qualifications eligible needs. I’m pleased that independent, healthy lives.” in all secondary schools.

All children are entitled Online applications for these For further information on applying NURSERY PLACES – APPLY ONLINE to a free part-time nursery dates are now open and will for a council nursery place visit place in the term following close on 30 September, 2016. newport.gov.uk/nurseryplaces, their third birthday. call 01633 656656 or email school. If your child turns three between If your child turns three between 1 April and 31 August, 2017 For information on nursery places in 1 September and 31 December, 2016 they can start nursery in the non-maintained (private) sector, they can start nursery in January 2017. September 2017. contact the Family Information Service on 0800 3288483, If your child turns three between Online applications for these family.informationservice@ 1 January and 31 March, 2017 they dates will open on 9 January newport.gov.uk or visit can start nursery in April 2017. and close on 3 March, 2017. www.newport.gov.uk/fis

A young Newport has helped him become volunteer has scooped a a better person. FREE WI-FI top award for his work with youngsters in the city. Jordan has thanked all those who ACROSS have supported him over the years, NEWPORT Jordan Nichols, aged 18 from in particular Debbie Clark and Somerton, was named volunteer the team of volunteers at Rascal; JORDAN IS A of the year at the StreetGames Ben Adams of Communities national conference held at First along with Steve Welsher Warwick University in the spring. at StreetGames and Leigh STREETGAMES Williams of Newport Live. He was recognised for his volunteering in a variety of Ben Adams, health coordinator STAR roles over the last two years for Communities First in the at RASCAL, the community east cluster, said: association in Somerton. “I would like to thank everyone The citation said that Jordan’s who has contributed to self-belief and confidence has Jordan’s progression and come on in leaps and bounds. development, in particular the Communities First team. Newport Community Cloud “He has chaired a youth offers free Wi-Fi forum and his commitment to “We are extremely proud of at venues across the city. volunteering in his community Jordan’s achievements and want has never faltered,” it read. to congratulate him on receiving You can log-on in libraries, this well-deserved award.” community and learning centres, “He is a leading volunteer the Riverfront Theatre, Newport and very effective at engaging StreetGames was launched in International Sports Village and with young people.” 2007 to change lives, change other leisure centres, Newport communities and change sport. Museum and Art Gallery, At the awards ceremony, Today, StreetGames helps town hall, Newport Market, BBC sports presenter more than 600 community Fourteen Locks canal centre, John Inverdale interviewed Jordan organisations across the UK to Malpas Court, Beechwood House, who spoke confidently about what take sport to the doorstep in Belle Vue Park pavilion and John Inverdale with Jordan Nichols he does and how volunteering disadvantaged communities. many more – just look for the logo!

Follow us on twitter newportcitycouncil...... NEWPORT MATTERS JULY 2016 5 CHANGES TO YOUR RECYCLING SERVICE RECYCLE YOUR FOOD WASTE WHAT’S ON

With BBQ season upon us, make sure you remember to recycle all your food waste.

Newport residents are being urged to put food waste into their brown recycling caddies, using the food bags provided, Recycling is still a top priority Plastic bags will also be and not directly into wheelie bins. for Newport City Council, and phased out and replaced with Not only will this cut down on the Wastesavers, the recycling a red sack which will be used for amount of waste sent to landfill DOLMAN THEATRE charity responsible for collecting recycling plastics, tins and cans. but it will also stop the bins smelling www.dolmantheatre.co.uk recyclable goods is introducing – especially in the summer months. some changes to make the Paper, light card and broken 8 – 10 July: service more efficient. electrical items will go Leftover food such as peelings, Lights, Camera, Dance into the blue box. bones and cores, currently accounts Sharon Fitzgerald Dance School Leaflets explaining the new system for thousands of tonnes of waste end of year spectacular will be delivered to households Households with lots of in Newport each week. Putting across Newport in the coming recycling can order additional it into the brown food caddies 14 July: months. However residents don’t containers if needed. ensures that the food waste is 1940s Evening and Singalong need to worry about change until turned into high quality agricultural STC Musical Society they receive the leaflets which will be Residents are urged to carry compost and reused rather delivered two weeks beforehand. on recycling as normal and than going directly to landfill. RIVERFRONT THEATRE only change when they www.newportliveco.uk/ One of the biggest changes is that receive the new red sack. To find out more about recycling riverfront cardboard collections will be in Newport and to order weekly and along with juice and Visit www.newport.gov.uk/ replacement caddies and 25 July – 6 August: drink cartons and glass items recycling food waste bags visit Ballet Cymru Dance School can go into your green box. or www.wastesavers.co.uk www.newport.gov.uk/recycling for children aged 10 and over. Places limited - call 07778 411338 or email [email protected]

16 & 17 July: The Big Splash weekend of street theatre and outdoor events. Check updates at newportlive.co.uk/events

2 August: Tuesday Film Club every week throughout August. Age guide 6 -12 years Price £15 includes a cinema ticket, lunch and an afternoon activity

22 -26 August: Hatch Youth Theatre Summer School for 6-12 years and 13-18 years

TREDEGAR HOUSE www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ tredegar-house/

6 & 20 July, 3 August: Conservation in action from noon to 3pm

Daily from 4 July,: Trail challenge Explore the grounds this summer

NEWPORT TRANSPORTER BRIDGE Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm and Bank Holiday Monday

6 Am fwy o newyddion ewch i www.newport.gov.uk...... MATERION CASNEWYDD GORFFENNAF 2016