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BUDGET SAVINGS PROPOSALS – HAVE YOUR SAY

In December 2015, The UK Government’s austerity The Cabinet of Newport City financial year. That is why we will “ Our budget consultation will run Newport City Council programme continues to Council met in December be consulting with our residents on from Friday 18 December until received confirmation cause difficulties with the and considered budget savings our entire budget saving proposals Friday 22 January and I would that it would be facing provision of council services. proposals as it looks to save – including those developed when encourage our residents to take a reduction in its 2016/17 almost £11 million in the next we thought the part and provide us with their views. Welsh Government It is the fifth year that Newport financial year. Consultation with grant cut would impact more. revenue settlement grant. City Council has faced a reduction residents on the proposals is now “The council has to balance its books This is the budget and although it was expected, the taking place, with the options “ Next year’s improved settlement while at the same time maintaining awarded to councils, size of the reduction was not as valuing nearly £4.5 million. figure from Welsh Government investment in major projects enabling them to large as feared. Newport’s revenue means we can also focus on and vital services. It is important deliver their services. settlement was reduced by Leader of the Council, some of the positive investments that we share this challenge with It accounts for roughly 0.7 per cent, equating to a total Councillor Bob Bright said: the council is making in the city. our residents and listen to their 80 per cent of the council’s grant of £209 million. However, concerns and suggestions.” overall budget, with the it still leaves the council in the “Despite our Welsh Government “ It goes without saying that the remainder coming from position of having to make further settlement being better than education of our young people Have your say by going to council tax and other budget cuts to balance its budget expected, we still have to make and the protection of the most www.newport.gov.uk/ grants and charges. for the forthcoming financial year. substantial savings in the forthcoming vulnerable will always be prioritised. haveyoursay

For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk...... NEWPORT MATTERS JANUARY 2016 1 RETURNS TO THE CITY CENTRE

NEW Following the roaring BUS STATION success of their pop-up bar in May 2015 in the newly refurbished , ARRIVES IN STYLE Tiny Rebel Brewery has returned to the city centre with the opening of their This and top front cover image courtesy of South Argus bar, the Urban Tap House.

The Friars Walk section with other services in bays change between local, regional in from across Newport, the Valleys The bar features Tiny Rebel’s of Newport Central Bus 16 to 25 continuing to operate and national services. and as far afield as and . award-winning beers as well as Station opened to passengers from Upper Dock Street, at the latest releases and guest ales from on Friday 11 December, front of Newport Market. This new facility has proved Newport Central Bus Station breweries from around the world. offering a full range of bus an instant hit with commuters, is perfectly placed for commuters services in one location The completed Newport Central with thousands of passengers to enjoy the full range of leisure for Newport passengers. Bus Station is now used by several using the new integrated and retail facilities in the city operators including station every day. centre, including exploring the BETTWS Services ran across Newport from Transport, , NAT, city’s thriving independent retail this date from the bays numbered Stagecoach and First Bus from The buses arriving from sector and the vibrant and BY-ELECTION 1 to 15, at the rear of the 25 bays. This means passengers the range of operators at the historic Newport Market full Debenhams store in Friars Walk, can quickly and conveniently bus station are bringing passengers of passionate local traders. The new councillor for the Bettws ward of Newport City Council is Janet Elizabeth Cleverly, who stood as an FUNDING FOR BRIGHT IDEAS Independent councillor. IN RURAL NEWPORT Councillor Cleverly is replacing Noel Trigg who has retired due to ill health.

A pot of £2.79million (Funds can also benefit Cllr Cleverly, a former youth is now available to support Monmouthshire’s market towns and community worker, won inspirational ideas which and the Newport wards of Graig, the seat with 336 votes. will boost the local economy and Langstone.) and improve life in the Runner up was Glynn Kenneth Jarvis rural wards of Newport Community groups and business with 294 votes. Mr Jarvis stood as and Monmouthshire, partnerships will be able to apply a Welsh Labour party candidate. known as the Vale of Usk. for up to 80 per cent of eligible costs – development costs which Third was Jason Alan Jordan Groups with ideas for new might include expert advice, training, who stood as an Independent projects are encouraged to research and pilot projects. and gained 275 votes. get in touch straight away to see if they could be eligible. Groups with innovative ideas needing The other candidates were Paul funding are invited to get in touch to Gordon L’Allier who stood for the The backing for this is funded find out if they are eligible and how Welsh Liberal Democrats (7 votes); through the Welsh Government to apply. Groups are also strongly Peter Ashley Cifford Varley who Rural Communities Rural encouraged to start discussions early stood for the Wales Green Party Development Programme to ensure their developing ideas (29 votes) and Lewis Craig Williams 2014 – 2020, which is funded support the project’s masterplan and who was the Welsh Conservative by the European Agricultural the Vale of Usk Local Development Party candidate (114 votes). Fund for Rural Development Strategy, which can be found on the and the Welsh Government. website visit www.valeofusk.org Councillor Cleverly has lived in Bettws for more than 40 years It is available until 2020 For more information phone and is well known to many for the Vale of Usk, a region 01633 748311 or email: residents through her past work defined by the rural wards zarabligh@ with community youth groups. of Monmouthshire (which have monmouthshire.gov.uk benefitted from RDP funding If anyone has any issues they would for the past 14 years) and the like to raise with Cllr Cleverly rural Newport wards of please email her at and Marshfield, [email protected] able to benefit for the first time.

2 For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk...... NEWPORT MATTERS JANUARY 2016 Marks & Spencer have returned to the city centre with the opening of the COACH OF THE M&S IS BACK M&S Foodhall Newport at Friars Walk. YEAR AWARD FOR Over 50 jobs have been created at the store, including new members of staff as well as individuals who have BETTWS WOMAN relocated from other M&S stores. M&S Foodhall Newport is 5,500 sq.ft. in size and enjoys a prized location bordering The hard work of Angeline said she was shocked to Square. a Newport woman receive her award and thanked who works tirelessly to everyone who had supported her. The store boasts a wide variety ensure more people from of quality food and drink lines, black, minority and ethnic She said: “I’d like to see a including fresh meat, fish and poultry, (BME) backgrounds take lot more people from a BME as well as seasonal fresh produce. part in sport has background being included in sport It also has an in-store bakery. been honoured. and participating in sport.” Shoppers can also use a food Angeline Tshiyane won Angeline, 52, a care worker from ordering service and the Community Coach of the Year Bettws, established the Njuzu ‘Shop Your Way’ service, giving at the 2015 BBC Wales Sport Community Swimming Group and customers the choice to order Awards and was presented with has helped set up a female only BME from the M&S catalogue in-store her trophy by Christian Malcolm, walking group plus other groups or online, with free next day the retired Newport sprinter. helping people from BME backgrounds. in-store delivery and collection.

GOLD ACCOLADES FOR NEWPORT ATTRACTIONS CONSULTATION ON EQUALITY Two of Newport’s most “ Wales has such a wealth and range OBJECTIVES popular tourist attractions of attractions and things to do, have received Gold accolades our visitors are spoilt for choice. for their excellent facilities and customer service. “ This new scheme will both reward those attractions which go the Newport City Council and the RSPB extra mile and also give visitors is currently in the process more information on what makes of updating its Equality Plan. Environmental, Education and some of our attractions extra Visitor Centre were among special and will also highlight the winners of Visit Wales’ some less well known gems. new attraction accolades scheme for 2016. “ I’d like to congratulate all the 2016 winners and we hope These accolades are for attractions that these accolades will drive which are already part of the further improvements in visitor Visit Wales’ Visitor Attractions experience throughout Wales.” Quality Scheme but who make an exceptional effort to create an enjoyable and memorable experience for their visitors.

The Deputy Minister The plan focusses upon eight for Culture Sport and Tourism, objectives including equalities, Ken Skates said: Welsh language and human rights and how the council will ensure they are embedded in the way they The opening of Friars Walk The upturn in footfall has seen The council is also delivering deliver services. To have your say has catapulted Newport benefits throughout the city centre, further investment in this area on the council’s equality objectives, from 198 to 90 in a list of top including High Street. Following a from the £60million Vibrant and visit the council’s ‘have your say’ UK shopping destinations. £1million investment in Newport Viable Places (VVP) project with webpage where you will find INTEREST IN Market, many new businesses have residential accommodation being consultation on the council’s HIGH STREET This catalyst for positive change seized the opportunity to trade in built above the shops of Griffin budget and equality objectives. has seen the city’s catchment this area including Tiny Rebel, Slipping Island. The transformation of the ON THE UP area for customers almost Jimmy’s and Pretentious Burger. former Kings Hotel into apartments double from 226,000 to 442,000 All will benefit from the footfall from and Yate’s Wine Lodge into a overnight – the opening weekend commuters, plus the thousands of Premier Inn will both reach fruition of Friars Walk saw 350,000 staff based in the nearby offices early in 2016, bringing even more people come back to Newport. of Admiral and Seren Group. customers back to High Street.

Follow us on facebook newportcitycouncil...... NEWPORT MATTERS JANUARY 2016 3 to implement the vision set • ambitious, capable learners • Mathematics and numeracy out in the Donaldson report, ready to learn throughout WELSH entitled ‘Successful Futures’. their lives • Science and technology APPLYING FOR GOVERNMENT (including computer science). Newport schools involved in • enterprising, creative A NURSERY PLANS FOR NEW the Pioneer Schools Network contributors, ready to play Below are the high PLACE IN 2016 CURRICULUM include; Eveswell, Glan Usk, a full part in life and work level key milestones... Malpas Court, Malpas Park, St Mary’s RC, St Julians, Millbrook, • ethical, informed citizens 2015 – 2016: and Langstone Primary schools of Wales and the world Pioneer Network established The Welsh Government as well as St Joseph’s RC High has chosen more than 120 School and High School. • healthy, confident individuals, 2015 – 2018: schools across the country ready to lead fulfilling lives as Design and development phase to take part in an overhaul The new curriculum for Wales valued members of society. of the new curriculum of the school curriculum. will be developed over the next 3 years. Schools will have The curriculum will be organised September 2016: Digital This includes ten Newport schools some flexibility in determining into six areas of learning and Competence Framework available Your child is entitled to which will be part of the ‘Pioneer how and when they first begin experience. These are: a free part-time nursery Schools Network’. Schools teaching of the new curriculum. 2017 – 2021: place in the term after included in the network will design • Expressive arts Practical support to schools to their third birthday. and develop a new curriculum The Welsh Government’s prepare for the new curriculum for Wales; support schools in ambition is that by 2021 • Health and well-being You can apply for a community preparing for its implementation; schools will be using the new September 2018: or council maintained nursery from and provide practitioners with curriculum to underpin teaching • Humanities (including New curriculum and assessment Friday 8 January 2016 until the professional learning opportunities and learning for children and RE which should remain arrangements available closing date 29 February 2016. throughout their careers. young people aged 3–16. compulsory to age 16) September 2021: To apply visit As part of their work, Pioneer Four purposes will underpin • Languages, literacy and New curriculum and assessment www.newport.gov.uk/ Schools will also consider workload all decisions during the communication (including arrangements in place schooladmissions issues in our schools. Over time the development of the curriculum. Welsh, which should remain Pioneer Schools will come together Their aims are to support our compulsory to age 16, and For info email: Curriculumforwales@ For any queries or questions please to support all schools in Wales children and young people to be: modern foreign languages) wales.gsi.gov.uk contact the school admissions team on 01633 656656 or email school.admissions@ THE WELSH LANGUAGE STANDARDS – BETTER SERVICES FOR WELSH SPEAKERS IN NEWPORT newport.gov.uk Additional nurseries may be available Newport City Council staff when you telephone or for September 2016, please check Good Bore are busy preparing for the visit us. We will do our best to the council’s website for further first milestone of the rollout deal with your enquiry in Welsh, updates morning da of the Welsh Language but should a Welsh speaker not www.newport.gov.uk/ Standards. The standards be available we will call you back nurseryplaces give Welsh speakers the in Welsh or arrange a visit. right to use Welsh with us, and the council is changing You can talk to us in Welsh the way it works to make at the city contact centre on this easy and reliable 01633 656656 for Welsh speakers. and at the Information Station on Queensway (the former By the end of March 2016 we will railway ticket office). all be greeting the public with a Please let us know if you confident ‘bore da’ or have any problems getting ‘prynhawn da,’ (as well as good services in Welsh and we’ll morning and good afternoon) do our best to improve.

Y SAFONAU IAITH GYMRAEG - GWELL GWASANAETHAU I SIARADWYR CYMRAEG YNG NGHASNEWYDD Internet access is available at all Newport libraries and is free for the first hour. For assistance with your Good Prynhawn Mae staff y Cyngor Dinas a good afternoon) pan fyddwch online application visit Newport afternoon da Casnewydd yn brysur yn yn ein ffonio neu’n ymweld â ni. Information Station at: paratoi ar gyfer carreg filltir Gwnewn ein gorau i ddelio â’ch Old Station Building, gyntaf yn y broses o gyflwyno’r ymholiad yn Gymraeg, ond os nad Queensway, Newport NP20 4AX Safonau Iaith Gymraeg. oes siaradwr Cymraeg ar gael, Mae’r safonau yn rhoi’r byddwn yn eich ffonio’n ôl yn hawl i siaradwyr Cymraeg Gymraeg neu drefnu ymweliad. ddefnyddio’r Gymraeg gyda ni ac mae’r cyngor yn newid y Gallwch siarad â ni yn Gymraeg yng ffordd y mae’n gweithio i wneud nghanolfan gyswllt y ddinas ar hyn yn hawdd a dibynadwy ar 01633 656656 ac yng Ngorsaf gyfer siaradwyr Cymraeg. Gwybodaeth Queensway (y swyddfa docynnau rheilffordd Erbyn diwedd mis Mawrth 2016 gynt). Rhowch wybod i ni os oes byddwn oll yn cyfarch y cyhoedd gennych unrhyw broblemau i gael gyda ‘bore da’ neu ‘prynhawn da’ gwasanaethau yn Gymraeg a byddwn hyderus (yn ogystal â good morning yn gwneud ein gorau i wella.

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The council has approved 2. Approaching members Any person who fails to comply a public space protection of the public in a persistent commits an offence and could order (PSPO) aimed at manner persuading them to be liable on conviction to a fine improving people’s city subscribe to a service; or make of up to £1,000. Offenders will centre experience by charitable donations by direct have the opportunity in the first tackling behaviour debit, standing order etc. instance to pay a fixed penalty that undermines it. notice of £100 (reduced to 3. Begging in an aggressive or £75 for prompt payment). Following public consultation intimidating manner which and careful consideration by harasses members of Councillor Bob Poole, Newport the council, a city centre PSPO the public. Council’s Cabinet Member has been approved which for Regulatory Functions, said: now includes five measures 4. Affixing yan notice, picture, to prohibit behaviour that can letter, sign or other mark upon “ I believe this new public space have a detrimental effect on the surface of a highway or protection order has the scope the quality of life of people any tree, structure or works and the potential to deliver (residents, visitors, shoppers, without permission of the something very positive businesses) using the city centre. landowner (fly-posting). for the city. It is timely, against the background of positive change This means the following are 5. Being in charge of a dog with the wonderful new now offences in the city centre: that is not on a lead developments in the city centre, (max 1.5 metres in length). that this new piece of legislation 1. Refusing to stop drinking offers the city and its residents alcohol, or hand over It’s already illegal to drop litter, the chance to build on that containers of alcohol, cycle in pedestrianised parts momentum by ensuring that the when required to do so of the city centre and not experience of all people visiting by an authorised officer. clear up dog mess. the city centre is a positive one.”

YOUR GIVE A DOG A HOME COUNCIL ONLINE The award winning team If you would like to make an at Coronation Kennels appointment to visit the kennels do an excellent job of and meet the dogs and the team looking after stray dogs you can call who have been found 01633 290902. by Newport residents, Visit the council website bins and bags and apply for a of your next bin collection, or brought in by the You can also keep an eye on the www.newport.gov.uk school place using the website. read about local planning council’s dog wardens. council’s Facebook page for the - to pay, report, request applications and find out latest appeals for rehoming dogs or simply find information Residents can now also register how to contact your There are 16 kennels in total (www.facebook.com/ about council services. for paperless billing and online local councillors. for dogs in their care who are newportcitycouncil) accounts for council tax. looking for a forever home. You can pay your council tax, Why not keep up-to-date And a big thank you! business rates, parking fines In My Newport – with the latest council news and library charges, report www.newport.gov.uk/ by subscribing to the Following the Christmas appeal a pothole or faulty streetlight, mynewport Keep Me Posted weekly for dog treats and toys, the dogs request new recycling boxes, - here you can check the date e-news service. and staff would like to thank everyone who kindly donated.

On Wednesday 27 January at 11am, They are always looking for members of the public are invited donations for the dogs in their care HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY to a memorial service which will so if you would still like to donate, take place at . please bring your items along to It will be hosted by the Mayor Coronation Kennels, Stephenson 27 January is the day for of Newport, Councillor Herbie Street, Newport, NP19 0RB. everyone to remember Thomas, and will be overseen the millions murdered by Canon Ray Hayter. They would love to hear from you. in the Holocaust, under Again give staff a ring on Nazi persecution and in 01633 290902, subsequent genocides to check when the kennels in Cambodia, Rwanda, are open for visitors. Bosnia and Darfur.

Follow us on twitter @newportcouncil...... NEWPORT MATTERS JANUARY 2016 5 POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER ELECTION TO BE HELD AGAIN THIS MAY

On 5 May 2016 the people how crime is tackled in their area Chief Constables continue to be To vote in a Police and Crime • Anyone found guilty within of Newport will be asked and aim to make sure the police responsible for the day to day Commissioner election a the previous five years of once again to visit their are providing a good service. operations of the police, but they person must be registered corrupt or illegal practices in local polling station to cast are accountable to the public via the to vote and also be: connection with an election their vote to elect a Police PCCs ensure the policing needs Police and Crime Commissioner. and Crime Commissioner of the community are met as • 18 years of age or over More information will be provided (PCC) for Gwent. effectively as possible and are PCCs are required to swear an oath on the day of polling on the Gwent PCC election in the elected to hold your police force of impartiality when they are elected coming months, including the names Newport City Council is responsible to account for delivering the kind to office. The oath is designed so • A British citizen, a qualifying of prospective candidates which will locally for raising awareness of of policing you want to see. that PCCs can set out publicly their Commonwealth citizen or a be made public on 9 April 2016. the election with its residents, Their aim is to cut crime and to commitment to tackling their new citizen of the European Union and for holding the election, ensure your police force is effective. role with integrity. It reflects the The PCC poll will be held together ensuring it is carried out in a fair, commitment police officers make • Resident in the UK with elections to the National legal and transparent way. They bring a public voice to to serve every member of the Assembly for Wales on Thursday policing and do this by: public impartially and makes clear • Not be subject to any 5 May 2016. In this election, voters The first PCC election was in 2012, that they are there to serve the legal incapacity to vote. in Newport will have the chance with this role replacing the local • engaging with the public and people, not a political party or any to elect one of two constituency police authority. Police and Crime victims of crime to help set one section of their electorate. Additionally, the following cannot Assembly Members along with Commissioners (PCCs) elected in police and crime plans; vote in a Police and Crime four regional Members, as part November 2012 were elected to When you vote in the Commissioner election: of the South East Wales National serve for three-and-a-half years, • ensuring the police force budget is PCC elections you will use Assembly Region. Candidates for taking their term of office up to May. spent where it matters most; and the Supplementary Vote • Anyone other than British, the National Assembly will be System. This means a voter qualifying Commonwealth or announced at the same time as the PCC elections take place in 41 • appointing, and where necessary marks a cross in one column for European Union citizens Police and Crime Commissioner police force areas covering England dismissing, the chief constable. their first preference candidate candidates are announced in April. and Wales (excluding London). and another cross in a second • Convicted persons detained in Each area has one PCC. PCCs also work with local column for their second pursuance of their sentences, For more information councils and other organisations preference (but only if they excluding contempt of court on the voting process visit The PCC is responsible for to promote and enable joined-up wish to do so). If only two (though remand prisoners, www.aboutmyvote.co.uk/ holding the Chief Constable and working on community safety candidates stand then unconvicted prisoners and civil how-do-i-vote/ police force to account on the and criminal justice. The PCC the first-past-the-post prisoners can vote if they are what-are-the- public’s behalf. They oversee does not ‘run’ the police force. system is used. on the electoral register) different-voting-systems

A Welsh Government by showing them how little initiative is letting parents things can make a big difference. know that helping your child EDUCATION at home makes a difference Things like waking them up BEGINS to their performance in school. early for school; making sure they get a good night’s sleep; AT HOME The home environment is the making time to read with them; single biggest factor in educational helping with number work; attainment. By creating an going to parents’ evenings environment that values education and asking them about and supports a child’s learning, school will all help them do parents are giving their child a so much better at school. significant head start in life. More information The campaign, called can be found at ‘Education begins at home’, facebook.com/beginsathome will encourage parents to get and involved in their child’s education Twitter @edubeginsathome

6 For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk...... NEWPORT MATTERS JANUARY 2016 Instant payments for bills such as council tax can be made using the self-service payment machines. Computers are also GET MORE INFORMATION provided so visitors can read the online information offered by FROM THE STATION IN 2016 the organisations based there. For enquiries that will take a little longer, there is the Advisory Zone. On hand is a team of specialist advisors, Since opening in January Organisations including • Inf ormation on housing, with private interview points, 2012, the city’s Information Aneurin Bevan Health Board, including support on homelessness interview rooms, family rooms Station has welcomed Citizens Advice Bureau, and a comfortable waiting area. hundreds of thousands of Royal British Legion and • Ad vice on licensing applications. people through its doors. Tenovus all offer services from You can also visit the Information Station. • Vie wing current planning www.newport.gov.uk Based in the former Newport applications. For general for information and access railway station building on You can access a range of planning enquiries, a duty to a wide range of council services. Queensway, this multi-agency essential everyday services including: planning officer is available on customer service centre Monday, Wednesday provides an accessible, • Applying for blue badge permits and Friday only. welcoming environment and concessionary bus passes. that gives local people the • Speak ing to the council’s social opportunity to have a range • Paying your council tax. services including adult services, of queries and issues dealt children and family services, with all in one place. • Ad vice on housing benefit. child protection and adoption.

CAN YOU FOSTER CARE?

Families and individuals who willing to go through a process evening by a member are prepared to offer help enabling them to take on such an of staff from the Fostering Team. to vulnerable youngsters important role as a foster carer.” in need of a loving stable You can be married or single, in a home are being sought by Many people have an image of same sex relationship, in your 20s Newport City Council as a troubled teenager smashing up their or 60s, have your own children or not. Social Services Department. home or being a disruptive influence in their family, and while some may Patience, tolerance and a good The Fostering Service is in need be challenging, many carers have sense of humour are essential! of foster carers able to offer these found this myth to be just that. children a safe place in which to live. The only people who would not “ These children need stability, regular be considered are those who The focus of the work of the routines, support and encouragement have been convicted of an offence Fostering Service is at all times trying to attend school regularly and being against children or a violent crime. to ensure that we place Newport able to live normal lives in a safe children with our foster carers in environment. We know there are A Disclosure and Barring Service order that they can remain within the people out there who may be able (DBS) check will be made and the area, continue to attend the same to help by being a foster carer.” council will request medical and school or education provision and local authority checks as well as receive support from local staff. Of course you can’t just turn up and employment and personal references. offer to be a carer - the first step is Nick Lovell, Social Worker usually a phone call to Social Services The children range from with the Fostering Team said: or check out the Council’s website. 0–17 years and vary in their personalities and needs. “ We need foster carers to be able If you are interested please do get in to offer homes to these vulnerable contact with us to discuss this further. We respect a child’s racial, children, many who come from religious, linguistic and cultural very troubled backgrounds and We provide pre-approval training backgrounds when placing who have witnessed violence in the prior to a comprehensive assessment them with a foster family, home or who live with parents who process being undertaken. If you are as well as ensuring that their just can’t cope with looking after approved you will have an identified health and ability needs are met. them due to their own problems. social worker with responsibility for ensuring that you receive on-going When you make a fostering “ We particularly need carers training, support and supervision to enquiry we will discuss what willing to take older children, ensure you are equipped and well age child you can best support teenagers and sibling groups. informed to undertake your role. and over what period of time. We provide a range of support “ We don’t expect a perfect family services together with an out-of-hours For more information visit set up but what we need are people telephone service manned every www.newport.gov.uk/Fostering

Follow us on facebook newportcitycouncil...... NEWPORT MATTERS JANUARY 2016 7 Recycling your waste makes it’s taken away to be sorted, a real difference to the bailed and then transported environment – why not to re-processors to be make it your New Year’s made into new products. NEW YEAR resolution in 2016 to do your bit and recycle more? • In Newport the energy saved by recycling card, RECYCLING It’s not just in the kitchen and is equivalent to providing bathroom where recyclable waste electricity to 398 Newport is created; you will be surprised households for a whole year. RESOLUTIONS how many items can be recycled from every room of the home. • Welsh households throw away For example, the living room will the equivalent of six meals have magazines and catalogues and a week, costing the average the bedroom could have perfume family almost £60 a month. bottles, old clothes and cosmetic boxes which can all be recycled too. If you haven’t recycled before then it is very simple. Find out Did you know…? what equipment you need to start • Reducing our waste decreases recycling contact Newport City the need for more landfill and Council on your recycled material is a valuable 01633 656656 resource. Once it has been or visit collected from your doorstep www.newport.gov.uk/recycling

It is clear from the recent penalties the case in their absence, have the courts are handing down, that ended up paying a total of £512. LITTERING IN NEWPORT Newport Magistrates take a very WILL COST YOU DEAR dim view of littering offences too. Cllr Bob Poole, Cabinet Member for Regulatory Functions said: – SO DON’T DO IT Thirty-four offenders have been fined in court since April “The council takes a very dim view of following prosecutions brought people who litter. It costs thousands Newport City Council Since Easter, council wardens by the council for littering. of pounds to clear up, money which is reminding people that have issued 792 littering should be spent on other important it has a zero tolerance fixed penalty notices. This has been where the offender council services to Newport residents. to littering, with a simple has been offered the chance to pay message – don’t do it The council’s enforcement a fixed penalty, but for whatever “ We will not hesitate to take action unless you are happy officers deal with littering reason has chosen not to. against anyone caught littering to pick up a fine. by offering an offender or fly tipping and I’m pleased to the initial option of In recent hearings, individuals see the courts are handing down More than 792 people were paying a fixed penalty of £75, pleading guilty have had to pay harsh penalties too. I want this to issued fines for littering in as opposed to going to court. £392 (made up of a £100 fine, act as a deterrent to anyone who Newport since April 2015. £150 court costs, £120 prosecution leaves their waste on our streets.” Most offenders pay up, costs and a £22 victim surcharge). And one person who ignored paying but if they don’t, The message is clear, it will cost a fixed penalty fine of £75 ended the council will prosecute Others, who failed to turn up to you dear to litter; so please take up with a court bill costing £512. the offender. court, resulting in the council proving your rubbish home or put it in a bin.

Wastesavers and Newport “ Newport residents can help by simply Simply screwing the top back on the To find out when your recycling day City Council are asking screwing the top back onto the empty empty bottle before recycling is the is you can visit residents to leave the metal bottle and dropping it in their recycling simplest and easiest way for people to www.newport.gov.uk/mynewport caps on their glass bottles box or glass recycling wheelie bin do their bit in recovering this valuable, WASTESAVERS when they recycle them. if they live in flats.” sustainable and recyclable material.” The caps are made from LAUNCHES aluminium, a valuable metal Councillor Deb Davies, Newport Rebecca Cocking, Head of that can be extracted when City Council’s Cabinet Member for Container Affairs at British “KEEP YOUR the glass is recycled. Streetscene and City Services added; Glass, who are part-funding the CAP ON” Alupro campaign in association The first phase of the campaign “ This initiative is another easy way in with the European Aluminium CAMPAIGN was launched in December which which residents can recycle more of Foil Association’s (EAFA) saw Wastesavers putting eye their waste. This small change can Closure Group, commented: catching stickers on communal glass make a big difference each year to recycling bins in flats across the city. how much we recycle in Newport.” “ We see this as an excellent campaign that both informs and Phil Hurst, Communications Rick Hindley, Executive Director of helps the consumer to recycle as and Development Officer the Aluminium Packaging Recycling much as possible. It also highlights with Wastesavers said: Organisation (Alupro) said: the important role recycling banks play in getting good quality glass “Thanks to modern recycling “ The market for aluminium bottle closures back into the system, helping methods aluminium bottle tops is growing rapidly, particularly for wine saving energy and raw materials.” are actually easier to recover bottles, so it is important that we get in for recycling when they are the habit of recycling them so that the Bottles are recycled in your green collected with the glass. aluminium can be melted and re-used. Wastesavers box.

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Children using Newport’s in a national competition run but I thought wouldn’t this be “ It was the wishes of the prize Residents and young people Beechwood Park can now by Britvic soft drinks. a fantastic thing for Beechwood Park. winner that this wonderful gift within the Beechwood and enjoy a fantastic new play I was really pleased and a bit shell was specifically provided for wards were invited to area thanks to the generous The prize included the supply shocked when I got the phone call. the young people who visit come along and see the new actions of a local resident and installation of a new It’s just great to see it all progressing.” Beechwood Park, replacing the playground design and speak play area in Newport up to old top playground facility which to the council’s Parks A new play area was officially the value of £45,000. On opening the play area, was in need of replacement. Department Officers about this opened on Saturday 21 November Councillor Davies commented: new opportunity prior to the by Councillor Deb Davies, Mr Barnes said he was delighted “ This is a great example of installation works taking place. Newport City Council’s Cabinet with the facility as it is somewhere “ I would like to take this how the council can work in Member for StreetScene. for his grandsons, Sam, seven opportunity to thank our partnership with an externally The play area for children and Oliver, three to go. community minded funded project to preserve (aged two to nine) features This new facility was donated benefactor for donating our parks and green spaces a climbing unit, slide, to the council by Howard Barnes, He said: “Entering the competition, this excellent prize provided for both the current and playhouse tower, 57, who won it as a prize you don’t think you will ever win, by Britvic soft drinks. future generations”. roundabout and swings.

WHY NEWPORT’S RECYCLING METHODS WORK

Councils across the UK These include: • It is a cheaper method • This method is the preferred The annual cost per household for collect waste and recycling • The quality of collected material than sorting at the depot – method by Welsh Government councils to run food and dry recycling in many different ways. is better – the income from the nature of kerbside who is asking other varies between authorities. Newport There are a number of the sale of recyclables is an sort means that a small Welsh local authorities to City Council has the lowest cost of reasons why Newport City important source of revenue, decrease in productivity consider switching their £23 per household – a considerably Council uses kerbside covering around half the cost of can have a significant collection systems to the lower cost to other Welsh authorities sorting for recycling. the kerbside collection service. impact on costs. kerbside system used by Newport. – the highest being £118 household.

The , Alzheimer’s Research UK is dedicated as well as supporting vulnerable Councillor Herbie Thomas to funding pioneering research into women in Zimbabwe. A REMINDER OF has been working hard the diseases that cause dementia and raising funds for his Diabetes UK cares for, connects with Since May 2015 the Mayor THE MAYOR’S CHARITIES nominated charities during and campaigns for people affected has attended events including his term in office. by, or at risk of, the condition. charity dinners and the annual duck race. He has been given The chosen charities are Diabetes Madzimai Pamwe is a many generous donations. UK, Alzheimer’s Research UK and Newport-based community group Madzimai Pamwe – Zimbabwe who work with people across The total amount raised will Wales Women’s Partnership – as his Wales to raise awareness and be announced at the end of charities during his term in office. promote community cohesion Cllr Thomas’s time as mayor.

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Newport is changing attractive commercial space. a student village, new homes and dramatically – and the The Council was awarded £15 a four star hotel on the site of a change is for the better. million by Welsh Government former Sainsbury’s supermarket. under its VVP regeneration funding Wales’ third largest city is framework, which is expected Planning permission has been undergoing one of the most to lead to a total investment of granted for the Wales International significant regeneration £60 million in the city centre. Convention Centre at the programmes in the UK, Celtic Manor Resort. Designed with investments potentially The Council has also become the to attract major events from across totalling £2 billion by 2020. first in Wales to introduce a Local the world, the exhibition hall and Development Order (LDO) associated facilities will have a daily In November 2015, the city to streamline the planning process capacity for 4,000 delegates. celebrated the opening of Friars and further bolster commercial Walk – a £90 million retail and activity in the city centre. The economy is also set to leisure development in the city benefit from partnerships such centre, which was the result of a Scarborough Development Group as the new Newport Economic private-public sector partnership. has announced an additional scheme Network, Cardiff Capital It was built with loan funding to redevelop an area adjacent to Region, Great Western Cities secured by Newport City Council, its Admiral House project, the and the proposed Cardiff City in a bold move that has proved new regional home to Admiral Deal. A city centre business a catalyst for further investment. insurance, with more office, retail improvement district, Newport and restaurant space in the pipeline. NOW, has also been formed. Under the Vibrant and Viable Places (VVP) programme, landmark Meanwhile planning consent has With ambition running high, planned city centre properties are being been given for a £60m regeneration investments, innovative businesses transformed and converted into project by the Fear Group on and sites ripe for development, new living accommodation and Newport’s riverfront, which includes Newport is truly a city on the rise.

INTERNATIONAL WHITE RIBBON DAY

Council staff are being councillors Debbie Wilcox, encouraged to support Deborah Davies and Gail Giles. the White Ribbon campaign which aims to tackle Steph Davies from UNISON said: domestic abuse. “ We want to try to amend the current UNISON and GMB unions held an domestic abuse policy and are information day in the reception currently undertaking a survey to ask hall of the Civic Centre on people for their thoughts on how November 25 – the day designated to do this. White Ribbon Day, the United Nation’s Day for the Elimination We need a more open culture so of Violence Against Women. people, both men and women, will feel more comfortable asking for help if Both unions had stalls with a they find themselves victims of abuse.” host of information for staff to visit throughout the day. For further information visit The event was also backed by whiteribboncampaign.co.uk

10 For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk...... NEWPORT MATTERS JANUARY 2016 National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon WHAT’S ON… 0300 111 2333

On now until Thursday 19 May 2016 Newport Exhibition: Museum War, What is it Good For? and As horrific as war is, are lessons Art Gallery learnt? A small exhibition that 01633 656656 explores some of the positive as well as negative things that might It never have happened if we hadn’t is gone to war. On now until Saturday 23 On now until May 19, 2016 January 2016 Exhibition: Price: free admission Exhibition: 140 years of e-mail: [email protected] James Flewitt Mullock Newport RFC James Flewitt Mullock is one of The Friends of Newport Rugby Newport’s most significant 19th Trust have been working in Celebrating Century artists. Born in 1818, partnership with the Newport 100 years he witnessed the Chartist rising Museum and Art Gallery to create and experienced the unprecedented an exhibition celebrating 140 years industrial and commercial growth of Newport RFC, marking the ups of Newport. and downs of this historic rugby and Art Gallery cares for many football club. On display will be of James Flewitt Mullock’s works. an outstanding collection of rugby Happy birthday wishes are sent Some watercolour drawings memorabilia from Newport RFC, to Newport resident, and lithographs are shown together with audio and Harry Polloway, in this exhibition. visual exhibits. who celebrated his 100th birthday on 19th December. A card from Price: free admission Price: free admission the Queen, and a birthday party e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] at Hilton Newport, helped celebrate this landmark birthday.

YOU CAN NOW ‘DIAL A BUS’

With the opening of Friars Customers can book a seat by Walk and the chance to calling 01633 211202 between check out new shops in 9am and 5pm and bookings need Newport, residents are to be made 24 hours in advance, being reminded about the although every effort will be made service operated by Newport to accommodate passengers making Bus where passengers bookings at shorter notice. can pre-book a journey. The bus will be in operation Known as DRT (Demand Responsive Monday to Saturday between Transport) the service has been 7.30am and 6.30pm. A pick up offered for a couple of years now point and time are agreed when in /Wetlands/West Nash you pre-book and the journey may area (DRT63) and /Redwick/ be shared with other passengers. Llanwern Village (DRT62). Payment is made in the same And from July 2015 the service way as you would on any bus started to cover St Brides/ service as tickets will be Marshfield/Castleton (DRT31). given. All Newport Transports’ weekly, monthly There are four drop off points – and annual smartcard travel at Asda in Duffryn, Newport Bus passes will be accepted. Station, Tesco on Cardiff Road and the Royal Gwent Hospital. Your journey will start at a bus stop nearest to your house and Demand Responsive Transport passengers can be dropped at is a form of pre-booked one of four locations including transport using smaller Newport Bus Station, Tesco, vehicles than buses but with Cardiff Road, the Royal Gwent the customer in control. Hospital and Asda, Duffryn too.

Transport only runs when The service will only pick up the customer demands. prebooked customers at bus stops.

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