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Newport City Council will be collections will also be made collecting refuse and garden as normal rather than on the SPRING BANK HOLIDAY waste on the usual days during Saturday as has happened REFUSE COLLECTIONS spring Bank Holiday week. previously after a bank holiday. This means collections on 28 The same schedule will apply for the May will be as a normal week. late summer Bank Holiday in August.

Wastesavers will also be collecting Residents who want to check their NM kerbside recycling on normal collections can put their postcode NEWPORT days that week so please put into a search query on our website out your boxes and red bags. to get the information visit MATTERS www.newport.gov.uk/Recycling It means that council refuse teams and Wastesavers will be If you are having a clearout take working on Monday 28 May for your items to the Household those households who normally Waste Recycling Centre, it is The official newspaper of have Monday collections and closed on Bank Holidays. The so on through the week. normal hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm weekdays and from 9am to This will mean that Friday 4.30pm on Saturday and Sundays.

GOOD NEWS FORCITY CENTRETWO IMPORTANT HOTEL CITY FEATURES

Newport’s famous transporter the city’s iconic structure and and wild beauty in the groups from across three local future generations, but to ensure bridge and the historic Gwent create a better visitor centre. Levels which has been awarded a authorities including Newport. residents today can get the most from Levels are both set to benefit £2.5 million grant from the HLF. this most precious resource through from lottery funding. Councillor Debbie Harvey, cabinet The bid was submitted by the employment, training, volunteering member for culture and leisure, said: Over the next three and a Living Levels partnership, led and visitor opportunities.” The council has received initial half years, there will be a by RSPB Cymru and including support of just over £1 million “We have ambitious plans to make series of projects designed Newport City Council. Councillor Roger Jeavons, cabinet from the Heritage Lottery the visitor experience bigger and to restore and enhance the member for streetscene, said: Fund (HLF) to help progress a better. The bridge has dominated our natural heritage of the area. Councillor Jane Mudd, cabinet project to repair and revamp skyline for more than 100 years and it member for regeneration “All those with a stake in the Living Newport Transporter Bridge. is great to know we are a step closer More than 1,000 training and and housing, said: Levels – local communities, the to preserving it for another century,” volunteering opportunities will RSPB, Natural Resources Made possible by National be created and will include “We are extremely privileged to and councils – have put in the Lottery players, the ambitious Newport is an urban city but it also schemes with farmers and have such an important landscape groundwork to achieve this HLF project aims to carry out essential contains a major part of a unique landowners, schools and colleges on our doorstep. We have a duty award in the best interests of this repairs to secure the future of landscape boasting heritage, wildlife and a wide range of community not only to protect it for wildlife and vital piece of our heritage.”

For more news visit www.newport.gov.uk...... NEWPORT MATTERS MAY 2018 1 LIONHEARTS SECURE CITY VELOTHON RETURNS THIS SUMMER WIN The annual Velothon Wales To facilitate the safe passage of overview of closure and alternate The overall route leaves to returns on Sunday 8 July participants, it will be necessary to routes, with more detail available the east, heading through Newport and will welcome thousands implement road closures/parking at www.velothon.com/wales and Usk, before entering the of recreational cyclists and restrictions along the route. However, Beacons National Park. The route charity fundraisers to the thanks to a revamped Velothon In addition to the popular 140km then heads south via and roads of south east Wales. Wales, Newport residents can expect route, two shorter routes are Newbridge on its way to Caerphilly significantly reduced road closures on offer this year opening up for a climb up the stunning Caerphilly The Velothon is Wales’ largest this year with all roads around the the event to cyclists of all levels mountain, before finishing with a sportive and a prominent feature city due to re-open by 11am. of ability and ambition. fast descent towards the finish B4235line,

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All routes highlighted in ORANGE offer access to properties in the local area For safety please avoid parking on the bike route For more information, please visit www.velothon.com/wales or email [email protected] CAERLEON TOWN HALL MARATHON TOILETS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Newport’ new marathon was a hit as thousands of runners enjoyed perfect marathon conditions and a fever-pitch atmosphere across the city. Congratulations to all who took part!

A ` scheme encouraging Caerleon Amphitheatre premises to provide a friendly environment for NEW MAYOR Toilets in Caerleon’s Town breastfeeding mothers and Hall will now be available to their families was acclaimed TAKES UP the public during its opening by midwives and mums when NEWPORT hours as well as when special it was launched this spring. OFFICE events are taking place. The initiative is being co-ordinated BREASTFEEDING Arrangements have been made by Newport City Council on to allow public access to the behalf of One Newport, the conveniences from Monday to Friday. public services board. SCHEME PRAISED

In addition, they will be opened It has been working with when events are taking place in businesses and organisations or through Caerleon including: in the city to develop the new breastfeeding welcome scheme. • Museum’s Empire Event in the Amphitheatre – on 2 and 3 June A number have already agreed to • Caerleon Arts Festival be part of the scheme and display Board and . – 5 to 15 July a “breastfeeding welcome” logo. • Tour of Britain – 2 September TBC - route not yet confirmed They include , The but may affect Caerleon Riverfront, Mrs T’s in Beechwood • Remembrance Service – 10 Park, Horton’s café and Councillor Malcolm Linton November, St Cadoc’s Church Tredegar Park with several other became Newport’s latest • Christmas in Caerleon businesses showing an interest. first citizen on 15 May and – 8 December Mrs Sharon Linton took on Councillor David Mayer, Newport the chains of the Mayoress. Caerleon Town Hall is a well- City Council’s cabinet member for maintained community facility and community and resources, said: They took over from last year’s the toilets will be managed by a Mayor Councillor David Fouweather council employee who will “It’s great that several business and Mayoress Paula Fouweather. ensure they are clean and safe. and organisations have agreed The toilets will be accessible to the to take part in the scheme. Read July’s Newport Matters for public for up to two hours more more details about the new Mayor than the previous availability of the “While it is illegal to discriminate and his chosen charities for the year on-street toilet block which against those who want to breastfeed – Epilepsy Action Cymru and Motor was closed last month. in public places, we don’t want mothers Mrs T’s welcomes new mums Neurone Disease Association. and their families to feel tolerated or This was one of the budget pushed into a corner. It is important and holding awareness A register of premises that Councillor Philip Hourihane proposals for 2018/19 that they are able to carry out this most sessions for staff. are part of the breastfeeding and wife Merille are the new approved by the council in February natural of functions in an environment welcome scheme Deputy Mayor and Mayoress. following a public consultation. that is both welcoming and friendly. “Well done to those who are can be found at Discussions have also been taking already involved and the council www.newport.gov.uk/en/ The council’s annual general place about what additional toilet “This could be as simple as would like to hear from other Care-Support/ meeting took place following the facilities could be made available prominently displaying the logo so all businesses and organisations Children-and-families/ mayor making ceremony when the in other public and private customers are aware the premises that would like to be part of Breastfeeding-welcome.aspx. new cabinet and appointments to buildings in Caerleon. supports breastfeeding or offering this excellent scheme.” council committees and outside It has also been acknowledged a comfortable chair to a mum If you would like to be bodies were confirmed. that there is a need for an effective who wants to feed their child One Newport is made up of a involved, or to suggest signage strategy to advise and guide range of partners including premises, email The Armed Forces flag raising and visitors and that is being considered “A council employee has been visiting the council and Aneurin Bevan one.newport service takes place at Newport by the appropriate officers. businesses and other public premises University Hospital Health Board @newport.gov.uk Civic Centre on 25 June.

Follow us on facebook newportcitycouncil...... NEWPORT MATTERS MAY 2018 3 WINNING COMPETITION POSTER HIGHLIGHTS FAKE FREE NEWPORT CAMPAIGN

More than 170 primary more than 170 primary school pupils. “The Fake Free Newport campaign school pupils took part in a has been a great opportunity to raise competition helping to spread The contest was a pilot project awareness with our pupils and to highlight the word about Newport involving sixth form pupils from St the dangers associated with buying fake City Council’s campaign to Joseph’s High School assisting in the goods but also the real need to support crackdown on counterfeit goods. promotion of the competition by good honest businesses in Newport. presenting the importance of avoiding The council takes its responsibility in counterfeit goods during school “We are really pleased our school enforcing the laws around counterfeit assemblies at St David’s, St Gabriel’s, was chosen to help the campaign and fake goods seriously and will St Patricks, St Marys and St Joseph’s. and we look forward to offering our investigate and prosecute individuals continued support in the future,” and traders breaking the law. The winner of the competition was said Mrs Robinson. 10 year old Cassandra Schiavoni, a Its Fake Free Newport campaign Year 6 pupil at St David’s Primary Tim Moss, CEO of the IPO said: has 27 legitimate traders of School, who was presented with a “Intellectual property is vital in enabling branded goods who have signed a voucher from The Entertainer and innovation, creativity and growth in pledge supporting the fight against four cinema tickets from Cineworld our local communities. It’s great to fake and unsafe goods and the by Councillor Ray Truman, cabinet see that businesses, trading standards, campaign is also supported by the member for licensing and regulation. schools and the IPO are working Intellectual Property Office (IPO). together to promote respect for IP Louise Robinson, head teacher at and are keeping counterfeit products A competition to design a poster Cassandra’s school said working in out of Newport. I would like to take promoting trading standard’s Fake partnership with St Joseph’s High this opportunity to congratulate the Cllr Ray Truman, winner Cassandra Schiavoni and Free Newport campaign attracted School had been very rewarding. winning school for their contribution.” Nya Miller Davies

learn new skills in a variety of also gives young people access credit from a local provider. subjects including art and graffiti. to qualified community youth NP20 PROJECT There are also workshops on how workers for advice and information. SAVE MONEY “As an employer, we want to DELIVERS to be a DJ or MC as well as lyric BY JOINING support our staff with their financial writing and even producing music. Workshops are being run well-being and Newport Credit WORKSHOPS every Saturday at the NEWPORT CREDIT Union assists us with that aim. The NP20 Project is an urban Riverfront between UNION FOR YOUNG project run in the city centre and 12:30 and 2:30pm. “It has a proven track record in PEOPLE providing help to individuals and families in the city. A shockingly huge Newport Credit Union is amount of money leaves Newport a not-for profit financial every day because of exorbitant Free workshops for young co-operative operating interest rates on pay day loans, and people aged from 11-25 are from . other seemingly short-term fixes. being offered every Saturday at the Riverfront Theatre. It has many options such as how “People struggling to make ends meet to save and aims to make it as can feel these lenders are the only Run by the NP20 Project as easy for members as possible. solution but Newport Credit Union part of Newport Youth Service, By joining Newport Credit provides an effective, long-term and participants can get creative and Union you will be investing in sensible long-term alternative. your community and by growing the business it can continue to “Representatives from Newport develop progammes dedicated Credit Union visit council workplaces FUN FOR to increased financial literacy, to encourage employees to consider ALL THE confidence and well-being for its joining the scheme. “We see the members who include council staff. relationship as an essential part of FAMILY the benefits we offer to staff. We will Councillor David Mayer, Newport continue to promote the good work City Council’s cabinet member for the credit union does on behalf of The popular Big Splash event community and resources, said: its members to our employees.” is due to take place on the “The council partners with Newport weekend of July 21 and 22. Credit Union to help employees For more details either call on save for the future, through payroll 01633 214913 or email Billed as family street theatre this deductions, and receive affordable [email protected] free event, staged by Newport Live, promises to fill the city centre’s street with live entertainment with exciting and dare devil There are several Big Splash NOW zone on High Street/ performances popping up zones of entertainment dotted Commercial Street and the where you least expect it. around the following locations - river walkway between the the Riverfront Theatre & Arts University and the Red Wave. Thousands of people are expected Centre, Friars Walk, Kingsway to join in the fun over the two days. Shopping Centre, Newport Let’s hope the sun is shining!

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• digital solutions to solve big CITY DEAL BUSINESS PLAN AGREED problems around such issues as transport and housing

• making the CCR a state of Newport city councillors Culture, Media and Sport also the art open data region unanimously endorsed a recently approved a CCR bid joint business plan for the for £6 million of funding to Councillor Debbie Wilcox, Cardiff Capital Region improve digital connectivity in Leader of Newport City Council, (CCR) City Deal. Newport and other areas. said: “Improved digital connectivity is critical for people living and The council is one of 10 local The successful bid will contribute working in South-East Wales, authorities across south east to the CCR’s plans to build and these projects are just the Wales working with the Welsh on current investments as well beginning of our long term strategy and UK governments to improve as establishing a reputation to ensure that our region is one of economic outcomes in the region. for the region as one of the the mostmdynamic in the UK. fastest growing tech hubs in An investment fund of the UK. This will include: “Improved digital connectivity is £1.229bn over 20 years will be critical for people living and working spent on a range of projects • the mobile infrastructure across in south-east Wales, and these including a semiconductor 4G and 5G technologies that projects are just the beginning of foundry in Newport. add value to existing provision. our long term strategy to ensure that our region is one of the IQE’s foundry building in Newport The Department of Digital, • increasing Wi-Fi connectivity mostmdynamic in the UK.”

SETTING OUT WELL-BEING GOALS FOR THE CITY

A five-year plan to make Councillor Debbie Wilcox, Newport a better place for leader of Newport City those who live and work in Council and the chair of the city has been approved by One Newport PSB, said: the council and its partners. “The city has much to be One Newport Public Service proud of, from hosting major Board (PSB) is a statutory body international and sporting events made up of the council, Natural to acclaimed regeneration and Resources Wales, Aneurin Bevan award-winning developments. University Health Board and Fire and Rescue. “It is also home to some cutting-edge technology Invited partners also sit on the businesses, major public PSB including , the service employers and has Gwent Association of Voluntary a growing reputation as a Organisations and Gwent Police. hotspot for economic growth.

In line with the Well-being of “One Newport also has to Future Generations (Wales) tackle challenges in the city, such Act 2015, the plan sets out the as the poverty and disadvantage board’s priorities and actions faced by some residents, to make for the next five years to the city a better place for everyone.” improve the social, cultural, economic and environmental The full plan can be well-being of Newport found here Leader of Newport City Council Councillor Debbie Wilcox and Ceri Davies deputy chair, now and in the future. www.onenewportlsb.newport.gov.uk One Newport PSB & executive director Natural Resources Wales

Newport City Council has The aim is to work on Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood and following four main themes. joined with partners such making pollinator friendly Meadow Brown butterflies all BEE FRIENDLY as Friends of the Earth changes across the city. feed on the flowers of grasses. This includes providing food for NEWPORT Newport, Charter Housing, And of course there are a range pollinators, accommodation for Newport City Homes, Over the coming months the of bees and hoverflies which will pollinators to live, avoid using Canal council will be changing some take nectar from the other plants pesticides and herbicides which Centre, Gwent Wildlife Trust, habitat management by allowing which will flower when allowed to. harm pollinators and of course The Woodlanders community the grass to grow longer in share, have fun, involve the group and Incredible some areas of the city, such as The Bee Friendly scheme is an community and tell people what Edibles Maindee plus local on the edge of playing fields, initiative from Welsh Government you are doing and why. residents setting up the Bee on road verges and in our encouraging as many communities Email: public.relations@ Friendly Newport group. parks or along the canal. or organisations to join up by newport.gov.uk

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Cllr Roger Jeavons at the electric charging point outside the civic centre Alongside pioneering cities create a healthier and greener such as Frankfurt, Seattle and environment by introducing the There is lots to see and do over the Sydney, Newport has now two electric vehicles to its fleet. coming month in Newport including… committed to using 100 per cent clean energy by 2050. The 30kWh Nissan Leafs RIVERFRONT THEATRE will be used by the council’s 01633 656757 Newport City Council leader private sector housing team to www.newportlive.co.uk/ Councillor Debbie Wilcox and undertake home visits to support riverfront cabinet member for streetscene people with adaptations which 30 May 2pm Councillor Roger Jeavons signed deliver improved mobility and The People’s Theatre Company the UK100 pledge on behalf of accessibility in their own homes. present There Was An Old Lady Who the city, joining a network of Swallowed a Fly (suitable for ages two local authorities focused on a full Drivers of electric vehicles can and over) enjoy a singalong. transition away from fossil fuels. use the pod-point open charge network available to download 2 June 7.30pm One of the first steps towards as an app on a smart phone. The Blues Band 2018 achieving this aim was to add two Five musicians are celebrating 39 electric vehicles to the council’s Councillor Wilcox said: “We fully glorious years as Britain and Europe’s fleet along with a charging point support the move to clean energy and leading exponents of one of the outside the civic centre. will work to support the transition to considerable reductions in our new charging points. greatest musical traditions of all time. a low carbon economy for the benefit consumption of gas and electricity. And two new charging pods for of both our city and the environment. “The council is committed to reducing 12 June 7.45pm electric vehicles have now been “I am delighted Newport is one of the environmental impact of our Offside (age guide 13+) installed at the public car park at “The ambitious target set by the first councils in the Cardiff City operations and see the addition of Four women from across the centuries Park Square in the city centre. UK100 will be the drive for Region to make this commitment and the two electric vehicles to our fleet, live, breathe and play football, this is Newport City Council’s future hope others will follow our lead.” plus installing the three charging a glorious tale of struggle and sweat The move follows the decision decarbonisation programme. We points in the city, as one of a spanning 3 centuries with 1 goal from by the council to reduce carbon will look to implement energy Councillor Jeavons welcomed variety of ways we can achieve this the Futures Theatre Company. emmissions across the city and efficiency measures to deliver the installation of the two aim,” said Councillor Jeavons. & ART GALLERY they need to live independently. www.newport.gov.uk/heritage VOLUNTEERS On now until 29 December DO YOU HAVE A You would be offered financial and Exhibition: Women’s Suffrage practical support to help them with NEEDED FOR Banners celebrating centenary of SPARE ROOM tasks such as cooking, budgeting, WASTERSAVERS’ women getting the vote. or how to sort out bills; to Admission free AND SOME encourage them with college work REUSE CENTRES or give them emotional support. , SPARE TIME? KINGSWAY, NEWPORT Each young person is different, Wastesavers, Newport City 01633 263670 and it’s up to you and them Council’s charitable trust involve some heavy lifting however www.dolmantheatre.co.uk Llamau, in partnership with to decide together what kind partner, is appealing for training will be provided. Any time May 25 to 26 7.15pm Newport City Council, is of support they need. volunteers to help pick up given would be hugely appreciated. Little Mermaid looking for host placements items which are then resold Sharon Higgins Academy’s Musical across the city for young If you feel that you have the at their recycling shops. All Wastesavers’ volunteers Theatre Group bring you this people aged 16-21. time and the space to offer a are supported throughout their enchanting Disney tale. young person the chance of a The charity’s main Reuse Centre journey and encouraged to learn Some young people who can’t live stable and supportive placement, is on Telford Street, just off new skills where possible. 1 June (7.15pm) / with their families are just not ready please contact Julie Richards Corporation Road, Newport 2 June 2.30pm & 6pm to live on their own. As a supported on 01633 244134 or along with two “tip shops” one Many have either gained Madagascar lodgings provider you would help email julie.richards@ in Docks Way, Newport and employment or other volunteer A musical adventure presented by the a young person learn the skills llamau.org.uk at The Shed in Llantrisant. positions as a result of volunteering Mini Venture Players at the Wastesavers’ Reuse Centre. These centres rely not only 12 – 16 June (7.15pm with works could affect your journey on the good will of people The Reuse Centre projects have matinee at 2.30pm Sat) USE OUR ONLINE to work, how to report fly- donating their unwanted, quality stopped a whopping 350 tonnes On The Razzle tipping and litter and see what household goods, but also on the of items being sent to landfill. Two grocer’s assistants escape to SERVICES events are on at our libraries. dedication of its volunteers. Vienna on a spree when their master A charity spokesperson said: goes off on a binge with a new All this information is on the The Reuse Centre is seeking a “We would love to hear from mistress. Did you know that many front page of the website, plus volunteer van assistant to help anyone who has the time to help Newport City Council you can pay your council tax with collections and deliveries. out, especially with picking up items 20 – 23 June (7.15pm) services can be accessed and check bin collections. This person is required Monday which go on sale in our shops. Legally Blonde using our online forms and Friday between 8.30am and The award winning Young Venture available on the website. Why not check out 12.30pm and the afternoons “We couldn’t survive Players are thrilled to bring this www.newport.gov.uk and between 12.30pm and 4.30pm. without our volunteers.” story of college sweetheart and You can also see what council see if you can save yourself time Visit www.wastesavers.co.uk homecoming queen Elle Woods to jobs are available, what road when our phone lines are busy. This is an active role so it does or call 01633 281281 the Dolman stage.

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