RINGLAND GATING ORDER CRITICISED

Llanwern Councillor Carole Attwell has criticised a Council gating order aimed at reducing anti social behaviour in the Ringland area. The City Council propose a gating order shutting off the underpass between Dawson Close in Ringland and the bottom of Cot Hill in Llanwern. The Council report states "representations have been received from residents of Dawson Close concerning anti social behaviour that occurs within the underpass which is situated at the eastern end of Dawson Close. Such representations have been received via the local Members and via Ringland Neighbourhood Committee and the residents have requested that the subway be permanently closed." Cllr Attwell stated that "Several requests for adequate consultation have been ignored or refused. This consultation with all Members is a farce as the 'gating' has been completed on the 25th
January. " The City Council responded that the gate had been shut in error but when the order is in place it will be closed everyday between 7.30pm and 7am