COUNCIL UNVEILS 'CHOOSE NEWPORT' STRATEGY

Newport City Council and its partners have launched a campaign for businesses to follow the success of the Patent Office and other large organisations. They want businesses to relocate to take advantage of Newport's location, workforce and ambition. the strategy is called 'Choose Newport'

CITY COUNTS THE COST OF VANDALISM

Expenditure arising from vandalism cost Newport City Council £189,898.85 during 2006/07 with £159,152.12 of these costs arising from vandalism of schools. It has been highlighted that the cost of repairs following vandalism are a significant drain on the Council’s Budgets as well as staff time and other resources.