On In Newport

16/01/2024

Newport City Council is in the middle of a housing crisis. The Council are currently asking for feedback on their proposed budget - respond here newport.gov.uk/budget

The Council has said its budget is under severe pressure due to a lack of emergency housing in the city.

It says this crisis will mean it is £2 million over budget this year.

Reliance on costly temporary accommodation (hotels, BNBs) sets Newport Council back £65/night on average.

The council says it is set to fund an additional £600,000 for homelessness services and outsource its debt advice to Citizens Advice Newport

Welsh Government data reveals 540 households are at risk of homelessness in Newport, fifth highest among Welsh councils.

The number of street homeless is the highest in Wales however it has recently dropped 36% from the record highs hit last year.

In England, 158 councils recently held an emergency housing summit. 20 stated they were near bankruptcy due to a funding gap of £4bn predicted in 2 years.

Temporary accommodation use in the UK now costs £1.74bn Demand is up 89% in a decade, reaching 104,000.

Read about the situation in Newport here https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24044812.unprecedented-demand-emergency-homelessness-support-newport/

PEOPLE at risk of homelessness in Newport have to be housed in hotels and B&Bs because there is not enough emergency accommodation available.

16/01/2024

☕️ Quarters Coffee is back open on the riverfront!

Open Mo-Sa 8-4pm, and Sunday 10-4pm.

24/11/2023

The amount of rent covered by housing benefits will rise more in Newport than most areas of the UK

Newport will be in the top 10 in the UK, seeing the amount covered on a typical 2 bed property rising by £40 per week

Rents were previously set on old amounts collected in 2019-2020 and have been frozen since

https://newportonian.co.uk/housing-benefit-rise-in-newport-will-be-among-the-highest-in-the-uk/

10/11/2023

Council to debate council tax penalty on empty homes as over 400 people now occupy temporary accommodation

Council debates empty property tax rise amid temporary accommodation crisis Posted on November 10, 2023 by editor In a move aimed at addressing the pressing issue of affordable housing shortage in Newport, the city’s council is set to deliberate on a proposal that could see a premium added to coun...

21/09/2023

County bidders Jon Pratt and Daniel Donohoe make their case, as Swansea owner pitted against trans-Atlantic duo.

County bidders make their case as Swansea owner pitted against trans-Atlantic duo Posted on September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 by editor Full credit for the content of this story goes to 1912 Exiles Podcast who have published the interview here. We share the comments in order to raise awareness of...

20/08/2023

Bus services are changing in Newport from the 3rd September due to changing travel habits and funding arrangements. Find the changes in your area below. https://newportonian.co.uk/bus-times-and-services-to-change-in-newport-from-september/

08/08/2023

Newport County AFC reported an increased membership of over 1,100… but warn they still need as many supporters’ help and input for the future.

Our write up on Newport County Supporters Page ahead of a tough League Two season https://newportonian.co.uk/fan-owned-county-seek-local-support-as-they-announce-membership-boost/