​​​​Newport City Council regularly consults with local people on a wide range of policies, plans and proposals affecting the local community. 

These consultations below have now closed.

Closed: 27 September 2024

We would like your views on improving walking, cycling, and wheeling between Devon Place and the Crindau Pill cycle route (National Cycle Route 88) to the north of Newport Railway Station. 

The area is a key part of Newport’s active travel network and its proximity to the railway station and city centre makes it a focal point for active travel.

Closed: 16 September 2024

Newport City Council’s Accessibility Strategy for Schools 2024-2027 sets out how the council will increase the accessibility of our schools for pupils with disabilities.

The strategy will aim to improve:

  • how disabled pupils participate in the school curriculum
  • the environment of the schools
  • how pupils, carers and families access information
  • communication and transparency

Newport City Centre

Closed: 5 September 2024

The Newport City Centre Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) that was introduced in December 2021 is due to expire in December 2024. We are now consulting on the renewal of this PSPO and are asking residents for their views.

Maesglas

Closed: 5 September 2024

In October 2023 Newport City Council renewed the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for part of Maesglas – part of Gaer electoral ward – with the backing of Newport City Homes and Gwent Police.

We are now looking to extend the area to cover the whole of the Maesglas area and are asking residents for their views on this change.

Pillgwenlly

Closed: 4 September 2024

The Pillgwenlly Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) that was introduced in August 2021 expires on the 20 August 2024. We are now consulting on the renewal of this PSPO and are asking residents for their views. 

Closed: 27 July 2024

We want to know how you use our parks, what’s good about them, and what you think could be improved.

Both parks have been awarded Green Flag status for the last few years. This award sets the benchmark for managing recreational outdoor space across the country.

Closed: 19 July 2024

The draft plan sets out actions that the council and communities can take to help improve the air quality in the most polluted areas of the city, called air quality management areas (AQMAs).

Closed: 5 July 2024

The draft plan sets out how the council will work to mitigate the risks to residents and communities from localised flooding. 

It sets out 

  • how we will manage flooding in the city
  • how we assess flood risk
  • what preventative measures can be taken to manage this risk