Cllr Ian Chandler’s monthly column for The New Times – Llantilio Crossenny’s parish magazine The Council’s budget for 2023/24 was passed in March at the second attempt after much vigorous debate. Although it is an increase on the budget for this year, the impact of inflation and increased demand for services (particularly social care) mean […]
Ian’s column – March 2023
Cllr Ian Chandler’s monthly column for The New Times – Llantilio Crossenny’s parish magazine Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant Hapus! This month I’d like to talk about how we get around our neighbourhoods and to and from our nearby towns. Without any scheduled buses in our area, those unable to drive or who cannot afford to […]
Ian’s column – February 2023
Cllr Ian Chandler’s monthly column for The New Times – Llantilio Crossenny’s parish magazine I love the first signs of Spring – lambs, snowdrops and earlier sunrises – but over the last month we have also had periods of extreme cold and a few days of potential flooding. As the rivers were rising, council staff […]
Greens call for action as Newport named UK’s most polluting city
The Green Party has called for Newport City Council and the Welsh Government to ‘step up’ after Newport was named the most polluting city in the UK. Lauren James, Green Party councillor for Shaftesbury, said: “The reports that Newport has the highest CO2 emissions per head make grim but unsurprising reading. With 11 Air Quality […]
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Newport budget proposals ‘devastating blow’ to city’s vulnerable, Greens warn
Newport’s most vulnerable people are bearing the brunt of the Labour administration’s proposed budget cuts, the Green Party has said. Proposals by Newport City Council include limiting residential placements for adult social care, slashing opening hours in Oaklands respite and residential care home and reducing staffing in children’s social care by 8 posts – which […]
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Green Party reaction to Newport bin collection proposal
Responding to Newport City Council’s proposal to reduce bin collections to a three-weekly cycle [1], Green Party councillor for Shaftesbury Lauren James said: “If this was genuinely about increasing recycling rates, it would have been done a long time ago. This decision is entirely about service cuts. “It’s not enough to slash a service and […]
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Ian’s monthly column for December 2022
Cllr Ian Chandler’s monthly column for The New Times – Llantilio Crossenny’s Parish Magazine Rising inflation and interest rates are impacting on households, especially those on low or fixed incomes who have little to cushion themselves against these economic shocks. You can get advice on what support is available to you by visiting one of […]
Ian’s monthly column for November 2022
Cllr Ian Chandler’s monthly column for Llantilio Crossenny Parish Magazine As a County Councillor, I represent residents in the Llantilio Crossenny ward, which covers the area between Skenfrith, Rockfield, Penrhos and Llanvetherine. Labour have 22 of the 46 council seats, one short of a majority. As the largest party they have formed a minority administration, […]
Welcome to our new committee!
Following our AGM, we have a newly elected Gwent Green Party committee. Thank you to everyone who put themselves forward. Welcome to new committee members and welcome back to those returning! Chair – Lauren James Treasurer – Ann Were Fundraising Officer – Kerry Vosper Election Returns Officer – Philip Davies Communications Officer – Tanya Sinnett, […]