Everything you need to know about the Victoria by-election vote in Newport on May 6
A by-election in the Victoria council ward is happening after one councillor resigned last year
15:28, 5 MAY 2021
Some residents in Newport will have an additional vote on Thursday May 6
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Cllr Gail Giles welcomed the decision to scrap the plan, saying outdoor access has “never been more important” due to lockdown restrictions. Proposals which will go out for consultation include a five per cent council tax rise, which equates to an increase of £59.89 per year on a band D property, or between £39.93 and £53.24 for bands A-C. A new pay and display car park is also planned at Mill Parade, opposite the Newport Transporter Bridge visitor centre. Investments of around £8 million are also proposed, including £1.8 million in schools, £1.5 million in social care, and £300,000 for ‘digital aspirations’ and a new household waste recycling centre.