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This is the 17th year that the Caerleon Arts Festival has provided a variety of events – music, drama, literature, dance, art and sculpture to name just some; and we’d love as many people as possible to make the most of this commendable community-driven Festival. This week’s events include: Wed 10th July- the Morriston Orpheus Choir, 6.15pm, St Cadoc’s […]
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I am greatly saddened by the death of my good friend Paul Flynn MP and my thoughts are with Sam and the other members of his family at this time. Westminster has lost one of its most talented parliamentarians, Newport has lost one if its finest champions, and I have lost an outstanding political colleague. […]
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Another successful and enjoyable Community Carol Singing was organised by Gail and Jason this year and attended by almost 200 Caerleon residents of all ages. Held inside the Town Hall, due to inclement weather, the crowd was entertained by the combined Choirs of Lodge Hill and Charles Williams schools supported by Gwent Music and Gwent Youth Brass Assemble. The event was led by […]
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As those reading will probably know by now, Paul Flynn will not be standing as a candidate in the next election (whenever that may be). Caerleon Labour Party would like to thank Paul for being such a principled and honourable representative of Newport West for the past 31 years, and wish him all the best […]
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Caerleon can be very proud of the huge support it gave this weekend in remembering the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in WW1, WW2 and the many other wars since 1914. ‘Caerleon Remembers’ Gail and Jason joined hundreds of local people at the wonderful ‘Caerleon Remembers’ commemoration in St Cadoc’s […]
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Caerleon Community Lightsource Grant Poster (click red text to see full details) Gail and Jason are delighted that a new grant, provided by Lightsource bp, is being launched by GAVO (Gwent Association for Voluntary Organisations) for the benefit of Caerleon. Gail has been working to ensure this grant was provided since Lightsource bp first applied for planning […]
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Gail and Jason were delighted to be invited to attend a very special event with members of Girlguiding in Ponthir and Caerleon who have been busy working on their ‘100 for 100’ project . District Commissioner, Leanne Taylor, who welcomed us to Zion Baptist Church, Ponthir has kindly shared her statement , below, with us […]
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Gail and Jason spoke at yesterday’s Planning Committee meeting to reiterate their objections to the University’s latest plans for the Campus site. They reiterated their previously submitted objections (see below) and the key issues of traffic and air pollution were central to discussions. A member of the public also spoke in support of refusal and […]
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Gail and Jason have consistently raised concerns about traffic and air pollution in Caerleon, objecting to new developments including the Campus. They have also organised and chaired the public meetings with up to 400 people attending and ensured public consultation by USW. Our objections have included: We wish to object to the above application on […]
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Alongside Gail and Jason’s work assisting Caerleon residents, schools and organisations they are also active participants in Newport City Council meetings. All Council meetings can be viewed on the Newport City Council website: www.newport.gov.uk which includes information on Questions at Full Council. As Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, Gail responds regularly to questions submitted both […]
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