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1 One Newport Partnership

The Bulletin provides an update on the One Newport Partnership and the Single Integrated Plan for Newport.

Telephone: (01633) 656656 / Email: [email protected]

Website: onenewportlsb.newport.gov.uk/ / Twitter: @OneNewport

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From the One Newport Partnership

Single Integrated Plan (SIP) Engagement Events

As part of One Newport’s commitment to better engage with partners on progress with the

Single Integrated Plan and to include you in discussions around what the themes and priorities

will look like during 2015/16, we will be holding 3 events during March 2015.

The focus of these events will be to provide a brief overview of progress with the SIP during

2014-15 followed by discussions around the SIP Themes and Priorities for 2015-16 and those

specifically associated with the Theme being focused on during the event.

With this in mind the One Newport LSB would like to invite you to take part in the following:

Monday 9th March 2015 (Safe & Cohesive Communities), 9.30am - 12.30pm

Thursday 19th March 2015 (Economy & Skills), 1.30pm – 4.30pm

Thursday 26th March 2015 (Health & Wellbeing), 5pm – 8pm

If you would like to attend any of these events please complete the bilingual registration form

asap to make sure of your place or email [email protected] to request a word

version.

We will confirm the venue once the form has been received.

One Newport Partnership & Policy Team

Welcome to the

One Newport Bulletin

Issue 11 – Feb 2015

mailto:[email protected]

http://onenewportlsb.newport.gov.uk/

https://twitter.com/onenewport

http://onenewportlsb.newport.gov.uk/stellent/groups/public/documents/form/cont733894.pdf


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Involve Newport Citizens Panel

Many local authorities and Local Service Boards (LSBs) have a Citizen’s Panel

to encourage better communication between citizens and the local authority

and help participation in the democratic process.

If a resident of Newport would like to join the citizen’s panel and receive regular quarterly

surveys they can complete an online form or fill in an application form (pdf) and return via the

details shown.

For more information visit the Involve Newport webpage.

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First Closure Order in Gwent issued to Legal High Shop in Newport

Newport officers issued a notice to Chill Headshop in Commercial Street, Newport to stop trading

immediately at the start of February 2015 and on the 5th February at Newport Magistrates, the

order was granted to close the shop for 6 weeks based on the amount of anti-social behaviour,

nuisance and disorder across the town.

Sergeant Mark Sexton explained, “We are pleased with this result and undoubtedly this will help

to reduce the anti-social behaviour which has been associated with Chill’s selling of legal highs.

“Local shop keepers and workers have been suffering from noise

nuisance, intimidation and anti-social behaviour associated with the

premises and its visitors throughout and day and evening and this

has had a detrimental effect on their lives and businesses.

"We would like to thank all local businesses in the area for their

assistance in obtaining this closure order."

The notice and order are powers contained in the Anti-Social

Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and this is the first time it

has been used in the Gwent Police area.

https://services.newport.gov.uk/forms/form/433/en/involve_newport_citizens_panel

http://onenewportlsb.newport.gov.uk/stellent/groups/public/documents/form/cont724752.pdf

http://onenewportlsb.newport.gov.uk/oneNewport/index.cfm/content/involveNewport

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Connecting people to combat loneliness

A new scheme to combat the social isolation that can be felt by older and vulnerable residents

was launched by Newport City Council this autumn. Community Connectors aims to reduce that

sense of loneliness by helping people to connect with their communities.

Initially there will be three, fully-trained, workers who will assist people to access services and

activities in their local area; help them to meet more people in their community; provide

information and advice on the support available and, importantly, help to build confidence and

promote independence.

They can be contacted for information and advice over the phone or people can request a face-

to-face meeting. Councillor Paul Cockeram, cabinet member for social care and wellbeing, said:

“One of my priorities as cabinet member has been to tackle the issue of social isolation that can

often have a detrimental effect on the lives of older members of our communities.

“It is something I feel passionately about and last year I brought together a range or organisations

and council officers to try and find solutions to the problem. Community Connectors is one of the

ideas that sprang from those meetings and I think it is an excellent scheme.”

More information about the service can be obtained by calling 01633 656656; by visiting the

Newport City Council website or by Emailing: [email protected].

Community Connectors - Online Community Directory of Activities

and Support Services

The Directory contains sections on local activities and support services including: Learning,

Leisure and Exercise classes, Social and Friendship Groups, Special Interest Groups, Outdoor

activities, Volunteering, Entertainment and Support Services including Carer Support Services.

The link to an online directory on the Newport Council Website is below and will be updated

monthly:

http://www.newport.gov.uk/en/Care-Support/Older-People/Community-Connectors.aspx

We hope that you find it useful in signposting members of the public.

If you have any groups to add or amend please contact the Community Connector Team by

email: [email protected].

http://www.newport.gov.uk/communityconnectors


http://www.newport.gov.uk/en/Care-Support/Older-People/Community-Connectors.aspx


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Initiative to support people following a stay in hospital

Work has started on a new scheme which will give vital support to older people after leaving

hospital to help them regain their confidence and independence.

Newport City Council is using a Welsh Government grant to fund the conversion of a number of

rooms at Parklands Residential Home in Malpas for intermediate care, also known as “step down

beds”.

To minimise the disruption to the home’ residents, arrangements were made for them to move

temporarily while the work takes place. Councillor Paul Cockeram, Newport City Council’s cabinet

member for social care and well-being, said:

“Older people can lose their confidence following an illness or fall which has required a stay in

hospital but they want to return to their own homes. Intermediate care can help bridge the gap

between hospital and home by helping them to rebuild that confidence and relearn the skills they

need to live independently. It could also help prevent longer than necessary stays in hospital for

people who have recovered their health but need more support before they can return home.”

It is expected that the new unit will open in the spring of 2015.

Helping residents keep safe at home

Older or disabled residents who live in their own home or privately rented accommodation can

apply for grants for small adaptations to help them live more safely and independently.

Administered by the city council, the Safety at Home scheme aims to prevent admission to

hospital or long term care and enable discharge from hospital. Adaptations can include such

things as handrails, grab rails, adjusting steps and installing small ramps.

The council will arrange for the work to be carried out on behalf of the resident and the funding

available for each adaptation is calculated on the reasonable cost of the work up to a maximum

of £550. Councillor Paul Cockeram, cabinet member for social care and wellbeing, said:

“Residents who have already benefitted from the scheme have reported that these small adaptations

are making a huge difference to their lives, making them feel safer and more confident in their own

homes.”

Referrals to the scheme are accepted from GPs, community nurses, social workers, hospital staff

and organisations such as Age Concern or Care and Repair. Residents can also refer themselves to

the scheme by contacting the council directly on (01633) 656656 or calling in to the Information

Station.

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Business Improvement District gets the green light

At the end of last year, businesses in the city centre voted in favour of the establishment of a

Business Improvement District for the area. A majority of those who took part in the ballot,

including Newport City Council, supported the proposal.

Councillor Bob Bright, leader of the city council, has welcomed the vote for the BID which is a

business-led initiative. The next step is to form a company, Newport Now, which will start work in

April next year on a five year programme of improvements in the city centre.

Councillor Bright congratulated all those involved in achieving the yes vote.

“It is fantastic that businesses are taking action themselves to make the city centre a great place to

visit. The council has shown a commitment to revitalising the city centre and excellent progress is

already being made on the Friars Walk scheme. Work is also due to start on a number of exciting

projects, to convert landmark buildings into new homes, as part of the vibrant and viable places

programme, creating a more dynamic 21st century city centre.”

Another milestone reached for Friars Walk

A topping out ceremony to mark the progress of construction work for Friars Walk, Newport’s

multi million pound retail and leisure scheme, took place in December. Paul Sargent, chief

executive and co-founder of Queensberry Real Estate, said

“The topping out ceremony marks a significant day for QRE and the city of Newport. We took over the

site from the council in March and you can see firsthand the significant progress we have made on the

development. We are constructing all buildings across the site simultaneously with the roofing works

already happening on our anchor store Debenhams.”

Councillor Bob Bright, leader of Newport City Council, said:

“Last January we all watched the dramatic demolition of Capitol car park to make way for Friars Walk

and less than a year later we have reached this important milestone. Like many visitors to the city

centre, I have found it fascinating to see the buildings going up as the new scheme takes shape. I

share the growing excitement that, by the end of this year, there will be a new leisure and retail

offering in Newport to complement our traditional city centre including some excellent independent

traders.”

Friars Walk will have an estimated catchment of 411,000, double the existing levels, and spend

per capita expected to be the highest in Wales. The scheme is currently 60 per cent let and is set

to be one of the most significant retail openings in the UK in 2015.

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Huge progress achieved in 12 months since car park demolition

In January last year Newport City Council’s regeneration plans became a reality when the Capitol

car park was demolished by a controlled explosion. This represented a significant milestone and

meant that construction of Queensberry’s Friars Walk retail & leisure development could begin.

In just 12 months the construction site has been transformed and the sky line of Newport’s city

centre has changed forever. The full construction timetable is 20 months and in that period:

38,000 tonnes of soil will be removed from the site

5,800 tonnes of steel will be erected

1,200 piles cast totalling more than 9,000 linear metres

There are currently 160 workers now on site and floors and roofs are being formed and staircases

and lifts installed. The next stage of development will see the completion of the first external

walls and soon buildings will be fully enclosed. There are now just over 10 months until the

development opens and Friars Walk will bring more than 390,000 sq ft of modern retail and

leisure space which includes:

An eight screen cinema

Anchor store, Debenhams

11 restaurants

Five major fashion retailers and a range of other retailers including a number of local independent

retailers

360 space car park

It is estimated that the scheme will provide 1,200 jobs with around £15m in salaries a year going

in to the local economy. Leader of Newport City Council, Councillor Bob Bright, said:

“Later this year we will see the opening of the long-awaited and much-anticipated Friars Walk. This

retail and leisure development will see the city centre transformed. We know that residents have been

waiting a long time for this scheme but people can now look forward to seeing this important part of

the city centre’s revitalisation complete.

“It is important to remember that Friars Walk is not just about shops. It will create new jobs. It is

already acting as a catalyst for further investment in the city centre. It’s about raising the game of

Wales’ third city, and allowing Newport residents to feel proud once again about their city centre.”

Paul Sargent, chief executive and co-founder of Queensberry, commented:

“A year has passed in no time at all. We have made incredible progress on site with the support of the

whole team. Queensberry will look to announce a formal opening date later in March.”

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BME Health Event

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A2O Employability Sessions with Careers Wales

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Health & Well Being Event - Friday 10 April 2015

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Sparkle Free Family Fun Day

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Public Health Network Cymru is coming to a town near you!

Public Health Network Cymru is hitting the road to promote networking opportunities for

professionals with an interest in public health. The free events are offering an opportunity to

meet fellow professionals, network and find out more about the resources on the new website

which will be launched in the Spring. Malcolm Ward, Principal Health Promotion Specialist, said:

“We are really excited about meeting professionals who are interested in networking on public health

issues. These events will be a great opportunity for people to find out more about the network and

help us to continually develop it to meet their needs.

“Supported by Public Health Wales, Public Health Network Cymru is informed by local, national and

international sources, and we aim to educate, inform and facilitate the sharing of knowledge and

evidence on a wide-range of public health improvement topics.

“We are actively encouraging people to bring along their smart phones, tablets and laptops so they

can have a hands-on tour of the new website and there will be plenty of time for people to network

and meet like minded professionals over lunch. We would love to see you all there!”

The half day event is open to any professional who has an interest in public health from teachers

and youth workers, to nursing students, GPs to local government workers and the third sector.

The dates and times are listed below and the road shows:

Wednesday 6 May: Bangor, The Management Centre, 9:30am-12:30pm

Thursday 7 May: Wrexham, Ramada Plaza Hotel, 9:30am-12:30pm

Tuesday 12 May: Llandrindod Wells, Metropole Hotel, 10am-1pm

Wednesday 13 May: Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, 10am-1pm

Thursday 14 May: Cardiff, SWALEC Stadium, 9:30am-12:30pm

Tuesday 19 May: Newport, The Riverfront, 9:30am-12:30pm

Wednesday 20 May: Merthyr Tydfil, Redhouse Cymru, 9:30am-12:30pm

Thursday 21 May: Swansea, Liberty Stadium, 9:30am-12:30pm

Public Health Network Cymru will be making use of Eventbrite for these and all future events.

This simple system, which is used by other organisations such as Cardiff University and Welsh

Government, allows you to register your intention to attend by either signing up for an account

or signing in via Facebook.

You can then export the details of the event to your own calendars on smartphone or computer.

Please click on the link for the event you wish to attend to be taken to the relevant event

registration page. For more information please contact [email protected].

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-health-network-cymru-launch-event-tickets-15844077061









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Workshops for Carers

Gambling Intervention Service Cessation

It is with great disappointment that I am informing colleagues and partner agencies that the

current funding arrangements for The Gambling Intervention Service at Newport Citizens Advice

Bureau (CAB) will end on the 31st March 2015 so as a result unless a new funding stream is

secured the service will cease. At this stage I will be unable to take on any new clients and I am

bringing current clients to close.

Clients who are experiencing problems with theirs or a family members gambling can be referred

to The Addiction Recovery Agency based in Bristol. To access this service you can phone them on

0117 930 0282. In partnership with Gamcare they are able to offer 1-1 counselling to clients in

the S Wales area. The GamCare helpline is 0808 802 0133. Calls to this number are free from all

UK landlines and most major mobile phone networks. NetLine is at www.gamcare.org.uk

I would like to thank you for your support during the 3 years that the project has been running. If

you have any questions, comments or feedback please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Katie Fry, Gambling Intervention Service, Newport CAB / (01633) 212680 / [email protected].

http://www.gamcare.org.uk/


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First Housing Association in Wales awarded prestigious ‘Three Stars’

for CHS Service Excellence Standards

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Families First Disability Strand

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Families First Disability Strand. This is a new

programme from the Welsh Government that puts clear emphasis on prevention and early

intervention, with many agencies working together to help the whole family. The Families First

Programme in Newport consists of 6 strands. The Disability Strand comprises of four agencies

which collectively aim to provide support for families whose child / young person has an

additional need:

Newport Young Carers

Provides support to young people aged 8-25 who help look after a member of the family who is sick,

disabled, has mental health problems or is affected by substance misuse. Support ranges from advice

and information, individual support, support groups and workshops. Tel: (01633) 251192)

Serennu Youth Club

Youth club is a space for young people aged 11-17 with a disability or developmental difficulty, to

come and socialise whilst developing new skills, make new friendships and have some fun. Tel: (01633)

748093.

Serennu Play Club

Play club is an opportunity for children aged 4-10 with a disability or developmental difficulty, to have

fun whilst playing in a safe environment. Tel: (01633) 748093.

Citizens Advice Bureau

Providing information and advice which aims to maximise income into a household in Newport where

there is a disability and a young person (under 24) in the household. Tel: (01633) 222622.

Children with Additional Needs Project, (CANS)

The CANS Project aims to work together with families to identify shared goals, empower them to

achieve set targets by providing information, advice and practical support. Tel: (01633 748054.

For further information regarding the Families First Disability Strand categories, please contact

the appropriate department on the direct contact details shown above.

Making a referral

Referrals can be made by families or by professionals with the family consent.

Telephone: (01633) 851782

Email: [email protected]

Post: Families 1st, Newport City Council,

114 lower Dock Street, Newport, NP20 2AF.


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The People’s Folk Festival

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New Exciting Opportunities for Newport Volunteers

Newport Central Cluster (Communities First) is introducing time credits to volunteers in the areas

of Pill, Maindee and Stow Hill. Time credits are a form of “community currency” that rewards

volunteers for the time they spend serving their communities. This process which values and

thanks volunteers, and also sees everyone’s time being worth the same, however they

contribute, is called timebanking.

SPICE, our partner timebanking organisation, offers corporations and businesses the opportunity

to join a network where their services can be used through time credits. This is a way that these

organisations can show a social conscience by recognising the amazing contribution volunteers

make to society in Newport.

Volunteering can be done in a more formal role or informally through day-to-day support at a

local community space, based on what people feel able to want to give. Regardless of how

people wish to volunteer, our time credit network recognises the value of that time.

Basically, volunteers earn one time credit for every hour they volunteer. Time credits can be

exchanged for fun activities such as:

Going to Rodney parade to see NEWPORT DRAGONS or NEWPORT COUNTY play

Watching a film, drama or dance performances at the RIVERFRONT

Go to FEAR & ROLLING SKATE PARK (Leeway Industrial Park)

Go roller skating at Pill Mill Centre (Sundays 3-5pm)

Go to local gyms and access other physical activity classes across Newport

There is plenty more “spending opportunities” in Cardiff like the Millennium Centre at Cardiff

Bay, the Sherman Theatre and the International Swimming Pool. And if you go happen to be

travelling in other parts of Wales or in England your will find many more spending opportunities

in SPICE’s time credit network.

Pill Millennium Trust (“Pill Mill”) and Maindee Action Group are two examples of community

associations that are already benefitting from the scheme. Volunteers from both projects have

been enjoying spending opportunities at the Riverfront (cinema and drama), Newport Dragons,

Newport County, Raglan Castle, etc.

If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer and earn time credits contact:

Danilo Padilha, Timebanking Development Officer, Central Cluster,

Communities First, Pill Millennium Centre, Courtybella Terrace, Pill, Newport,

NP20 2GH. Mobile: 07758 939 630 / Email: [email protected]


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International Women’s Day Event

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Newport counterfeit cigarette seller jailed

A press release concerning one of the prosecution cases for selling illicit tobacco can be found on

the South Wales Argus website and is the best result to date.

“A SHOPKEEPER who sold tens of thousands of pounds of counterfeit cigarettes, hidden in secret

storage compartments throughout his store, has been jailed……..”

If you have any questions about the One Newport Partnership and / or

the Single Integrated Plan please contact the Partnership & Policy

Team on: [email protected].

http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/11807144.Newport_counterfeit_cigarette_seller_jailed/?ref=mr


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