Newport Council 26/27 Budget Consultation – open until 30th January

Newport City Council’s Cabinet considered its draft budget for 2026/27 at their meeting on Monday 12 January 2026. The proposals focus on supporting housing, social services, additional learning needs (ALN) education, and schools – areas identified as critical to the well-being and future of Newport’s residents and setting out a clear commitment to protecting and…

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Big Bird Watch -Friday 23rd to Sunday 26th January

Friday 23 – Sunday 25 January 2026 The biggest garden wildlife survey in the world is back, and we’d love for you to take part! Across one weekend in January, hundreds of thousands of nature lovers will gather to count the birds that they can see in their gardens, balconies, yards and parks. It’s fun,…

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Remembrance 2025

Thanks to the joint efforts of local groups in Bishton and Underwood the community will be acknowledging the sacrifice made by the fallen in all wars and the service of all our forces at home and abroad. Donations to Poppy Appeal | Armed Forces Charity | Royal British Legion

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Craig Y Perthi wind farm permission refused

The Welsh Government have refused the planning application for a wind farm at Craig Y Perthi following consideration of a report from the Planning Inspectorate Link to decision here Craig Y Perthi Application Objection Letter BCC

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Double success for Bishton and Underwood in Green Flag awards

Community pride in our local environment in Bishton and Underwood has been nationally recognised with TWO Green flag awards for local environment projects. The Memorial Garden in Underwood and the Village pond in Bishton both impressed judges who remarked on the excellent features and community effort that make these areas so special. Bishton and Underwood…

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Respond to Consultation on Play provision in Underwood by 26th September

A Play Sufficiency Consultation for Underwood ward is now open and will run until Friday 26th September. The purpose of this consultation is to gather views from residents, particularly children, young people and families, on how play opportunities can be improved within the ward. The consultation can be accessed using the following link: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/play-areas-underwood NCC…

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Best in Bloom Celebration – 4th October 2025

BISHTON &UNDERWOOD BEST IN BLOOM GARDEN CELEBRATION 2o25 ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME AND JOIN US AT UNDERWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE ON SATURDAY 4th October AT 6.30 for 7PM start FOR AN EVENING TO CELEBRATE THE BEST KEPT GARDEN AND HANGING BASKETS PRIZE GIVING FOR BISHTON,UNDERWOOD AND WILCRICK   REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED BISHTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL

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