Newport Unlimited
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Newport Unlimited is an Urban Regeneration Company
created in 2003 to help counter the impacts of the continued decline in heavy industry and manufacturing in Newport: e.g. in 2001 Corus announced 1,540 jobs would be lost at the Llanwern works; and other firms in Newport announced a further 1,450 jobs would also be lost, mostly in manufacturing.
Newport Unlimited is a private company limited by guarantee
, founded by Newport City Council
and the Welsh Government.
The objectives of the Company are:
Urban Regeneration Company
Urban Regeneration Companies are private companies in the United Kingdom that seek to achieve a radical physical transformation of their areas through masterplanning and co-ordinating financial assistance to developers from both the public and private sector....
created in 2003 to help counter the impacts of the continued decline in heavy industry and manufacturing in Newport: e.g. in 2001 Corus announced 1,540 jobs would be lost at the Llanwern works; and other firms in Newport announced a further 1,450 jobs would also be lost, mostly in manufacturing.
Newport Unlimited is a private company limited by guarantee
Company limited by guarantee
In British and Irish company law, a private company limited by guarantee is an alternative type of corporation used primarily for non-profit organisations that require legal personality. A guarantee company does not usually have a share capital or shareholders, but instead has members who act as...
, founded by Newport City Council
Newport City Council
Newport City Council is the governing body for the city of Newport, one of the subdivisions of Wales within the United Kingdom. It consists of 50 councillors, representing the city's 20 wards. Since the 2008 election, the council has been controlled jointly by the Conservatives and Liberal...
and the Welsh Government.
The objectives of the Company are:
- To promote the development of Newport as a premier location for business, enabling the city to act as a major driver of economic growth and prosperity in south-east Wales.
- To promote the economic vitality of Newport city centreNewport city centreNewport city centre is traditionally regarded as the area of Newport bounded by the west bank of the River Usk, the George Street Bridge, the eastern flank of Stow Hill and the Great Western Main Line. Most of the city centre is contained within two conservation areas: the central area and the area...
by stimulating investment in retail and office development, leisure, educational facilities and city centre housing, and to create an attractive and culturally vibrant city centre. - To maximise access to and within Newport and its city centre in order to support economic development and assist easier and more convenient travel around the city and more use of sustainable forms of transport.
- To improve the city's environment, regenerate vacant sites, develop parks and walkways, and make the River UskRiver UskThe River Usk rises on the northern slopes of the Black Mountain of mid-Wales, in the easternmost part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Initially it flows north into Usk Reservoir, then east by Sennybridge to Brecon before turning southeast to flow by Talybont-on-Usk, Crickhowell and...
a focal point for the city. - To contribute to work on the eastern expansion of the city around LlanwernLlanwernLlanwern is an electoral ward and community in the urban-rural fringe of the City of Newport, South Wales. Llanwern ward is bounded by the M4 and Langstone to the north, Ringland, Liswerry and the River Usk to the west, the River Severn to the south and the city boundary to the east...
. - To promote and further the development of the business parks at Newport West around junction 28 of the M4M4 motorwayThe M4 motorway links London with South Wales. It is part of the unsigned European route E30. Other major places directly accessible from M4 junctions are Reading, Swindon, Bristol, Newport, Cardiff and Swansea...
.
See also
- City BridgeCity BridgeCity Bridge is a crossing of the River Usk in the city of Newport, South Wales. It was opened in 2004 as part of the construction/re-generation of the Southern Distributor Road/A48 in Newport....
- Cambrian CentreCambrian CentreThe Cambrian Centre is a small shopping centre in the city of Newport, Wales. Among other units, it houses a Somerfield and one of the city's Wetherspoon's public houses, the John Wallace Linton....
- Crindau MarinaCrindau MarinaCrindau Marina is a possible development in Crindau, Newport. The marina would provide opportunities for new housing, shops and leisure facilities focused around a waterside location...
- Friars WalkFriars WalkFriars Walk is a projected shopping centre in Newport city centre.The original £222m scheme was intended to cover an area bounded by Kingsway, Upper Dock Street and the existing Kingsway Shopping Centre, including parts of John Frost Square and the bus station...
- Kingsway Shopping CentreKingsway Shopping CentreThe Kingsway Shopping Centre is the principal under-cover shopping centre in the city of Newport, Wales. It has several levels and includes a range of high street shops and privately-owned boutiques. It is also home to the city's museum, art gallery and Newport Central library...
- LlanwernLlanwernLlanwern is an electoral ward and community in the urban-rural fringe of the City of Newport, South Wales. Llanwern ward is bounded by the M4 and Langstone to the north, Ringland, Liswerry and the River Usk to the west, the River Severn to the south and the city boundary to the east...
/Llanwern steelworksLlanwern steelworksLlanwern Steelworks is located in Llanwern, east of the City of Newport, South Wales.Built by Richard Thomas & Baldwin Ltd, the works was originally referred to locally as "The RTB", before being called Spencer Works and later Llanwern... - M4 Bypass toll roadM4 TollThe New M4 was a proposed motorway south of Newport, South Wales, which would have been the United Kingdom's second full toll-paying motorway. The plans were dropped by the Welsh Assembly Government in July 2009....
- Newport bus stationNewport bus stationNewport bus station is a bus terminus located in the city centre, Newport, South Wales. It is the largest road transport hub for public services in the county.-Layout:...
- Newport City footbridgeNewport City footbridgeThe Newport City footbridge is a pedestrian/cycle bridge over the River Usk in the city of Newport, United Kingdom.The bridge links the east bank of the river in the vicinity of Colne Street in Maindee to a new public space called Usk Place/University Plaza on the west bank. It is the first major...
- Newport railway stationNewport railway stationNewport railway station is the 3rd busiest railway station in Wales , situated in Newport city centre. It is part of the British railway system owned by Network Rail and is operated by Arriva Trains Wales, although First Great Western and CrossCountry also provide services...
- Riverfront Arts CentreRiverfront Arts CentreThe Riverfront is the principal and newest theatre and arts centre in the City of Newport, South Wales. It is located on the west bank of the River Usk on the Bristol Packet Wharf in the city centre...
- Rodney ParadeRodney ParadeRodney Parade is a stadium in the city of Newport, south Wales. Located on the east bank of the River Usk in Newport city centre it is primarily used for rugby matches and is the home ground of Newport RFC and the Newport Gwent Dragons regional team.-History:...
(New Newport Stadium) - Southern Distributor RoadSouthern Distributor RoadThe Southern Distributor Road is a principal distributor road in Newport that runs from the Coldra roundabout in the east of Newport to Tredegar Park M4 Junction 28) in the west of Newport and includes City Bridge, a bow-string arch bridge spanning the River Usk...
- University of Wales, NewportUniversity of Wales, NewportThe University of Wales, Newport is a university based in Newport, South Wales. The university has two campuses; Caerleon on the northern outskirts of the city and a £35 million campus on the banks of the River Usk in Newport city centre opened in 2011...