Cllr Thomas Janke

Reflecting on what’s been another important year in our lives, getting back to a bit of normality following the pandemic. Not without it’s challenges of course, the cost of everything is still too high and there’s conflicts costing unnecessary innocents lives abroad. Here’s hoping that after a GE in May ‘24 that we begin to see some stability politically and economically. 🤞🏼

On a personal note, it’s been an incredible year of achievements, surrounded with the love and support of my family & friends. I married the love of my life, visited Poland, Ireland and Colorado as I expand my professional career. ✈️

I was gratefully re-elected to represent the people of our town/borough and became Deputy Mayor of Newport Town Council and hope to continue to help steer this fantastic institution forward for the greater good of our community alongside some excellent colleagues. 🤝🏼

The wife started a new business and the kids continue to fill us pride everyday with gleaming reports from their respected schools. We even watched the incredible Hans Zimmer in concert which was special 🥰

I sincerely hope everyone has a great evening and all the very best for 2024. 👍🏼

HAPPY NEW YEAR ONE AND ALL 🥳

*UPDATE* The lights are now working again as reported by Thomas Hoof 👍🏼

The traffic lights on the Stafford St/Audley Rd junction are not working properly. Please take care.

I have reported directly to the council’s highways contractors Balfour Beatty as the TWC “out of hours” numbers aren’t currently operational.

Hopefully they’ll be out to rectify the problem today.

Merry Christmas to all and happy birthday Jesus Christ, our Lord. 👼

May your blessed day be filled with love, laughter and joy. 🙏

I am officially on my Christmas break from this afternoon, so I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May 2024 bring you peace, happiness and prosperity!

If you have any council related issues, there are “Out of Hours” contacts available here: https://www.telford.gov.uk/homepage/215/out_of_hours_contact_numbers

Thanks to each of you for your continued support. 😁

Great too these young people using the facilities. Excellent! 😁

Not a lot places like this in many communities up and down the country. We're very fortunate to have a place for our young people to relax and socialise of an evening.

Worth getting your children involved. 😊

OPENS TONIGHT FROM 3-5PM!

Pop in for some fab teatime deals, and a warm, safe space to chill for awhile.

Toastie & Hot drink £2

Toastie & a barista hot drink £3

If you're in the area today and have a burning question to put to the NEOs on site, why not go on down to Audley Ave between 10:00-11:30 today and have a chat.

Telford & Wrekin have recognised that Audley Avenue is the highest street in Newport for fly tipping.

We would like to engage with nearby residents regarding any environmental concerns and to facilitate this, the Neighbourhood Enforcement Officers will be parked up on Audley Avenue this Thursday the 14th December between 10 and 11.30am.

The officers will be stood by a small EV due to the location, instead of the engagement van.

Councillors past and present coming together to help improve this fantastic community building. 😁

Welcome news indeed. 😁

The Hub is opening on Monday & Tuesday's from 3-5pm, starting Tuesday the 12th December!

🎉This means The Hub is now open after school 5 days a week and offering great after school Teatime deals, and a warm, safe place for young people, and the community to meet.

🎮🎯 activities available for all ages including music, games, consoles, places to charge phones and devices and a homework station.

This initiative is thanks to funding from National Grid, and will allow the Hub Café' to open to the community from 3-5 on a Monday and a Tuesday from 12th December until 31st March 2024.

Happy Hanukkah to all those in Newport and surrounding area celebrating from today.

May the light of Hanukkah candles bring peace and tranquillity to your homes and hearts.

Hag Chanukah Sameach!

Please note.

❗️ Our A&E departments are really busy right now.

Please help our hard-working teams by choosing the right service for your needs and keeping A&E free for life-threatening emergencies.

👉 www.shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk/your-health/think-which-service/

Please note the changes to the usually bin day collections for Newport area over the Xmas period. 🗑

Tues 26th December changed to Weds 27th December
Tues 2nd January changes to Wed 3rd January

Up and at them this morning in Shuker Close through to Audley Ave. ☃️

Clearing the snow on the pavements is hard work, even my eyes are sweating. 🥵

Hopefully now a much safer passage for some of our community’s most vulnerable and the school foot traffic tomorrow. 😁

Happy St Andrews Day to all those celebrating today. 🥳

Latha fèill Anndrais sona dhuibh! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

LOCAL PLAN ¦ Update

Telford & Wrekin Council are holding a Local Plan drop-in event THIS Thursday the 30th of November at The Hub Newport. Telford officers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the Local Plan.

🏡 YOUR VIEWS MATTER: We want to hear from you on the Telford and Wrekin draft Local Plan 🏡

📅 Mark your calendars! We invite all residents and stakeholders to our public drop-in event as part of the Telford and Wrekin draft Local Plan consultation.

📌 Drop-in event in Newport will be held this Thursday 30 Nov 2023 | 11am -2pm | The Hub Newport
Your views matter! 💬 View the Telford and Wrekin draft Local Plan and share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas here > https://orlo.uk/LocalPlan2040_4esMr

Please note: feedback can only to be formally registered by making ‘duly made comment’ for further information visit the Local Plan website, any feedback received within the comments section below, whilst valuable, cannot be considered by law.

Local Plan Overview of the Local Plan

Wishing a joyous Gurpurab to all individuals observing this occasion today, in Newport and the wider borough.

The teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji not only laid the foundation of the Sikh religion but also encapsulated the essence of unity and communication.

Some very useful information should you find a poor unfortunate soul sleeping in the street. 👇🏼

Please remember to show those less fortunate compassion and empathy. 💛

If you know anyone who is rough sleeping, please contact our Housing Hotline at 01952 381925, weekdays 9am – 5pm ☎️
Our Housing Solutions team supports people who are rough sleeping across the borough, helping them to find accommodation 🏠
Working closely with Maninplace , KiP and Stay - Telford as part of the Rough Sleeper Task Force, our team offers a range of support options and access to accommodation for all those known to services as rough sleeping.
Not everyone who is homeless wants the support offered to them. But our team and local partners are committed to doing everything possible, to help get everyone off the street and into housing.
Find out more:
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https://orlo.uk/IwEIE

Newport Xmas Lights Switch-On 2023 🤳

The best town council team in England. 😁

Team NTC ready for tonight!!

See you soon.😊

Santa is coming to town!! 😁😁😁

🎉TONIGHTS THE NIGHT!🎉

The Newport Christmas Lights Switch-On is TONIGHT!

🎤Entertainment on the stage from 5-8pm.
🎅🦌Christmas Parade 5.50pm
💡Switch-On 6pm
🎡Fun Fair 5-8pm (Lower Bar)
🐄🐑Living Nativity 5-8pm (St. Mary's Street)
🎅🦌Santa & Reindeer 6.20-8pm (Butter Cross & High Street opposite St. Nicholas Church)
⛪️Carol Service St. Nicholas Church 6.30pm
🛍🥤🌭Lots of late night shopping, food, drink, craft - fun for the whole family!

Really looking forward to tomorrow night. Always a special occasion when Newport’s lights are switched on. See you there! 🎄

This Friday looks set to be another superb Xmas Lights Switch-On event! See you there. 😁

Lazy and inconsiderate dog owners, is the time it takes to pull a poo bag out of your pocket worth the risk of toxocariasis induced blindness in a child?

Pick up your dog’s poo. It’s really that simple!

Anyone witness to such foul behaviour can report it here: https://www.telford.gov.uk/info/20482/street_care_and_cleaning/97/dog_fouling/2

Had the pleasure to share coffee and discuss Council Ward business with a TWC Senior Director this morning at Costa Coffee. Various issues discussed including but not limited to;

- Millwood Mere/Bloor Homes
- Station Rd Crossings
- Outstanding Traffic Regulation Orders
- Cycling & walking infrastructure
- School Streets Schemes pilot in Newport

I very much appreciate the opportunity to have some face to face with those who run the council. Updates on these matters soon.

As always, if you have any concerns or questions feel free to contact me: [email protected]

It's almost time for Newports Light Switch On event so we are here to tell you that we will be remaining open from 10am-8pm on this date for sit in and takeaway drinks and baked goods🎉⛄🎄.

All relevant event information can be found on The Hub noticeboard and Newport Town Councils website.

*Please note we will not be operating our regular lunchtime menu after 5pm*

Congratulations to all the winners of NTC’s Christmas Card Competition. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Some fantastic entries! 😁

My heartfelt thanks as Deputy Mayor to everyone who turned out and paid their respects to our fallen heroes. It was my honour to lay a wreath on behalf of NTC and to stand alongside other veterans of various wars and service backgrounds.

Despite the wet and cold, it was another really well attended Remembrance Service.

We will remember them 🌺

Immaculately observed Armistice service at Newport Cemetery war graves. Thank you all this that attended.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them. 🙏

Photo credit: Paul Quinn

It’s going to be a beautiful morning to pay respects to those who’ve paid the ultimate sacrifice. All welcome.

Audley Ave Enhanced Crossing | Update

I’m delighted to announce the work to create the enhanced crossing on Audley Ave will begin in two weeks. Not only enabling a safer route to NJS, Infants and BBS from Shuker Fields, but also managing the speed of vehicles along this road owing to the giveway/priority to oncoming vehicles.

Pre-election promise delivered 😁

Wishing everyone celebrating across our community a joyous and illuminated Diwali! 🎉

May the festival of lights bring warmth and prosperity to your life.🕯️

Newport Library Update - statement from the Clerk - Jo Reay

We were approached by Telford and Wrekin Council a couple of months ago with an opportunity to work with them to look at the library provision in Newport.

Newport Town Council have very recently carried out a survey with all of our residents with an unprecedented amount of surveys returned. The responses made it very clear to us how well regarded the library is and how important it is that there continues to be a library in town.

That is why Newport Town Council committed in the Full Town Council meeting in October (minutes are available to view on the website) to explore every opportunity to ensure the future security and high standard of service at Newport library is maintained.

We stand with our residents on this issue. We value the library as an important asset to our community.

All Councillors and staff at Newport Town Council are working hard on your behalf to secure the future of the library.

Please don't hesitate to contact the Guildhall with any comments and queries regarding the library. You can email [email protected]

Please note information that outlines the traffic management arrangements for the Newport Christmas Light Switch On Event. 🎄

The traffic management arrangements will commence on Friday 24th November 2023 at 15:00pm and finish at 21:00pm along High Street, Lower Bar, Upper Bar, St Marys Street, New Street and Stafford Street, Newport.

The diversion route for vehicular traffic travelling in all directions will be signed on site.

There will also be a temporary suspension of the one-way order along New Street.

Millwood Mere ¦ Update

I have today received acknowledgment from TWC Planning Enforcement who are set to investigate non-compliance with approved plans regards drainage from the land west of Station Rd.

Millwood Mere ¦ Update

Despite previous concerns raised over the environmental impact of the run-off silt from Bloor Homes site on Station Rd into Millwood Mere (off Ashworth Way), I was appalled today to learn from local residents that pumps are allegedly being used to remove surface water from the site and directed into the Mere.

I asked TWC Planning and Environmental Enforcement teams to urgently investigate this matter and put a stop to any activities that could be polluting Millwood Mere, if that is indeed the case.

Further updates when I have them.

It's time!
Our extended opening hours are finally here🎉. From tomorrow (November 8th) we are extending our opening hours from 3pm to 5pm so join us for our usual menu and a range of coffee's and cakes🙌.