Urgent calls for city centre regeneration as Newport deemed to have UK’s highest empty shop rate Friday, 11 July, 2025 Fresh calls for urgent action to regenerate Newport have been made after it was confirmed the city has the highest number of boarded up shops in the UK. Research by Centre for Cities found that Newport has a vacancy rate of 19% - more than double that of London’s 8.5%. The study also found that nearly 5% of high street expenditure escapes Newport and is spent in neighbouring Cardiff. Natasha... Local News
Asghar Takes Part in Talking Shop Chat 12th February 2025 South Wales East Senedd Member, Natasha Asghar, was a guest at the Talking Shop Democratic and Cultural Centre, which hosted a “Meet Your Senedd Member” event... Local News
“We must do all we can to protect pubs and breweries,” MS declares following state of the nation report launch 5th February 2025 More needs to be done to support the fantastic breweries and pubs in South Wales East and across the country. That was the plea from Natasha Asghar MS after she... Local News
MS delivers book bundle to primary school 3rd February 2025 A bundle of fantasy books has been given to pupils at Penygarn Primary School by their local Member of the Welsh Parliament. Natasha Asghar MS visited the... Local News
College ‘fantastic’ at nurturing students’ talents, MS says 30th January 2025 Students at Coleg Gwent gave Natasha Asghar MS a glimpse into their studies and life at college. Natasha, who represents South Wales East in the Welsh... Local News
MS highlights importance of NSPCC Talk PANTS week 28th January 2025 A campaign aimed at helping to keep children safe from abuse will be highlighted with a week of activities across Wales. Natasha Asghar MS is supporting the... Local News
Students will pay price for private school tax raid 22nd January 2025 Teachers, parents, and students have spelled out the impact of the UK Government's private school tax raid to the Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education this... Local News
MS joins celebrations at iconic Newport music venue 20th January 2025 Natasha Asghar, Senedd Member for South Wales East, joined the celebrations at Le Pub on Newport High Street recently. Le Pub, a cornerstone of the local music... Local News
Crisis developing within ALN waiting times, MS warns 17th January 2025 Schools must be given adequate support to help deal with the expected influx of youngsters being diagnosed with ADHD and autism in the coming years. That was... Local News
MS launches competition to find ‘Best of Newport’ 13th January 2025 A competition to find some of the best establishments in Newport has been launched by the area’s Member of the Welsh Parliament. Natasha Asghar MS is on a... Local News
