The next stage of a community boundaries review is under way in Newport.

The city council has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to some of Newport’s 36 community areas – as well as updating the number of community councillors representing some neighbourhoods.

Not every part of Newport has a community council, but everyone lives in a community area, the local authority explained.

It said the review is “aimed at making sure boundaries are in the right place for elections in the future”, and it is a legal requirement to report back to the Democracy and Boundary Commission every 12 years.

An initial round of consultation was held late last year and gave residents and community councils a first opportunity........

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