Kingsway car park to open early August

June 15, 2009

The Kingsway Shopping Centre is set to open its new state-of-the-art car park in the centre of Newport at the beginning of August.
The 1,050 space car park, which includes 30 disabled spaces and parent and child spaces, is located in the heart of city next to the library and Newport Centre.
The car park allows direct access to the newly refurbished Kingsway shopping Centre anchored by Wilkinson and where Peacocks have just re-opened their new larger store.
John Burrows of Newport Unlimited Urban Regeneration Company said "This is a great asset for Newport City Centre and will be convenient for shopping and leisure activities".
Kingsway car park will be open between 8am and midnight providing Newport with modern, secure and accessible parking. The current Capitol car park will close when the new car park opens.
Forty spaces are available for annual permit holders. Further information can be obtained from the centre manager, Michael Hine on 01633 258151.
John Burrows added "With easy access to the Kingsway Centre, City Centre shops, Indoor Market and Farmers Market twice a month, shoppers and workers will now find parking easy and convenient. Near the Leisure Centre, The Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre and River Usk there are plenty of activities to enjoy after a shopping trip".

The car park is owned by UBS Triton Property Fund.

Newport Unlimited
01/07/09

Admiral announces plans to move to new city centre office in Newport

12/01/12

Admiral Group plc has announced provisional plans to take a 20-year lease on a new 77,000 sq ft office building in Newport city centre as part of its continued commitment to south Wales. The company anticipates the building will be ready for occupation by the end of 2013 and will be able to accommodate up to 1,200 members of staff.

The new development will form part of Scarborough Development Group’s redeveloped Cambrian Centre in Queensway, opposite Newport train station. The building’s excellent train and bus links, together with the number of local car parks were major factors in Admiral’s decision to take space there.

Huw Llewellyn, head of property for Admiral Group, said, "Since we opened our first office in Newport in 2008 it has been a great success. We are committed to the city and hope to grow our operation there.

"The new location in Queensway should be much better for our current employees and any future new recruits in Newport. As well as great transport links they will have access to all the amenities and facilities of Newport city centre."

Admiral currently employs 450 people in two offices at Langstone Business Park and moving to the new location gives Admiral the chance to grow should the company need to.

Newport City Council leader, Councillor Matthew Evans, said: "This announcement is a great start to the new year and also a wonderful boost to the physical regeneration of Newport’s city centre.

"I am absolutely delighted they see Newport as an ideal location in which to expand. This will create jobs in the city and much needed employment opportunities for local people.

"It is a positive acknowledgement by Wales’ only FTSE 100 company that Newport is the right destination for them to grow and expand their business and they will have access to a talented and motivated pool of workers."

Councillor Ed Townsend, cabinet member for regeneration, added: "It is brilliant news that Admiral wants to locate into Newport city centre.

"This investment is a massive boost for Newport and will benefit the city economically, aid its regeneration and shows that we are a city open and ready to do business."

Admiral’s move comes as further developments are taking place in Newport city centre. A new multi million pound shopping development is planned for the city’s John Frost Square area and right at the heart of the city, Newport’s indoor market and its surrounding area being improved and opened up to public transport.

The move into the redeveloped Cambrian Centre is subject to terms being finalised between Admiral and the developer, Scarborough Development Group. Huw Thomas who acted for Admiral in the negotiations commented, "We have undergone a very thorough exercise to procure a quality building in the right location which will allow Admiral to grow their business in Newport and at the same time should have a very positive impact on the regeneration of the city centre."

Old Town Dock, Newport development takes another exciting step forward

Landscaping works for Old Town Dock site in Newport was today granted planning permission by Newport City Council The Newport Unlimited funded project to prepare and market the Old Town Dock landscaping development in Newport was granted planning permission today by Newport City Council.

Thousands visit Newport’s first food festival

Newport hosted its first ever food festival on the weekend and it proved to be an overwhelming success with thousands of people visiting the city to sample delights from local producer stalls, watch chef demonstrations and soak up the festival atmosphere.

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