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This page lists the many letters that have appeared in the press relating to Newport Council's plans to build houses and the new Glan Usk primary school on the Glebelands hazardous waste landfill site situated near St Julians in Newport, south Wales.

Like the rest of our 'Glebelands' web pages, this page is under development. This means that everyone has an opportunity to contribute to the usefulness of this page. So, if you have a press clipping that you believe should be included in this historical record, please contact us at:

Also, feel free to contact us if you would like to propose a new or amended summary for any of the letters listed below.

Green concerns
South Wales Argus, 13 March 2014
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No rows please
South Wales Argus, 10 March 2014
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Anti for a reason
South Wales Argus, 5 March 2014
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Flood question
South Wales Argus, 27 February 2014
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Floods hit sport
South Wales Argus, 24 February 2014
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Speak over plan
South Wales Argus, 15 January 2014
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We told you so
South Wales Argus, 13 December 2013
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Stop this plan
South Wales Argus, 09 December 2013
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Please review presentation
South Wales Argus, 02 May 2012
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A council elections topic?
South Wales Argus, 31 January 2012
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Glebelands not a dead issue
South Wales Argus, 30 January 2012
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Thanks for clarifications
South Wales Argus, 23 January 2012
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Concern is for safety of pedestrians
South Wales Argus, 17 January 2012
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Time to put this issue to rest
South Wales Argus, 6 January 2012
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Knowledge of the area
South Wales Argus, 3 January 2012
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Back in the old routine
South Wales Argus, 20 December 2011
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Newport planners seem to enjoy polluting our city
South Wales Argus, 16 December 2011
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Complete campaigner's good work
South Wales Argus, 20 September 2011
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Old grudges are being revived
South Wales Argus, 20 September 2011
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Campaigner will be missed
South Wales Argus, 16 September 2011
The picture alongside this letter will bring back some memories for many! 

In the picture, providing support to John Martin, you will find Brian Donovan (Glebelands Action Group); David Davies (now MP for Monmouth); Matthew Evans (now Chair of Cabinet, and Leader of Council); the late Dave Thorndell (Glebelands Action Group); and Ed Townsend (Cabinet Member Regeneration and Deputy Leader of Council).

Do you recognise anyone else?
 
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How much more traffic in Bank Street?
South Wales Argus, 30 August 2011
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Doubtful actions and decisions
South Wales Argus, 23 November 2010
Note that this letter was prompted by the South Wales Argus article: 'Consultation on Newport taxis was flawed'.
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Do members read reports?
South Wales Argus, 8 October 2010
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Queries over Alliance
South Wales Argus, 6 October 2010
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Glebelands Alliance is not defunct
South Wales Argus, 4 October 2010
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No closed doors?
South Wales Argus, 24 September 2010
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Why is testing still going on?
South Wales Argus, 21 September 2010
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Another old chestnut
South Wales Argus, 16 September 2010
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Time to call in the ombudsman
South Wales Argus, 13 September 2010
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Challenge agreements
South Wales Argus, 26 August 2010
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Any other secret agreements?
South Wales Argus, 19 August 2010
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Acting against public interest?
South Wales Argus, 15 June 2010
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Bumper to bumper traffic
South Wales Argus, 29 January 2010
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Points
South Wales Argus, 28 August 2009
Note that web address at the end of the letter should have read: http://www.chepstowfoe.org.uk/glebelands/documents.htm#gadg
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Real risk of contamination at this site
South Wales Argus, 22 April 2009
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Re: Recent soil sampling at the Glebelands
South Wales Argus, 30 March 2009
Mr Winmill writes about his role as Glebelands park manager during the 1960s and wonders if there is a connection between his duties on the site and his subsequent bowel cancer.
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Re: No Environmental Impact Assessment
South Wales Argus, 24 March 2009
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Why rely on us for toxic info?
South Wales Argus, 04 February 2009
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Re: 'High Risk' soil contamination
South Wales Argus, 04 February 2009
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Report detailed site's dangers
South Wales Argus, 29 January 2009
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Views caused 'grave offence'
South Wales Argus, 20 November 2003
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What action group wants
South Wales Argus, 20 November 2003
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Glebelands is best site
South Wales Argus, 04 June 2003
This writer believes that the waste could be dealt with through normal building practices.
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Provide a safe school - now
South Wales Argus, 23 May 2003
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Why this site is not right and safe for our children
South Wales Argus, 23 May 2003
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Don't disturb the land there
South Wales Argus, 23 May 2003
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Re: Support for the teachers
South Wales Argus, 22 May 2003
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Find cash for Durham Road
South Wales Argus, 10 May 2003
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It's not too much to ask
South Wales Argus, ?? ???? 2003
Probably published in May 2003
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Toxic site is no place for pupils
South Wales Argus, ?? May 2003
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Where is common sense?
South Wales Argus, ?? May 2003
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Build, but not on this landfill site
South Wales Argus, ?? May 2003
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No information available to date
South Wales Argus, ?? ???? 2003
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Response is a disgrace
South Wales Argus, ?? ???? 2003
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As safe as knowledge permits
South Wales Argus, ?? ???? 2003
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Putting profit before safety
South Wales Argus, ?? ???? 2002
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Listen to the kid's champion
South Wales Argus, 28 December 2001
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Points
South Wales Argus, 01 November 2001
One of those rare letters in which a councillor criticises the 'anti park' stance of Newport Council, as the council continues its drive to deprive people of recreational areas.
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Contempt for local authority
South Wales Argus, 29 October 2001
Another perspective on public consultation and the planning process in Newport.
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More playing fields, please
South Wales Argus, 05 March 2001
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We have every right to moan
South Wales Argus, 25 January 2001
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Get independent check on soil
South Wales Argus, ?? September 2000
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'Shouting match' meeting
South Wales Argus, ?? September 2000
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Points
South Wales Argus, 08 August 2000
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Re: Council does not want to answer questions
South Wales Argus, 01 August 2000
Refers to a letter from Mrs Little dated 24 July 2000.
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When will they talk to us?
South Wales Argus, 08 June 2000
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Challenge to school chief
South Wales Argus, 08 June 2000
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The Jim Dyer column: Glebelands Action Group
South Wales Argus, 06 June 2000
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Surely we want the best?
South Wales Argus, 23 May 2000
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Ignoring voice of the people
South Wales Argus, 8 May 2000
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The Jim Dyer column: Glebelands
South Wales Argus, 18 April 2000
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Points
South Wales Argus, 18 April 2000
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Council not consulting the public
South Wales Argus, 18 April 2000
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Why we are consulting the people
South Wales Argus, ?? March 2000
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Ask residents, too, about school site
South Wales Argus, ?? ???? 200?
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Build the school, it's safe enough
South Wales Argus, Date Not Known
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For the record
South Wales Argus, Date Not Known
In praise of Walter Waters
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Meetings pay lip service to the public
South Wales Argus, Date Not Known
Not specifically related to the Glebelands, but provides another perspective regarding the lack of effectiveness of, and progress by, Newport Council. Stephen Jones of Rogerstone community council writes, "The contempt for local residents is quite clear".
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Re: Letter from Newport's Director of Education, 22 May
South Wales Argus, Date Not Known
Council is scraping bottom of barrel
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Plan is against people's wishes
South Wales Argus, Date Not Known
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Does council leader want to gag us?
South Wales Argus, Date Not Known
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GAG is doing a wonderful job
South Wales Argus, Date Not Known
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