Cafe owners announce new outdoor seating pergola to begin

Planning permission has been granted for The Glade Café's pergola; construction is due to start on February 9 and is expected to last two weeks, weather permitting.

The Glade Café will build a new outdoor pergola to provide extra shelter and seating for visitors. Planning permission for the project has been granted after an extended process with Newport City Council. Work is scheduled to start on February 9 and is expected to take two weeks, weather permitting. The project is part of wider discussions about investment in the Welfare Grounds. Key details: - Planning permission for the pergola has been granted and construction is scheduled to begin on February 9, with an expected two-week programme, weather permitting. - The café said earlier delays in the planning process contributed to financial losses in parts of 2025 and a slow start to 2026. - The project has grant funding from the Welsh Government's Weather Proofing Department to support winter trading and provide sheltered seating. - Construction will be carried out by Newport-based RP Taylor Carpentry and MB Design Architectural Services Ltd will support the build and liaise with Newport City Council's Building Control. - The Community Council is discussing further investment in the Welfare Grounds, including a proposed new park and repairs to the footpath linking Jubilee Park to the Welfare Grounds. - The café acknowledged local support from Colin Atyeo, councillors on the Rogerstone committee, and the grounds team led by Steve. Summary: The pergola aims to improve year-round use of The Glade Café by adding sheltered, high-quality seating. Construction is set to begin on February 9 and should conclude in about two weeks, weather permitting. The project sits alongside broader proposals for park investment and footpath repairs in the Welfare Grounds. Further details on those wider plans are under discussion.