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Sian Burkitt

The pubs, bars, restaurants and businesses in Newport warned or closed over coronavirus breaches

At least six businesses have been warned for non-compliance with coronavirus rules in Newport and one has its licence under review.

Under the Welsh Government's rules, Newport city council, as well Wales' other 21 local authorities, has the power to close businesses which fail to comply with Covid-19 safety guidelines.

This includes things such as social distancing and provision of hygiene measures.

Newport city council has confirmed that officers will be going out and inspecting businesses suspected of non-compliance.

Customers in The Courtyard on Cambrian Road (Mark Lewis)

The new rules came in on August 7 and also gave councils the ability to issue both improvement notices, which require them to take action within a set time frame (a minimum of 48 hours), to take action to revoke venues' licences, or to issue closure notices, which require businesses to close for up to 14 days at a time.

A closure notice can also be given if the required terms of an improvement notice are not met within the specified time frame.

Below is a list of the current pubs, bars, restaurants and businesses issued notices by Newport city council or whose licence is under review, accurate as of September 24:

Breeze Bar, Cambrian Road - Improvement notice

Issued an improvement notice on September 11.

Newport council asked that the bar should only operate with table service or alternatively a social distanced queuing system should be implemented.

Crazy Diamond, High Street - Improvement notice

Issued an improvement notice on September 15.

Newport council stated that on September 12, "patrons were not social distancing at the seated area and Track and Trace system was not compliant with the government regulations".

Royal Albert Inn, Albert Avenue - Improvement notice

Issued an improvement notice on September 11.

Newport council stated that "patrons were not social distancing both inside and outside the premises".

Seawall Tea Rooms, Goldcliff - Improvement notice

Issued an improvement notice.

Newport council stated that during a visit on September 22 there was insufficient signage and floor markings, no hand sanitiser available, and face masks not being worn by staff indoors.

Tawa Indian Restaurant, Styles Avenue - Improvement notice

Improvement notice issued on September 23.

Newport council stated that there was insufficient signage and floor markings, the food buffet was not always supervised, and there were issues with the restaurant's Track and Trace system.

The Courtyard, Cambrian Road - Licence under review

WalesOnline reported on August 4 that Newport city council had made an application to review the licence of The Courtyard following allegations it "operated as a nightclub" on re-opening in July.

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