What discussions has the Welsh Government had with Newport City Council about developing the old Sainsbury's site in the Shaftesbury area of Newport?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality | Answered on 30/09/2026
Welsh Government officials have been in discussion with Newport City Council regarding the future of the former Sainsbury’s site. The site has been being promoted as a strategic mixed-use regeneration opportunity within Newport’s wider city centre regeneration strategy.