Newport rough sleeping ban consultation 'flawed'

Begging and rough sleeping could be banned in Newport city centre in a bid to make the area more appealing.

Newport council said it had consulted on the plans at a time when efforts were being made to improve the area, including building a shopping centre.

It said the issues were among the most frequent concerns reported to Gwent Police and the fire service.

John Puzey, director of Shelter Cymru, told BBC Radio Wales' Good Morning Wales the consultation was "flawed".