Caerleon in Bloom ( CIB) was originally introduced thanks to Caerleon Labour Councillors Rosemary Butler, now Assembly Member for Newport West, Cliff Suller and Jim Kirkwood.

A committee was set up and included many local volunteers. Thanks to their hard work and commitment. It became hugely successful for many years, providing hanging baskets, planters, amberols, flower beds around Caerleon and also included a highly popular annual competition.
In 2004 CIB was resurrected by the incoming Labour Councillors ; Cliff Suller, Gail Giles and Paul Huntley with the help of Rosemary Butler AM, Newport City Council and UWN, Caerleon.

A new committee has been formed who are proving to be dynamic, enthusiastic and hard working. Caerleon is blooming again and this year ( 2007) the Annual competition has been restarted.

Caerleon In Bloom Committee
Chairperson Cllr Cliff Suller, Tel: 221922
Vice Chair Norman Stevens Tel: 420187
Secretary Anne Parker, Tel: 422693
Treasurer David Jenkins Tel: 423434
Information Officer Cllr Gail Giles, Tel: 421947
Caerleon in Bloom Competition
The Caerleon In Bloom Committee is re-introducing its Annual Competition which is free and open to all Caerleon residents
There will be seven categories on which entrants will be judged:

1. Best front garden
2. Best Display -hanging baskets, window boxes, containers
3. Best Public House, Public Building or Retail Display
4. Best Group of Houses ( 5 or more) with gardens
5. Best Group of Houses ( 5 or more) without gardens
6. Best Community Effort for Schools & Societies
7. Chairperson’s Special Award

The judges’ decision will be final and winners will be invited to a presentation evening in September.
Funding
CIB is reliant on fundraising and donations. Caerleon Councillors provide support through their Neighbourhood Allowances, Newport City Council provide advice and practical support as well as plants and watering ( paid for), UWN Caerleon Campus assist with provision of some plants, local businesses, societies, committees and residents are also providing much needed financial help.
Caerleon is blooming again and if you can support us in any way please contact any of the above.