THE future of a popular Newport tea rooms looks to be secure after a Machen-based community interest company announced they will be taking over the site in November.

Cotyledon Business and Management CIC today announced on Twitter that they would be taking over the reins at the Belle Vue tea rooms, currently known as the Parc Pantry tea rooms, on November 1.

The tweet also suggested current staff will be kept on board.

The company tweeted: "Cotyledon are pleased to announce that from 1st November we will be taking over the reins at Belle Vue Park Tea Rooms.

"The amazing staff who you're all familiar with will be joining us as we plan for exciting times ahead on our new adventure."

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Current occupiers Parc Pantry had previously announced they would be giving up their tender at the tearooms and conservatories in Newport’s Belle Vue Park from October 31.

The change comes after a disagreement between the company and Newport City Council.

A statement released by Parc Pantry read: "As much as we would have liked to remain in Belle Vue it saddens us to say that certain sections of Newport City Council and ourselves are moving apart in very different directions over what we feel are in the best interests of the park, its patrons and how the tearooms should operate going forward."

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Newport council responded by announcing that they had been forced to temporarily close the site down after it failed a safety inspection.

The council also said the recent addition of parking charges had no impact on the Parc Pantry's decision to leave.