Monthly Archives: September 2018

What do you do when you find or lose a doggy? Cardiff Dogs Home’s new website has the answers

Going to Cardiff Dogs Home is now just a click away following the launch of their new website.   The website www.cardiffdogshome.co.uk offers information and advice on everything from microchipping to what to do if you lose (or find) a dog. All the dogs currently available to rehome can also be viewed on the site.  Currently that […]

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Splott speed sign plonked in centre of pavement set to be moved

So, in theory, a sign to slow down traffic near a primary school is a good thing, right? Not when it’s placed in the middle of a pavement leaving no room for buggies, bikes or mobility machines to pass without veering close to the road!   Last night, much frustration (and a fair bit of […]

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Relief as Splott not set to lose a colourful landmark

A petition was launched this week to save Cardiff landmark Blue Flash, Power Box & Meshchips after it was feared that Western Power Distribution, who owns the site, may have planned to remove and demolish part of the sculpture.   The zany artwork, consisting of a blue flash of lightening on a red power box […]

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Have your say on where traffic enforcement cameras should be put in Cardiff

Moving traffic enforcement cameras have been installed in Cardiff to improve the traffic flow, free up the bus lanes and keep Cardiff moving.   Congestion has been highlighted as a problem in Cardiff, and issues often occur when motorists block access to certain roads by waiting illegally in yellow box junctions or taking banned turns […]

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Cardiff Council cabinet to discuss future of parks in the city

Budget cuts are biting; could residents be asked to pitch in?   If you are one of many people in Splott and Tremorfa who enjoy using its green spaces then you will be watching closely for the outcome of an upcoming Cardiff Council cabinet meeting. How to safeguard Cardiff’s parks and green spaces for future […]

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Ysgol Glan Morfa one of four 21st Century Schools opened in Cardiff this summer

Four brand new primary schools have opened in Cardiff as part of the city’s 21stCentury schools programme and Splott’s very own Welsh language primary, Ysgol Glan Morfa, is one of them.   Representing a combined investment of £22.6m, Ysgol Gymraeg Glan Morfa, Gabalfa Primary School, Howardian Primary School and Ysgol Gymraeg Glan Ceubal all moved […]

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Paws for thought: what if pooches were not allowed in Parks in Splott? Wooftastic idea or a bit of a dog?

In an attempt to tackle dog-fouling in communal green spaces, Cardiff Council announced this week a proposal to curb access for dogs to its parks.   Some dog owners have already commented on the proposals.  @lolapop1 tweeted to Inksplott:   “Have you seen this @inksplott? Ridiculously harsh proposals from @cardiffcouncil that would affect use of […]

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Help bring a Splott home back to its former glory

Local shout out for help with a renovation project. This week, a woman got in touch with Inksplott to request help from fellow Splottlanders to return her new home in our fair land to its former glory.   Eleni and her fiancé Phil have recently bought a do-er upper of a house on Moorland Road.  […]

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How a local organisation is reaching out to help people back into work

Local organisation CCHA launches new project to help people find employment.   Reach is a new Active Inclusion Fund project hosted by Adamsdown-based Cardiff Community Housing Association (CCHA) and is supported by funding from the European Social Fund through Welsh European Funding Office and Wales Council for Voluntary Action. They can help people that are […]

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