Author Archives: Lynne Thomas
Free School Meals and help to buy uniform
Families on low incomes across the city are being encouraged to check if they are eligible to claim Free School Meals for their children. With many families facing difficulties and money worries due to the continued impact of the pandemic on people’s employment and incomes, Cardiff Council is keen to ensure that everyone who is […]
Restrictions at Lamby Way Recycling Centre
From Monday 10th May, Lamby Way Recycling Centre is undergoing improvement works on site, therefore there will be reduced skip and container availability. Due to the improvement works, they will be unable to accept the following items at Lamby Way: ❌Household/car batteries ❌Computer monitors/TVs ❌Engine oil ❌Fluorescent tubes ❌Fridges/Freezers and large electrical items e.g. dishwashers […]
Help to map your local wildlife this weekend
Cardiff joins 400+ global cities in City Nature Challenge 2021 This weekend, Cardiffians are invited to participate in the 2021 City Nature Challenge; an epic, global citizen science project to collect information about our local wildlife. City Nature Challenge is a BioBlitz event between the 30th of April and the 3rd May, where people attempt to […]
Improving East Cardiff’s flood defences
A new £11m coastal defence scheme designed to help protect east Cardiff from flooding has been discussed by the Council’s Cabinet at their meeting on the 15th March. The Council agreed to tender for a design and build contract for the coastal defence scheme. Currently 249 residential properties and 3 non-residential properties have been identified […]
£220m UK Community Renewal Fund opens for applications
The UK Community Renewal Fund opened on the 19th of April, with £220m of funding from the UK Government available for organisations across the UK to apply for. The new funding intends to support communities by tackling challenges, building skills and creating opportunities that contribute towards the local economy. Cardiff Council will be the lead […]
STAR Hub pool & gym reopens 3rd May
Better Leisure Centres is preparing to re-open its Cardiff fitness facilities from Monday the 3rd of May, including the pool and gym at the STAR Hub. This follows the confirmation announcement from the Welsh Government allowing indoor gyms and pools to re-open. Better Leisure Centres in the city have been forced to close during the […]
DANCE TO TRANSFORM ROATH LIBRARY FOR ADAMSDOWN
Rubicon Dance raises money to restore Roath Library and turn into thriving dance school and community facility. Social arts organisation, Rubicon Dance, is a much loved feature of community life and has called Adamsdown home for decades. Now because of the extraordinary demand for taking part in dance for health, wellbeing, and social reasons, together […]
Senedd Election 2021 What’s it all about?
By now, you will have received at least ten flyers through your door from representatives standing in this year’s Senedd Election (did a quick count of my bundle on the dining table!). But what does it all mean? What are we voting for? Who are we voting for? Read on to find out… Understanding the […]
LAUNCH OF CAMPAIGN TO ERADICATE LITTER AND WASTE ACROSS WALES
One of Wales’ leading environmental charities has launched its biggest ever initiative to eradicate litter and waste. Caru Cymru, led by Keep Wales Tidy in partnership with all Local Authorities in Wales, aims to inspire everyone to take action and care for the environment. The charity is calling on people to take responsibility for the […]