Author Archives: Lynne Thomas
What’s on in Splott this November
The leaves have turned, the nights have drawn in and the fireworks are firing. That’s right folks, November is upon us! As usual, there’s plenty going on in our part of Cardiff this autumnal month. Here’s a handy list of events and activities in Splott and surrounding areas to brighten these darker days… Tuesday 5th […]
Solved! The mystery of the Splott stink!
In recent weeks, there has been a pungent pong sweeping over Splott and residents have been keen to trace the stinky source. Quite a few of us reported the smell to environmental regulators in a quest to uncover the pongy point of origin. So bad was the smell that one resident commented online that, despite […]
What’s on in Splott this October
The leaves are turning, the nights are drawing in and little humans get ready for an evening of trick or treat…that’s right folks, October is upon us! As usual, there’s plenty going on in our part of Cardiff this happy halloween month. Here’s a handy list of events and activities in Splott and surrounding areas… […]
Contract awarded for construction of the new Willows High School
Cardiff Council can announce the contractor chosen to carry out the main build of the new Willows High School has been awarded to Morgan Sindall Construction. The education investment worth more than £60m, will provide excellent quality education environments to support and enhance teaching and learning, as well ascomprehensive sports facilities, including sports hall, gym, drama […]
Splott chef nominated for national award
A former carer who admits he ‘couldn’t fry an egg’ to begin with has been selected as one of the top social care chefs in Wales. Social care chef Jake couldn’t fry an egg until love of people inspired him to try his hand in the kitchen. Jake Murray, from Splott, has worked in the […]
Splott pays tribute to loved local councillor
Splott woke today to the terribly sad news that much loved and respected local councillor, Jane Henshaw, passed away on the weekend. Jane, originally from North Wales, worked for CAB as a welfare rights specialist, debt counsellor and tutor and also worked in Adult Education teaching Women’s History and Assertiveness Training. For most of her […]
Have your say on Moorland Road traffic
Concerns over the through traffic on Moorland Road and the surrounding area have been raised by the local Ward Councillors and residents. Some of the concerns raised include: Now there is a survey set up to seek to further understand the traffic related issues raised for the Moorland Road area. If you would like to […]
Open top bus tour of Splott this Saturday!
Open top bus tour of Splott launches community museum project What’s Splott famous for, and what does it mean to you? Open top bus tours of Splott are being offered on Saturday September 21st to celebrate one of Cardiff’s most cherished and famous communities, inviting the local community to come on board and help create […]
Bingo Hall redevelopment welcomes first residents
The first residents move into state-of-the-art new homes on site of old Bingo Hall The first residents have now moved into state-of-the-art new apartments developed by Cardiff based housing and support provider Taff Housing. The new apartments on the brownfield site of a former Bingo Hall in Splott have been fitted with innovative infrared wallpaper, […]