Tag Archives: cardiff
Know the difference between the cabs of Cardiff
Who knew that it’s an offence for an offence for a driver of a taxi to refuse a fare that starts and ends within the Cardiff boundary without reasonable excuse while private hire vehicles are allowed to refuse fares and it is an offence for a private hire driver to pick up a fare without […]
Construction work progressing well on Ysgol Glan Morfa, flagship Cardiff primary school in Splott
Construction work on a new Welsh-medium primary school in Cardiff is progressing well. The £7.8 million school is being built on Lewis Road. Once complete it will allow Ysgol Glan Morfa to double in size. The primary school is currently operating from a location on nearby Moorland Road, and will move to its new home […]
Applying for a primary school place in Cardiff: what you need to know
The deadline for applying for a primary school place is fast approaching (8th of January no less) and some parents may be dreading the whole process. Fear not, for Cardiff Council has issued a quick guide. Read on to find out what to do and by when… Starting primary school is an exciting time […]
Cardiff Council consultation on the way forward after Communities First
On 14th February 2017 the Welsh Government confirmed that Communities First will be phased out by 31st March 2018 and outlined a new approach that will be taken to tackling poverty across Wales. Some funding is available to provide employment service and to build Resilient Communities and Cardiff Council would like to engage with as many people […]
Day of celebration marks the 70th anniversary of the handover of Cardiff Castle to the people of Cardiff
In September 1947, the 5thMarquess of Bute presented Cardiff Castle and its parklands to its citizens. To mark the 70thanniversary of this event, the Castle will be taking a trip back to the 1940s in a special day full of nostalgia for this post-war period to be held on Sunday 10 September from 10am to […]
Making mouths water across Cardiff; local blog ‘Mac n Me’ celebrates all things macaroni cheese!
Macaroni cheese is a well-known comfort food and Mac n Me takes comfort in tasting and reviewing as many dishes as possible on our behalf. Set up by Splottlander Nicki, the award-winning blog goes from strength-to-strength and recently covered one of our very own local businesses. Inksplott is delighted to present its latest interview. […]
New website is one-stop-shop for well-being services
A new website has been launched to provide residents in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan with a one-stop-shop for information on a range of well-being services, activities and support available to them and their families. Launched this week, Dewis Cymru is a new online directory that allows users to access information on services in […]
Antiques Roadshow comes to Cardiff Castle in September
It’s time to check the attic folks! Antiques Roadshow, one of the BBC’s old treasures, winds its way to Wales next month. The show will pitch up in ye olde Cardiff Castle on the 6th September, offering a classic opportunity to value your valuables. The TV programme is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and […]
Ysgol Glan Morfa expansion part of plan to double number of Welsh primary school places in Cardiff
Construction of a new Welsh-medium primary school in Cardiff is underway, signalling the start of a project that will double the size of Ysgol Glan Morfa in Splott. Being built on Lewis Road, the £7.8m school will provide a new home for Ysgol Glan Morfa when it moves next summer from its current location on […]