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Funding for woodland restoration project
The project, Routes to Resilience, aims to improve access for walkers, cyclists and horse riders, by creating a core network of trails.
Pontcanna café could soon sell alcohol
Choose Green/ Milk & Sugar, on 79 Pontcanna Street has applied to Cardiff Council for an alcohol licence.
New play area opens in Canton
Located at Sanatorium Park, it features three slides, climbing platforms and a wheelchair accessible roundabout.
Restaurant fined £16,000 for “considerable” rodent infestation
Lake Spice Curry House, located on Lake Road West, and its owner, Mamun Miah, faced prosecution after an inspection on September 21 2023.
Council approves learning disability strategy - including new day centre
As part of the strategy, the council’s cabinet approved a new day centre for adults with complex needs, subject to grant funding.
Council announces increase in garden waste collections
Fortnightly garden waste collections will now take place for 50 weeks of the year.
Give your views on new city artworks
Cardiff Council is planning some improvements to the areas under Taff Embankment and Clare Road bridges and is also proposing the installation of cast-iron floor plaques.
Council approves extension for Grangetown temporary housing
The 52-home development on the former Grangetown Gas Works, Ferry Road, currently consists of a mixture of bungalows and three apartment blocks.
Neurodivergent-friendly resources launch in libraries and hubs
Resources such as fidget toys, ear defenders, lamps, back rests and fans, desk dividers and coloured overlays are available to provide a more accessible service.
New youth centre offering DJ’ing and podcasting opens
A new youth centre at Cardiff West Community High School will offer opportunities and support for people ages 11 to 25 in Ely and Caerau.
Reservoir visitors could soon buy alcohol on site
Visitors to Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs may soon be able to purchase alcohol on site from Monday to Sunday from 12pm to 10.30pm.
Bus stop improvements take place across the city
Cardiff Council is replacing more electronic displays at bus stops across the city at a cost of £1.1m and is also making accessibility improvements.
Latest headline act announced for new “memorable” music series this summer
Alanis Morrissette will perform as part of Blackweir Live, taking place from 27 June to 2 July along with Kings of Leon, despite being originally set to headline at Cardiff Castle.
Landlord who entered tenant’s home and demanded they leave prosecuted
Nicole May, of Old Trafford, Manchester, pleaded guilty to illegal eviction on February 14 at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court.
Council’s final budget plans include council tax increase and job cuts
Cardiff Council has announced its final budget plans to save £27.7m following a public consultation on the initial proposals earlier this year.
Cardiff hits 100,000 tree milestone in citywide planting project
Councillors and community volunteers have worked together to plant 100,000 trees as part of Cardiff Council’s urban forest project, Coed Caerdydd.
Christmas light event “driving tourism into Cardiff”
A councillor has praised Christmas at Bute Park after nearly 97,000 tickets were sold for the festive event.
Free warm space events for residents
Cardiff residents can attend two upcoming warm space events on February 13 and 19 as the council continues its “efforts” to keep people warm this winter.
Free blood pressure loan scheme for residents starts
Cardiff residents can now borrow blood pressure monitors from hubs and libraries for up to three weeks.
Grangetown: new seven-day grocery shop approved by council
Cardiff Council has approved planning permission for a garage on the corner of Mardy Street and Merches Place to be converted into a shop.