Author Archives: Lynne Thomas
Night-time road works start to reopen Castle Street to traffic
Road works will start on Castle Street on the evening of Sunday September 5th, with the aim to re-open the road to general traffic by the end of October. While these works take place throughout the night, Castle Street will remain open to taxis and buses to travel one-way, from Cowbridge Road and Westgate Street […]
Latest on Covid restrictions
Wales’ first minister, Mark Drakeford, has today announced his plan to lift some Covid restrictions this summer. Restrictions in Wales are easing from this Saturday, with further easing planned from the 7th August, but Wales has some key differences from England, most notably that people should still work from home wherever possible and face coverings […]
From Adamsdown to Aberystwyth!
The Pearls of Pearl St chosen for arts exhibition at prestigious Welsh gallery. The Oriel Lockdown Exhibition at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre celebrates the value that the arts have played over the period of the pandemic. With most of us confined to our houses and the local vicinity, the team behind the expo noticed on […]
Willows High teacher wins prestigious UK award
Inspirational Willows High School teacher, Joseph Gill, has won the Silver Award in The Award for Outstanding New Teacher of the Year and is honoured as schools across the country celebrate Thank a Teacher Day to highlight families’ gratitude to school staff. Selected from thousands of nominations, Joseph Gill has been honoured as one of […]
Plants connecting people in Splott and Grangtown
Growing Street Talk is a National Lottery funded project to encourage people to plant and grow in their front gardens or on their windowsills. The Growing Street Talk Project is in its final year of an amazing three year journey where the aim has been to bring people together to green their houses, front gardens […]
New Willows – consultation launched for Splott school
Influencing the future – the redevelopment of Willows High School Willows High School is being relocated from Tremorfa to three parcels of land at Splott Market, Portmanmoor Road and 3G pitches at the former tennis centre, which presents an exciting opportunity for local residents to help shape the future of the school. An engagement period […]
Willows Community Burger Challenge – with prizes!
Everyone has a favourite burger, from the classic beef patty to spicy bean burgers or thick wedges of halloumi. There’s usually an avocado in there somewhere! This half-term, Friends of Willows, in partnership with Tesco Pengam Green, is running a competition to see who can make the best burger in town (well, Splott and surrounding […]
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 […]