Author Archives: Lynne Thomas
Cutting emissions from the worst polluting buses in the city
Air quality is in the news a lot lately and people living in Cardiff frequently raise concerns over health risks associated with traffic pollution. They will be pleased and relieved to learn that Cardiff Council, Welsh Government, Cardiff Bus and Stagecoach have taken steps to lower air pollution from the worst offending city buses. In […]
Census 2021: What you need to know
This March, people in Wales and England are being asked to complete the national Census, which is essentially a giant questionnaire run by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The census survey happens every 10 years and gives a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales (in Northern Ireland, the census […]
CARDIFF COUNCILLOR URGES PEOPLE IN WALES TO ENGAGE WITH DEMOCRACY
Cardiff Councillor De’Ath is joining Welsh Government in calling for more people across Wales to put their views to good use and engage in democracy to help make a difference to the lives of people across Wales. We all want to see positive change in Wales. And while it’s pointless muttering at the dog about […]
No mow on certain sites in Splott until September
Nature in Cardiff will receive a boost this year as more ‘one-cut’ mowing regimes, where the grass is not cut until September are introduced. Eleven zones in Splott and Tremorfa have been highlighted as ‘no mow’ sites as part of the Council’s One Planet response to the climate and biodiversity crisis. For more information on […]
Glyphosate-free weed control trial to begin in Cardiff
Streets and pavements in Riverside and Pontprennau & Old St Mellons will be glyphosate free this year as part of a trial designed to assess the viability of two alternative weed control methods. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the majority of products licenced for safe use in the public realm, and it is used […]
A Taste of Home
How an oasis in Splott is helping refugees share their stories through food For refugees, food is a binding part of their culture. During times of conflict and civil unrest, it becomes a way to bring the local community together and care for one another. For these refugees who are living in Wales, cooking has […]
Plans to buy East Tyndall Street YHA considered by Cardiff Council
Cardiff Council has been using the building since Spring 2020 when extra spaces were needed to support homeless people during the coronavirus pandemic. At its next meeting on Thursday, February 25, Cabinet will consider a proposal to purchase the YHA hostel on East Tyndall Street. Permanently acquiring the 80 bed hostel will ensure the continuity […]
Revised proposals for the rebuild of Willows High School
A report which recommends plans are progressed to relocate and rebuild a replacement Willows High School will go to Cardiff Council’s Cabinet when it meets on Thursday 25, February. The report outlines proposals which could see the new school relocated to Lewis Road, Splott. It also requests that a non-statutory public engagement on the relocation […]
Refurbishment of Moorland Library Gardens Play Area to begin next week
Work to refurbish three Cardiff play areas is scheduled to start by the end of the month, including the Hinton St Play Park in Splott (which is apparently called Moorland Library Gardens – who knew?). According to Splott Councillor, Ed Stubbs, work will begin next week. The play area at Moorland Library Gardens is scheduled […]