Author Archives: Lynne Thomas
Residents call for road safety improvements on school run
When Ysgol Glan Morfa moved from quiet Hinton Street to busy Lewis Road, parents were assured that active travel and road traffic safety measures would be put in place. Three new zebra crossings and zig-zag no parking zones were installed, however parents are concerned that people are flouting the rules and endangering families. Splott resident […]
Splott in bloom! Guided tour of the best front gardens.
Join Growing Street Talk this Saturday on their Front Gardens Walkabout and see what people have been doing to green their house frontages and front gardens in Splott. The walkabout will start at 10.30 and will be about 2 miles long, so you’ll need to wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing depending on the weather! […]
Cardiff faces local lockdown after sharp rise in coronavirus cases
If cases of coronavirus continue to rise in the capital, Cardiff will be placed into local lockdown. That was the message delivered by, Huw Thomas, Leader of the Council, in his address to council last night. If Cardiff were to be put in lockdown, it would be the seventh of the 22 local authorities to […]
Campaign to prevent wood-burning biomass plant in Splott
Cardiff Friends of The Earth has launched a campaign to stop the development of a wood-burning incinerator in Splott over health and climate concerns. Crucially, in order to be able to speak in front of the planning committee, campaigners need 60 people to sign the petition from Splott, Tremorfa, Pengam Green areas before the end […]
Find out what’s happening with Splott’s Railway Street project
There is a project afoot in Splott to transform a disused plot of land into an accessible space for local people to learn, grow, share, and enjoy. Splott-based Community Interest Company, Green Squirrel, has negotiated a lease for the old children’s park at the top of Adeline Street, off Railway Street, and is working with […]
Benthyg – Borrow Don’t Buy is coming to Splott!
Wales’ library of things – Benthyg – is opening its second branch in Splott Old Library on 26th September. Benthyg, meaning ‘borrow’ or ‘lend’ in Welsh, has nearly 400 items for its members to borrow at low cost, including a pressure washer, gazebos, camping equipment, DIY and gardening tools. People can donate items they own […]
Wales’ first sci-fi & fantasy magazine, produced right here in Splott!
How exciting is this??? Wales’ first and only science fiction and fantasy literature magazine, Gwyllion, has just launched and is produced right here in Splott! Gwyllion publishes two online issues a year as well as a limited run of physical copies. The first ever issue was launched on 1st September and a digital or paper […]
Changes to local recycling centre rules
You still have to book, but you can now visit Lamby Way Recycling Centre 26 times a year instead of 12. Here’s the update: · Residents can now book 26 visits per year to local recycling centres, increased from 12 · 2 people can now get out of the vehicle to help move heavier items, so no […]
A welcome on wheels; giving independence to refugees and asylum seekers through bikes
Riding a bike can have a massively positive impact on mental health, which is why Oasis Cardiff created Cycle Cardiff #ShareToRepair; a project working with refugees and asylum seekers to up-cycle bikes and give them the independence to explore their new city. Oasis Cardiff is a support and service centre for refugees and asylum seekers […]