Author Archives: Lynne Thomas
Local volunteer launches fundraiser for much-needed community van
Local group, Splott Community Volunteers, is seeking help in raising money to purchase a van to help deliver two breakfast clubs in Splott. Group member, Angela Bullard, has launched a fundraising initiative on Facebook, saying: “We want to purchase a van in order to collect the food donated by local supermarkets to run our Community […]
Have your say on £1m redevelopment plans for Adamsdown’s parks
Proposals to invest more than £1m in public open space in the Adamsdown area of the city have been revealed and residents have been invited to input before plans are finalised. Design improvement plans for nine parks, playgrounds or areas of public open space in the ward are being brought forward to improve the […]
Warm Wales: a free service in Splott and Adamsdown helping people reduce their energy bills
This week Inksplott caught up with Rachael from Warm Wales, a service sponsored by Wales and West Utilities Ltd to help local people to stay warm and safe in their homes. Rachael, a Community Energy Champion, is currently working in and around Cardiff in partnership with Cardiff Council and Care and Repair helping as […]
Six infrared cameras are now operating in Cardiff to catch people fly tipping waste
“If someone offers to collect waste from your home for £20 or so, then alarm bells should ring.” That’s the message from Cllr Michael Michael, Cabinet Member for Clean Streets and Recycling. Six infrared cameras are now operating in Cardiff to catch people fly tipping waste. Since August this year, 23 fixed penalty notices of […]
Big Lottery funded project to launch in Splott, Tremorfa & Pengam Green
Growing Street Talk is an exciting new project for people living in Splott & Grangetown to help transform the front of homes in the area and the ladies behind the green initiative would like to invite you to the official local launch. The project will deliver a range of practical gardening workshops, bring residents […]
What do you do when you find or lose a doggy? Cardiff Dogs Home’s new website has the answers
Going to Cardiff Dogs Home is now just a click away following the launch of their new website. The website www.cardiffdogshome.co.uk offers information and advice on everything from microchipping to what to do if you lose (or find) a dog. All the dogs currently available to rehome can also be viewed on the site. Currently that […]
Splott speed sign plonked in centre of pavement set to be moved
So, in theory, a sign to slow down traffic near a primary school is a good thing, right? Not when it’s placed in the middle of a pavement leaving no room for buggies, bikes or mobility machines to pass without veering close to the road! Last night, much frustration (and a fair bit of […]
Relief as Splott not set to lose a colourful landmark
A petition was launched this week to save Cardiff landmark Blue Flash, Power Box & Meshchips after it was feared that Western Power Distribution, who owns the site, may have planned to remove and demolish part of the sculpture. The zany artwork, consisting of a blue flash of lightening on a red power box […]
Have your say on where traffic enforcement cameras should be put in Cardiff
Moving traffic enforcement cameras have been installed in Cardiff to improve the traffic flow, free up the bus lanes and keep Cardiff moving. Congestion has been highlighted as a problem in Cardiff, and issues often occur when motorists block access to certain roads by waiting illegally in yellow box junctions or taking banned turns […]