Tag Archives: cardiff
Pushbike revival! Nextbike comes to Splott and Tremorfa
People in Splott may have shrugged their shoulders and thought ‘so what?’ when the world’s most extensive bikeshare operator – nextbike – arrived in Cardiff on the 26th of March with the first installation of five docking stations and 50 bicycles in the city centre. However, things have recently got much closer to home with […]
Who’s paying most for water bills in Britain and how does Wales compare?
Everyone loves an infographic and rainwater harvesting company Freeflush has created one to illustrate the results of their recent survey into water costs in Britain. There are big difference on how much you are likely to pay to your water utilities depending on where you live in the UK. That’s according to a new infographic […]
Phone scammers pose as Police to con victims out of money
Beware of Phone Scammers! Shared Regulatory Services and South Wales Police are warning residents to be cautious and vigilant as a number of reports have been received about scammers telephoning residents out of the blue claiming to be police officers. The scammers are telling victims of the fraud and that they need their “help” […]
What’s on in Splott and Cardiff this Easter Break?
School’s out for Easter but parents shouldn’t fret, there is plenty going on in the Welsh Capital to keep the children amused, rain or shine. Here is our round up of what’s on this Easter here in Splott and further afield in Cardiff. Splott Saturday 31st March Keep Splott Tidy Litter Pick 10am […]
Local lady leads international youth exchange to bring football team from Germany to Splott
Game on! On the 3rd of April, local youth football team Splott Albion Under 16s will play a German exchange group as part of a fun day of football organised by a local mother of three. Stephanie May is 44 and lives in Tremorfa with her husband and three children aged 23, 22 and […]
Congestion charge considered for Cardiff to improve air quality
Cardiff could mimic London and introduce a congestion charge for motorists if a feasibility study determines a clean air zone is needed in the city. A report to be discussed by Cardiff Council’s ruling cabinet next Wednesday, March 28th, recommends approving the feasibility study following legal direction from Welsh Government. The report states that […]
Opinions wanted on the big ideas for the future of Cardiff’s transport system
Do you have ideas how the transport system should be shaped in Cardiff? In particular, what should the transport network look like in Splott? The people of Cardiff are being asked to join a conversation about the big ideas that could shape the future of Cardiff’s transport system and the way the city could […]
Taxi fares in Cardiff will increase on March 12th
Hackney carriage fares in Cardiff will increase on 12th March 2018. This increase follows a period of public consultation and approval by the Council’s Cabinet and is the first increase in the standard Tariff of fares since December 2015. The cost on the meter when a customer gets into a taxi will increase from £2.30 […]
The food surplus feasts helping to make Cardiff a Wasteless city
Food is wasted every day in every cities across the world and one local organisation has decided to do something about it. Wasteless Cardiff believes that we all have a part to play in reducing food waste, whether it’s the big supermarkets, food growers and producers, small food businesses, or each of us at […]