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Splott Charity Wins Award
Volunteers delighted to be recognised for their hard work. On the 11th November 2024, Splott Community Volunteers was awarded Volunteer Group of the Year at the Cardiff Volunteer Awards 2024 hosted by Cardiff Third Sector Council. There were 32 volunteer groups nominated in the category and staff and volunteers were over the moon to have […]
Splott bi-election on the 5th December
Councillor Jane Henshaw can never be replaced, that much is clear. She was dear to our community, and will be greatly missed. Her recent, sudden, passing from cancer after a short illness saddened and shocked many residents of Splott and Tremorfa and left them feeling quite bereft. It’s not nice to have to think about […]
What’s your Splott Story?
Can you help tell the story of Splott in 50 objects to create a ‘pocket museum’? For everyone who is proud of Splott, our community is creating its very own museum and needs your ideas. We’re telling ‘The Story of Splott in 50 objects’, celebrating our rich heritage by creating a ‘pocketmuseum’ – a pack […]
What’s on in Splott this November
The leaves have turned, the nights have drawn in and the fireworks are firing. That’s right folks, November is upon us! As usual, there’s plenty going on in our part of Cardiff this autumnal month. Here’s a handy list of events and activities in Splott and surrounding areas to brighten these darker days… Tuesday 5th […]
Solved! The mystery of the Splott stink!
In recent weeks, there has been a pungent pong sweeping over Splott and residents have been keen to trace the stinky source. Quite a few of us reported the smell to environmental regulators in a quest to uncover the pongy point of origin. So bad was the smell that one resident commented online that, despite […]
What’s on in Splott this October
The leaves are turning, the nights are drawing in and little humans get ready for an evening of trick or treat…that’s right folks, October is upon us! As usual, there’s plenty going on in our part of Cardiff this happy halloween month. Here’s a handy list of events and activities in Splott and surrounding areas… […]
Contract awarded for construction of the new Willows High School
Cardiff Council can announce the contractor chosen to carry out the main build of the new Willows High School has been awarded to Morgan Sindall Construction. The education investment worth more than £60m, will provide excellent quality education environments to support and enhance teaching and learning, as well ascomprehensive sports facilities, including sports hall, gym, drama […]
Splott chef nominated for national award
A former carer who admits he ‘couldn’t fry an egg’ to begin with has been selected as one of the top social care chefs in Wales. Social care chef Jake couldn’t fry an egg until love of people inspired him to try his hand in the kitchen. Jake Murray, from Splott, has worked in the […]
Splott pays tribute to loved local councillor
Splott woke today to the terribly sad news that much loved and respected local councillor, Jane Henshaw, passed away on the weekend. Jane, originally from North Wales, worked for CAB as a welfare rights specialist, debt counsellor and tutor and also worked in Adult Education teaching Women’s History and Assertiveness Training. For most of her […]