Tag Archives: Splott
More homes for Hinton Street
The site that formerly housed the Ysgol Glan Morfa Welsh language primary school has sat empty for years, but Cardiff Council has plans to bring it back into use. Ysgol Glan Morfa moved to a new facility on Lewis Road in 2018, and the old school buildings were demolished in 2022. There were questions about […]
Banging: the flood defence scheme for Splott
You may have of late heard loud banging resonating through the evening air and wondered what on earth it is and where it’s coming from. Residents of Pengam Green have certainly heard the noise and felt the impact of the work to sure up our waters’ edges. The noise is a product of the piling […]
New Splott Rd charity shop opening soon!
Exciting news today as Splott Community Volunteers advertise the opening of their new charity shop at 23 Splott Rd! That’s right – the old GP surgery on our local high street will open as a boutique charity shop on Wednesday 11th February. Stocking high quality items at low cost, the shop will predominantly sell women’s, […]
The team behind Treescapism in Splott!
This Saturday marks the start of an exciting project exploring the people of Splott’s relationships with trees and culminating in an immersive exhibition. Join the team on Saturday 31st January between 11am and 2pm at Railway Gardens (top of Adeline Street) to enjoy a free, relaxed day to explore the trees in our community, enjoy […]
Keep Splott Tidy January Litter Pick
Do you want to join a local litter picking group? Find out how you can be part of a volunteer group keeping Splott that little bit tidier every month. Keep Splott Tidy is a local volunteer group that gathers once a month (usually on the last weekend of the year) to give one part of […]
What is Cardiff’s regeneration strategy for Splott?
If you’re interested in what the local authority has in mind for Splott over the next five years, read on. Cardiff Council has launched its consultation into the 2025-2030 regeneration strategy and wants the people of the city to give their opinions. The closing date to complete the consultation survey is the 31st January, so […]
Cycle hangar consultation closing soon
Last chance to have your say on the proposed cycle hangar on Adeline St, as the consultation closes on the 12th of January. Cardiff Council are consulting on plans to introduce cycle hangars at 17 locations in residential areas to support active travel. Cycle hangars are free-standing, metal, lockable units for the safe and secure […]
Amazing project opportunity for young people
Award-winning theatre company, Common/Wealth, has launched an incredible opportunity for young people aged 14-17 in Cardiff to have their say, gain new skills and turn their energy into positive action (and receive £10 per session for participating!). Take Your Place is a new arts and activism project for young people aged 14–17 in Cardiff by […]
Is food no longer affordable?
Food prices have rocketed in the last year and people are struggling to afford essentials. Where can you turn when you can’t keep up with the cost of eating? Cost of living increases just seem to be accepted with a shrug these days, but the reality is that the continuous rise in food and fuel […]