Tag Archives: Splott
Shop Splott map of independent businesses
Inksplott has developed a free map of independent businesses in Splott designed to help drive footfall to our local highstreets and boost our local economy. There is a wonderful array of independent shops and services in Splott that we could all make more use of. Sometimes, it seems easier to hop in the car and […]
Cardiff Covid stats for the last seven days in relation to Splott, Adamsdown & Tremorfa.
Every day, Public Health Wales publishes information on positive Covid-19 test results in Wales. The website allows you to search for information by local health board and has a helpful map which shows cases in individual wards over a 21 day and seven day rolling period. I hopped on the PHW website this morning and […]
Cardiff Council promises cleaner streets
Cardiff will benefit from cleaner streets under new plans to change the way waste and recyclables are collected across the city. The new system will see the council adopt a four-day a week, single shift collection model. This will enable collections to take place between 6am and 3.45pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. All […]
Autumn plant giveaway for Splott, Adamsdown and Tremorfa residents
Local organisation Green Squirrel has teamed up with Bute Park plant nursery for an autumn plant giveaway as part of the city-wide Good Food Cardiff Autumn Festival. On Saturday 17th of October, between 10.30am and 12.30pm, they will be distributing free autumn and winter veg plants and helping you to keep growing your own […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
Extinction Rebellion banner in Splott and I say, good one!
Before you spit and spout at this post, I’ll ask you one question: During lockdown, did you enjoy nature? Weren’t we fabulously lucky to have those birds, bees, moths, butterflies, hedgehogs, foxes, hares and flowers on our doorstep to keep us company and keep us connected and entertained? Now, I don’t usually get political on […]