Tag Archives: Splott
No mow on certain sites in Splott until September
Nature in Cardiff will receive a boost this year as more ‘one-cut’ mowing regimes, where the grass is not cut until September are introduced. Eleven zones in Splott and Tremorfa have been highlighted as ‘no mow’ sites as part of the Council’s One Planet response to the climate and biodiversity crisis. For more information on […]
Revised proposals for the rebuild of Willows High School
A report which recommends plans are progressed to relocate and rebuild a replacement Willows High School will go to Cardiff Council’s Cabinet when it meets on Thursday 25, February. The report outlines proposals which could see the new school relocated to Lewis Road, Splott. It also requests that a non-statutory public engagement on the relocation […]
Castle Street trees moved to permanent home in Splott
19 trees which were temporarily installed on Castle Street last summer are being moved to new permanent homes in Splott Park and Moorland Park. These two parks in Splott have been chosen as sites for the ornamental Pear trees as the area currently has some of the lowest tree canopy coverage in Cardiff. Nine trees […]
Pencils at the ready! Two logo competitions live in Splott
Two local community-led projects, Railways Gardens and Tremorfa Community Pantry, have asked residents for help in creating their new logos (and you don’t have to be Tony Heart to enter!). Tremorfa Community Pantry Logo Competition – closing date 28th February Tremorfa Community Pantry is a constituted group, run by members of the community to share […]
Help Splott Albion Protect Splott Park from scramblers
Splott Albion is the largest grassroots football club in the Splott & Tremorfa area of Cardiff and have been established for over 50 years, but their pitch is being blighted by vandalism, mainly from illegal off-road bikers trashing the pitch. But these guys and gals don’t sit on their laurels and accept the destruction. They […]
Cardiff Council launches pilot with local landlords
Do you own a property for rent in Cardiff? Cardiff Council could potentially lease it from you as part of a new pilot scheme to provide better access to longer term affordable and good quality housing in the private rented sector in Cardiff. The Council is keen to work with residential landlords in the city […]
Three surprising independent food thingies in Splott
From global cuisine and vegan kitchens to cheap, sustainable veggie boxes, find out what’s on offer in Splott’s growing independent foodie scene! A Little More Vegan Kitchen A Little More Vegan Kitchen operates out of the Ocean Arts Centre on Friday/Saturday 6pm-9pm and Sunday 12:30pm-3:30pm. Collections and deliveries are available. If you’re looking for amazing […]
Waste collection update from Cardiff Council
If your green bags haven’t been collected recently, you are not alone. Cardiff Council is struggling to remove the huge amount of extra recyclable waste created over the Christmas period and has apologised to residents for delays in collecting green bags. A message from Cardiff Council: We understand residents will be concerned if they have […]
Why residents are being asked to spend a penny for Splott this Christmas
Railway Gardens is an exciting green project to transform a plot of land adjacent to the railway lines at the top of Adeline Street in Splott. The team behind the project is asking for help raising funds to install accessible toilets on the site. Green Squirrel, a local non profit organisation set up by two […]