Tag Archives: Splott
Splott Summer Community Fete
This summer, on the 7th of August, Splottlanders can get together and enjoy a community summer fete organised by local residents. Staged at Moorland Park, Singleton Road and Old Splott Library, the fete will have loads of fun stuff from a rugby tournament for 6-8 year-olds to street games, stalls, face painting, music, alternative therapies […]
Lights and single lane traffic on Beresford Road Bridge
Traffic is a hot topic in Splott and, lately, the words on everybody’s lips are ‘what’s happening with Beresford Road Bridge?”. If you live in Splott or Adamsdown, or just drive through the neighbourhood on your way to and from work, you’ll know that Beresford Road Bridge is now down to a single lane managed […]
Inksplott Interview: Splott Albion SE and Minis Football Club
This week, Inksplott talks to Craig Truman, founder of football club Splott Albion Minis. After realising that some kids were missing out because they couldn’t afford the registration fees at surrounding football clubs, Craig set up Splott Albion Minis as a donations only club, with the donation set at £1 to provide football training for […]
Dog owners must microchip pet pooches or face possible fine
A new law that requires all dogs to be chipped by the time they are eight weeks old has come into force and failure to have dogs chipped could lead to a fine of up to £500 for owners. Under the new law there is also a requirement to reregister owner details if a dog […]
New relief road coming to Splott and Tremorfa
A new road in Cardiff Docks, officially known as the Eastern Bay Link, will connect Queen’s Gate roundabout (the one at the end of the A4232 just after the tunnels) with A48 Ocean Way roundabout at the back of Splott. According to information on the Welsh Government website, the £57.3m road will: provide a more […]
Inksplott Interview: Intense Hair & Beauty Salon
This week, Inksplott interviews local salon owner, Maria Robinson, about her long-running Splott business, Intense Salon on Carlisle Street. Inksplott: Hi Maria, thank you for being interviewed for Inksplott. Can you tell us a bit about the history of your salon? Maria: I started the business in 1990 with my husband Carl, so we’re in […]
Leaving party for current Cottage landlords on 29th April
Matthew and Allison Wheeler, current landlords of Splott pub The Cottage, are inviting Splottlanders to their leaving party on Friday 29th April from 7pm. The Cottage has been up for let and owners Admiral Tavern have found new tenants who will take over management of the Sanquhar Street pub on the 9th of May. The […]
Closure of New Moors Surgery on Splott Road
An application has been made to permanently close New Moors Surgery at 23 Splott Road. Patients were invited to attend a meeting on Monday 18th April with representatives from the Community Health Council, Cardiff & Vale Health Board and medical staff to view a presentation on the proposal to close the branch. According to a […]