Fate of Empty Mansion to be Decided by Council
The fate of a mansion and former daycare centre in Penarth that’s been lying empty for years is to be decided. Gardenhurst, which sits on the corner of Holmsdale Place and Marine Parade, was describe as being a “fine property”…
‘Eyesore’ building in Cardiff set to be redeveloped into affordable flats
An old office and retail building in Cardiff called “hideous” will be turned into flats and a community centre. Medallion House on Crwys Road, Cathays is still home to a British Heart Foundation furniture shop and used to be home…
No sign of work to bring former social club in Cardiff back to life
A former social club in Cardiff remains boarded up years after plans were approved to transform it into a community centre. Cardiff Council approved a change of use application for Grangetown Conservative Club on Corporation Road in August 2020. Despite…
New parking charges to be introduced in Vale of Glamorgan
Drivers will soon have to pay to park their cars at a number of popular seaside spots in the Vale of Glamorgan. Vale of Glamorgan Council’s cabinet members agreed in principle to parking charges being introduced at car parks in…
Once popular bar in Cardiff could make way for new Skyscraper
A project to build a new skyscraper on top of where a popular Cardiff bar once stood has taken another step forward. Developers behind plans for the tower block at Harlech Court in the city centre lodged a planning application…
Uncertain future for Holm View Leisure Centre in Barry
The future of a Barry leisure centre once used as a vaccination centre will soon be decided after councillors agreed to put a lease for the property out to market. Vale of Glamorgan Council cabinet members agreed at a meeting…
No Christmas Tree Collection Service in Cardiff
Cardiff Council will not be collecting Christmas trees next year. The city council announced in 2023 that it would not be collecting residents’ Christmas trees from their doorsteps in January, 2024, adding that strike action meant it had to prioritise…
Redevelopment of Atlantic Wharf to take next step forward
The multi-million pound redevelopment of Atlantic Wharf in Cardiff is set to take another step forward. Cardiff Council announced that it is about to enter into a build contract with Goldbeck Construction, subject to cabinet approval, for the development of…
Emails show cllr ‘held off’ telling residents about plans to use former school site for accommodation
A Vale of Glamorgan councillor avoided telling residents about a plan to use a former school site for emergency accommodation which was eventually approved using special planning powers. Plans for 90 temporary modular homes on the site formerly occupied by…
Ukrainian mother speaks out about delays on housing allocation
A Ukrainian mother who lives in a small hostel room with her son in the Vale of Glamorgan has opened up on the stress and frustration of delays to being moved into new accommodation. Kateryna Gorodnycha (pictured with her son),…