Cuts to all Council services in Cardiff looming
All council services in Cardiff will be looked at for potential cuts as the city’s local authority prepares to deal with a huge budget gap next year, one of its cabinet members has said. Cardiff Council’s cabinet member for finance,…
Council official says it is ‘categorically not okay’ for children in care to carry personal items in bin bags when moving home
A Welsh council official said it is “categorically not okay” for children in care to carry personal items in bin bags when moving home, after a report said this was taking place in parts of the country. Cardiff Council operational…
Plan to tackle ‘all-time low’ level of swimming ability among children unveiled by Cardiff Council
A plan to tackle “all-time low” levels of swimming ability among children in Cardiff has been unveiled. A council scrutiny committee meeting heard in April, 2024 that the city was the worst performing area in Wales for children learning to…
Brand new Mosque and community centre approved despite traffic concerns
Plans for a new community centre and mosque in Cardiff have been given the go ahead despite concerns over potential traffic chaos. Cardiff Council’s planning committee met at County Hall on Thursday, June 6, to approve the proposal, which will…
Cardiff family of seven barely coping in two bed house
A Cardiff mum desperate to get her family of seven moved out of a two bed house has opened up on the stress of not knowing how her ill husband will recover there. Shareen Matthews, 27, has lived on Heol…
New secondary school in Cardiff approved
Plans for a “desperately needed” replacement secondary school in Cardiff have been given the go ahead. Cardiff Council’s planning committee voted unanimously today in favour of approving plans for the new Willows High School, which will be built on land…
Good news for popular Cardiff park cafe as operator granted five year lease
THE current operator of a popular Cardiff park cafe, whose future at the premises seemed in doubt, will continue to run it for a further five years. Cardiff Council started lease negotiations with the operator of The Secret Garden Cafe…
Decision anticipated on future of popular Cardiff park café
A DECISION is soon expected on the much anticipated future of a popular Cardiff park café. Cardiff Council is set to approve the award of a contract for the running of The Secret Garden Cafe in Bute Park next week….
Proposals for new train station next to Cardiff housing estate ‘still in development’
PROPOSALS for a train station next to one of Cardiff’s newest housing estates are still in development, according to Transport for Wales (TfW). There are currently plans to build five new train stations in Cardiff as part of wider plans…
More bus lanes and parking restrictions for Cardiff city
A PLAN for more bus lanes and parking restrictions in Cardiff has been revealed to help improve bus transport in the city. Cardiff Council’s cabinet will consider a report on Thursday, March 21, which proposes to make a number of…