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Taff Trail upgrades in Llandaff North
According to Cardiff Council, the scheme will be completed by March 2026 “under the current timeline”.
New playground rolls into town with a twist
The upgraded play area now includes a puzzles-and-games-themed zone and accessible equipment for children of all ages and abilities.
Grants awarded to county-wide community sports clubs
In total, £200,000 has been awarded to clubs through the scheme, which was delivered by Cardiff Council in partnership with Cardiff Met Sport.
New cycle parking lockers in city centre
The first phase of the project will start on August 1 with six lockers installed near Cardiff Castle.
Council seeks local group to give bowling green new lease of life
Local businesses, sports clubs and community groups can lease a former sport site in Llandaff North.
Grants available to help tackle period poverty
Third sector organisations can apply for for funding up to £2,000 to help improve access to period products.
2,500 bikes could hit city streets as part of “safer” hire scheme
Cardiff Council has confirmed plans to launch a new electric cycle hire initiative in Spring 2026.
Pupils help create striking football mural
A pitch-sized mural of Cardiff-born Jess Fishlock was unveiled last month - making history in the process.
Councillor couple become Lord Mayor and Mayoress
The couple are the first Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress for more than 40 years to both be serving councillors.
Council approves flat conversion despite parking concerns
The application to convert 1 and 3 Soberton Avenue into nine self-contained units was approved on 20 May 2025.
Students leave their mark on new school building
Twelve students from Willows High School have made their mark on their new £60million school
Holocaust survivor honoured with peace award
Eva Clarke was awarded a Personal Peace Award by Cardiff’s Lord Mayor on the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Sports facilities in parks available to lease
Sport and community organisations in Cardiff are being invited to lease two council-owned facilities to help boost local engagement and unlock funding opportunities.
Jobs boost as city to become ‘civil service’ hub
Cardiff stands as the sole hub in Wales, along with 12 other UK locations such as York and Belfast.
Cardiff Music City Festival to return this autumn
The event will take place in venues, clubs and pop-up spaces across the city over fifteen days.
£200k in grants to support city music venues
Fifteen venues in Cardiff have been awarded the money through a Cardiff Council fund.
“Inclusive” Canton primary school praised by inspectors
Lansdowne Primary School on Norfolk Street was described as “nurturing and inclusive environment” by inspectors.
New space to help people with digital skills to launch
The Digital Learning Lounge will run at Central Library Hub and is open to visitors of all ages and abilities who want to access digital support.
Funding for woodland restoration project
The project, Routes to Resilience, aims to improve access for walkers, cyclists and horse riders, by creating a core network of trails.
Pontcanna café could soon sell alcohol
Choose Green/ Milk & Sugar, on 79 Pontcanna Street has applied to Cardiff Council for an alcohol licence.