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The news from last week that you might have missed 25/01/21

 

22/01/21 - Joint statement from Race Council Cymru and Cardiff Council

We were deeply troubled by the images of poppy wreaths laid to honour Black and Ethnic Minority armed service personnel at the Alexandra Gardens war memorial left by a nearby litter bin this week.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/25689.html

 

22/01/21 - £1,200 fine for speeding on the River Ely

A Cardiff resident has been found guilty of speeding on the River Ely and ordered by magistrates to pay a £1,200 fine.

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https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/25684.html
 
 

22/01/21 - Commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day Wales at home

A recording of this year's annual Wales National Ceremony to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day is being made available on Cardiff Council's YouTube channel.

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https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/25680.html

 

21/01/21 - Estyn publishes positive review of Cardiff's response to supporting schools and learners during pandemic

An evaluation of Cardiff Council's approach to assisting learners in the city during the COVID-19 pandemic has found sustained strategic leadership, strong communication and an emphasis on partnership working to support teachers, children and young people.

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https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/25678.html

 

21/01/21 - Contractor chosen to build a new Fitzalan High School

The contract to build a new home for Fitzalan High School has been awarded to Kier, as the latest scheme to be delivered under Cardiff's £284m Band B, 21stCentury Schools and Education Programme progresses.

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https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/25667.html

 

20/01/21 - ‘Craft Your City' - Child Friendly Cardiff asks youngsters to help shape Cardiff using Minecraft

Cardiff Council in partnership with Cardiff University, is providing children and young people with a unique and innovative opportunity to help shape the future of Cardiff by using a virtual game platform.

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https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/25659.html

 

19/01/21 - Be prepared for Storm Christoph

The Council's highways team is working hard to clear drains and gullies across the city to ensure that surface water can drain effectively from the road network.

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https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/25652.html