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The news from last week that you might have missed 22/03/21

 

19/03/21 - Cutting emissions from the worst polluting buses in the city

Forty-nine of the most polluting buses operating in Cardiff will be retrofitted with exhaust clean-up technology to reduce the total Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions from these vehicles by 97%.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/26152.html

 

19/03/21 - Construction starts on new Fitzalan High School

Today, an alternative ground breaking ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction of the new Fitzalan High School, a scheme jointly funded by Cardiff Council and Welsh Government through the 21stCentury Schools and Education Investment programme.

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https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/26147.html

 

18/03/21 - Significant boost to Cardiff - BBC Cymru Wales HQ at Central Square to become global centre of excellence

The leader of Cardiff Council welcomed the news today that the BBC is to expand its operations outside London, with historic changes planned for how the organisation will deliver Public Sector Broadcasting in the future.

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https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/26140.html

 

17/03/21 - Glyphosate-free weed control trial to begin in Cardiff

Streets and pavements in two areas of Cardiff will be glyphosate free this year as part of a trial designed to assess the viability of two alternative weed control methods.

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https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/26132.html

 

17/03/21 - No mow until September for more Cardiff grass

Nature in Cardiff will receive a boost this year as more ‘one-cut' mowing regimes, where the grass is not cut until September are introduced.

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https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/26129.html

 

17/03/21 - Cardiff the first Welsh local authority to achieve Carbon Literacy Organisation status

Cardiff Council has become the first Welsh local authority to be recognised as a Carbon Literate Organisation by low-carbon charity The Carbon Literacy Trust.

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https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/26126.html

 

17/03/21 - Spatulas at dawn: Healthy cooking challenge launched

The search is on to find Cardiff's top healthy cooks in a new challenge launched by the Council's Money Advice team and Adult Learning service.

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https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/26120.html

 

15/03/21 - Cardiff Dog's Home's top tips for preventing dog theft

The number of dog thefts in Cardiff has increased significantly during the pandemic and Cardiff Dogs home is appealing to residents to remain vigilant in order to protect their pets.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/26106.html