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News that you might have missed - 16/10/23

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13/10/23 - Annual monitoring report for the Local Development Plan shows good progress is being made

Cardiff saw more than 1,000 new jobs created and 1,681 new homes built between April 2022 and March 2023 according to a new report which evaluates the progress of the city's Local Development Plan.

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13/10/23 - Renewing and improving primary school provision in Cathays and parts of Gabalfa, Heath, Llandaff North and Plasnewydd

The outcome of a public consultation on plans to reorganise primary school provision to serve Cathays and parts of Gabalfa, Heath, Llandaff North and Plasnewydd has been published.

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13/10/23 - Cardiff Council set to agree funding for flagship school project

One of Cardiff Council's flagship projects to transform education across the city is set to clear a major hurdle with the approval of funds to begin building the pioneering Fairwater Community Campus.

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13/10/23 - St David's Hall temporary closure extended to the New Year - Cardiff Council Statement

This statement provides an update on the current temporary closure of St David's Hall whilst additional checks on the Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) panels in the building are carried out, and whilst the necessary next steps are taken.

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13/10/23 - School governor opportunities in your local community

Cardiff Council is looking for school governors from diverse backgrounds with different skills and experience to take up positions on governing bodies across the city and anew campaign has been launched to promote the various opportunities available.

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10/10/23 - Cardiff leader welcomes UEFA EURO 2028 decision

Cardiff Council Leader, Cllr Huw Thomas has welcomed today's news that Wales will host matches at the finals of a major senior international football tournament for the first time.

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10/10/23 - St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School receives national recognition for health and wellbeing

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School in Pentwyn has been awarded national recognition for its work to promote health and wellbeing throughout its school community, at the very highest standard.

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09/10/23 - Rare beetle found on Flat Holm island

A rare species of beetle has been found living a few miles off the coast of Cardiff, on the remote Flat Holm island and scientists believe it could be the last stronghold of the species in the UK.

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09/10/23 - Arrests made and electric bikes seized in operation to keep Cardiff's city centre streets safe

Eleven electric bikes were seized and eight arrests were made in Cardiff city centre on Thursday, October 5, as part of a joint operation targeting people riding modified bikes which can reach speeds of more than 40mph.

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