Archive for Environment

Plan a family escape to Flat Holm island

Plan a family escape to Flat Holm island

August 4, 2011 No Comments

Those looking for family fun this weekend need look no further than Flat Holm Island. From Friday, August 5 until Sunday, August 7 a family conservation weekend is planned when visitors to the island can spend two days and two nights exploring the wildlife and history on Flat Holm. Visitors can become nature explorers and ...

Follow the path to Cefn Onn

Follow the path to Cefn Onn

June 30, 2011 No Comments

A new pathway at Parc Cefn Onn has been officially opened to the public. Executive Member for Sport, Leisure and Culture, Cllr Nigel Howells was joined by the Friends of Parc Cefn Onn to reopen the pathway. The project has improved access along the main footpath in the park, which was highlighted as needing attention. ...

New cycling network to be unveiled

New cycling network to be unveiled

June 27, 2011 No Comments

Cycling in the city is set to change with a new cycle network in the capital. Over the next five years, Cardiff Council will be developing a new cycle network to make it easier and quicker to cycle around the city. The Council has consulted with the public on the new cycle network resulting in ...

This is what happens when you black bag food

This is what happens when you black bag food

June 24, 2011 No Comments

It’s a disgusting mess that attracts vermin and creates a health hazard, but a few Cardiff citizens are still putting food in black bags. This was never more graphically illustrated than when a the Cardiff Council Waste Management team came across this scene this week somewhere in Cathays or Plasnewydd. The picture above shows the ...

Cardiff’s environmental policies having an effect!

Cardiff’s environmental policies having an effect!

December 10, 2009 No Comments

Cardiff Council’s energy saving drive and bid to cut carbon emissions is already reaping the benefits. In the last three years a total of 66 separate energy efficiency projects have been completed in 53 council buildings as the council works towards cutting CO2 emissions and reducing energy bills. Examples include loft and cavity wall insulation, ...

Library scheme to reduce electricity bills

December 9, 2009 No Comments

Cardiff Council is setting up a scheme where residents can borrow electricity monitors from libraries to help keep an eye on their energy bills. The meters are quick and simple to install and allow people to see their energy usage which is also displayed in actual cost terms. By monitoring their consumption this will help ...

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