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Weekly recycling is coming to Cardiff

Weekly recycling is coming to Cardiff

August 24, 2011 No Comments

Cardiff Council’s Caddy Man will be in the Capitol Centre on Monday August 22nd between 10am and 4pm to meet the public and explain the major recycling and food waste collection changes coming to all households in Cardiff from the 12th September. Cardiff residents will be seeing a lot more of Mr Caddy Man over ...

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 ...

Don’t drop that butt it could cost you £75

Don’t drop that butt it could cost you £75

August 3, 2011 No Comments

The latest smoking litter enforcement operation has ended with 10 people being caught littering in the city centre.  All ten received fixed penalty notices of £75 and 8 of these were paid. The remaining two cases were successfully prosecuted in court.  Jacqueline Kinsella was issued a fixed penalty notice (FPN) for dropping a cigarette end. ...

Don’t get burnt by rogue traders this summer

Don’t get burnt by rogue traders this summer

July 20, 2011 No Comments

During the summer months, local residents may be more susceptible to unsolicited approaches about home repairs and gardening work.As part of its national campaign to warn people about rogue doorstep traders, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is urging people to be cautious and remember it is your doorstep, your decision and not to accept ...

Love Parks week – 23-31 July 2011

Love Parks week – 23-31 July 2011

July 19, 2011 No Comments

Butterfly strolls, blooming meadows, tree trails, and bat detecting are all on the bill this summer as part of Love Parks Week 2011. Love Parks Week is a national campaign which supports and celebrates parks and green spaces and aims to encourage people to use their local parks and discover what they have on offer. ...

StreetGames deliver outdoor sports sessions for kids

StreetGames deliver outdoor sports sessions for kids

July 15, 2011 No Comments

Cardiff Council’s Leisure Services has once again teamed up with the national StreetGames project to deliver outdoor sports sessions for kids during the summer holidays. Following its success last year the Active StreetGames team will be providing a five week programme of summer camps in parks across the city. The initiative provides a range of ...

Do you have a passion for dog welfare?

Do you have a passion for dog welfare?

July 11, 2011 No Comments

Cardiff Dogs Home is looking for volunteers to form a ‘Friends of Cardiff Dogs Home’ group to bring together people who share a passion for improving dog welfare. The Dogs Home is holding its first meeting on Thursday 14 July 2011 at 7pm in Committee Room 3 at County Hall. Anyone who feels they would ...

Beware of Chinese Investment scam

Beware of Chinese Investment scam

July 1, 2011 No Comments

Trading Standards in Cardiff has been made aware of a cruel scam masquerading as a Chinese Investment opportunity.  Cardiff residents should be highly vigilant of any correspondence as the criminals appear to be targeting older people. The scam letter mentions investments of supposedly deceased individuals that can be accessed by namesakes in the UK.  It ...

Melingriffith Water Pump now fully restored

Melingriffith Water Pump now fully restored

June 30, 2011 No Comments

The historic Melingriffith Water Pump in Whitchurch has now been fully restored to working order and will be officially re-launched on Friday 1st July at 18:30 at its Ty Mawr Road site. The re-launch marks the end of a long period of decline for the pump and residents and visitors will now be able to ...

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. ...

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