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22/11/24 - The Update: 22 November 2024
In your Friday update from us this week: Travel advice for Wales vs South Africa in Cardiff tomorrow; Cardiff's UNICEF Child Friendly City achievements and plans; Another milestone moment for Cardiff Crossrail
19/11/24 - The Update: 19 November 2024
In your Tuesday update this week: Bringing a touch of the National Forest to six #Cardiff schools; Plans to protect key heritage buildings; Public support for permanently protecting 11 parks; Llanrumney skatepark construction to begin
Wales will be taking on South Africa on Saturday 23 November at Principality Stadium. With the kick-off taking place at 5.40pm - there will be a full city centre road closure from 1.30pm until 9.45pm
Cardiff has made significant strides in promoting children's rights and listening to the views of young people since becoming the first UNICEF Child Friendly City in the UK, a new report has revealed.
Following a tender process, Graham Group has been awarded the contract for the Detail Design and Build for the first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail.
18/11/24 - News that you might have missed - 18/11/24
Cardiff Hubs and Libraries have finger on the pulse; Update on plans to protect key heritage buildings in Cardiff; Public support for plans to permanently protect 11 parks in Cardiff and more
15/11/24 - The Update: 15 November 2024
In your Friday update from us this week: Our Hubs and Libraries have finger on the pulse; Research highlights our social workers’ expertise; Windsor Clive Primary School awarded for health & wellbeing excellence; Travel advice for Wales vs Australia
Hubs and libraries across Cardiff are extending their health and wellbeing offer, with the launch of a new blood pressure monitor scheme.
An update on plans to protect key historic buildings in Cardiff including The Mansion House on Richmond Road, The Old Library on the Hayes, and the Merchant Place/Cory’s Buildings in Cardiff Bay has been issued by Cardiff Council.
11 parks in Cardiff could be permanently protected after a public consultation found overwhelming public support for the plans put forward by Cardiff Council.
12/11/24 - The Update: 12 November 2024
In your Tuesday update this week: September 2025 Primary School Applications are open; Fairwater Community Campus construction latest; New strategy to enhance care for Children Looked After; New approach to school improvement
12/11/24 - Llanrumney skatepark construction to begin
Skaters in Cardiff will soon have a new ‘destination’ skate park to enjoy.
With over 7,000 young people in care across Wales, the need for more Foster Carers is increasingly pressing.
12/11/24 - Bringing the National Forest to Six Cardiff Schools through Trees for Cities collaboration
Six Cardiff primary schools are set to have their playgrounds transformed into nature-rich learning environments as part of the Healthy Playgrounds programme.
Windsor Primary School in Ely has been recognised as a Thrive School of Excellence for putting the health and wellbeing of children and staff at the heart of everything it does.
12/11/24 - Interim Principal Contractor appointed to restart Fairwater Community Campus construction project
Cardiff Council has appointed an interim principal contractor for the Fairwater Community Campus, safeguarding the £108m project following ISG Construction Ltd going into administration, and in doing so making payments of over £7m to the existing supply
