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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
Wales will be taking on Australia on Sunday 17 November at Principality Stadium.
11/11/24 - Blackweir Live Q&A
Blackweir Live Q&A
11/11/24 - Celebrating National School Meals Week 2024
Celebrating National School Meals Week 2024: Cardiff Council highlights progress in providing Free School Meals to Primary Age School Pupils
Applications for primary school places to start in September 2025 are now open and parents are encouraged to make use of all five preferences to get the best chance of securing a school they want.
Since April 2014, Cardiff Council has worked alongside its four neighbouring local authority partners to implement Welsh Government's current National Model for Regional Working.
08/11/24 - The Update: 08 November 2024
In your Friday update from us this week: The National Service of Remembrance for Wales; Go ahead for Cardiff’s first wellbeing village; New dedicated phone line to help support unpaid carers; Cardiff Castle features in BBC drama Wolf Hall
