Back
The news you might have missed from Cardiff Council over the last seven days (27th July)

 

21/07/20 - Cardiff Music Board statement on the impact of Covid-19

The Sound Diplomacy report into Cardiff's music sector which triggered the creation of the Cardiff Music Board found that live music created 70% of jobs in the music sector in Cardiff and produced 65% (£45.6 million) of the income.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/24397.html

 

22/07/20 - Museum of Cardiff shortlisted for a Family Friendly Museum Award

The Museum of Cardiff has been shortlisted for a ‘Kids In Museums Family Friendly Award From Home' in the ‘best website activity' category for their ‘My Museum' activities.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/24400.html

 

22/07/20 - Celebrating all things silly with Summer Reading Challenge return

The Summer Reading Challenge is back in Cardiff Hubs and Libraries this summer with a focus on fun, fun, fun!

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/24403.html

 

22/07/20 - Cardiff's desire to honour the city's ‘Codebreakers'

Finding a way to honour and promote the history of Cardiff's incredible sporting heroes, who left their homes behind to pursue greatness as Rugby League players in the north of England, will be the aim of a new working group drawn together by Cardiff Council leader, Huw Thomas.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/24405.html

 

23/07/20 - More pollinator friendly ‘one-cut' mowing sites confirmed for Cardiff's parks

An additional 2.6 hectares of parkland in Cardiff is moving to a more pollinator friendly ‘one-cut' mowing regime.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/24413.html

 

23/07/20 - Statue of slaver Thomas Picton to be removed

The statue of slaver and Waterloo war hero Sir Thomas Picton is to be removed from the Marble Hall of Heroes in Cardiff City Hall.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/24418.html

 

24/07/20 - Top 10 most searched items on our Recycling A-Z - Do you know what goes where?

The most searched for items on our Recycling A-Z have been revealed and you might be surprised at some of the items that don't belong in your green recycling bags. 

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/24424.html

 

24/07/20 - More children's play areas will re-open next week following inspections

A further 20 children's play areas in Cardiff will be re-opened on Monday (27th July) following the initial 30 sites that opened last week.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/24426.html

 

24/07/20 - Cardiff's Youth Services: Greater support for young people during COVID-19

Provision and support for young people provided by Cardiff Youth Services, has been expanded in order to meet increased demand during COVID-19.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/24432.html