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Council allowed misuse of charity land as overflow car park Ted Peskett, local democracy reporter Cardiff Council allowed the misuse of charity land at the centre of a land swap application. If the council’s proposal to swap land at Maindy Park for land at Cae...

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It's time to deliver a community right to buy for Wales Mike Hedges – MS for Swansea East  Community gives people a sense of belonging. Where you live is where your community will be, your community is where you feel you belong. Some people live in an area...

#housing #community
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People warned new BMX track would end up flooded - now look at it Natural Resources Wales (NRW) raised no objections to the track being built and Cardiff Council's flooding expert gave no representation at the time

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) raised no objections to the track being built and Cardiff Council's flooding expert gave no representation at the time. #climate #floods #Cardiff www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...

Eine Gruppe von Kindern auf Fahrrädern fährt durch eine enge städtische Strasse, begleitet von einem Polizeiauto mit eingeschaltetem Blaulicht. Die Kinder tragen Helme und Schulranzen. Auf beiden Seiten der Strasse stehen geparkte Autos, und im Hintergrund sind mehrstöckige Wohnhäuser sowie ein hell leuchtender Himmel bei Sonnenaufgang zu sehen.

Greetings from sunny but cold Cologne. Morning #Bikebus to school 🥰

Landmark report calls for immediate action to safeguard Wales' rainforests The vast majority of Welsh rainforest habitat is in ‘unfavourable’ condition, with many sites suffering from multiple compounding threats, according to a landmark report that assesses the health of Wa...

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New agreement offers added protection to popular parks and green spaces in Cardiff Popular parks in Cardiff will be given extra protection after senior councillors approved plans to enter into a legal agreement with a charity which defends parks and green spaces from development. Th...

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In Wales, we’re one more flood away from another disaster like Aberfan | Aaron Thierry It is only a matter of time before a mountainside is brought down. We need climate adaptation help – and we need it now, says climate expert Aaron Thierry

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Listed property firm strikes deal for Cardiff developments - Insider Media Two sites in Cardiff, including a direct development build-to-rent opportunity with a potential for about 400 new PRS homes, have been acquired by the UK's largest listed residential landlord.

#cardiff #housing #development
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Details of a new bridge across the River Taff in Cardiff have been released The proposed bridge would connect communities to schools, parks, and leisure facilities on both sides of the river to support the regeneration of the Channel View estate

Proposals for new bridge across the Taff progress.
Pre-Application Consultation runs online until Dec 23rd.
In-person event on Wed 4th Dec 12pm-6.30pm at CF11 Leisure (formerly Channel View Leisure Centre).
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Five ways you might already encounter AI in cities (and not realise it) From facial recognition to delivery drones, cities around the UK are already trialling AI tech.

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Planned summer festival 'will wreck Cardiff's tranquillity!' Martin Shipton A heritage group has accused Cardiff council of planning to ruin the Welsh capital’s foremost area of tranquillity by turning it into a hub for noisy events. In a letter to Cllr Huw Tho...

Big events in Bute Park are yet another example of the privatisation of public spaces. They stop the free access to the park, wreck #biodiversity, and increase #traffic. Cardiff has arenas that are far more suitable for this.
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Cardiff considers a 'Land Rover' tax on the biggest most polluting vehicles The city council is asking people their views on whether those who own larger cars should pay more for permits

This is good but the Council should also tax housing developers & those converting houses into flats to provide parking. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...

Inside historic hall as it finally re-opens after five-year refit costing £10m The building is described as being the cultural heartbeat of the Llynfi Valley

An example of what can be done with an iconic building
The challenge will be keeping it open. The Redhouse in Merthyr, renovated a decade or so ago is now closed because of council cuts. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...

Much-loved Welsh music venue announces it is to close David Owens It is a grassroots music venue that has been at the forefront of the city’s music scene for many years, but today The Moon has announced it is to close. The venue situated on Womanby Stree...

Another independent music venue left to close in Cardiff Council’s self-declared ‘music city’ whilst that same council ploughs tens of millions into a huge arena. nation.cymru/culture/much...

Investment group to acquire Cardiff steel giant after agreement signed - Insider Media An investment group is to acquire 100 per cent of a Cardiff steel giant and a Nordic plant after an agreement was struck. The acquisition brings on board more than 2,700 skilled employees.

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New South Wales to Paddington rail service on its launch date Train Union Trains secured approval to run trains to London in competition to First Great Western back in 2022

The article claims that Grand Union would stop at Cardiff Parkway so to justify a 4-platform intercity station. GU doesn't yet have a licence to do so, it would add 7 mins to journey times & would stop only 5 times a day each way. www.business-live.co.uk/enterprise/n...

Dŵr Cymru halted from using customer cash to pay for £163,000 in bonuses Nine water companies, including Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, have been prevented from using customer money to fund “undeserved” bonuses for top bosses under new powers, the regulator has announced. Ofwat sa...

#water #dwrcymru #welshwater #bonuses
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Labour is putting its plans for Britain in the hands of private finance. It could end badly | Daniela Gabor Handing vital infrastructure to big finance will generate windfalls for investors and leave the rest of us worse off. We need a better plan, says Daniela Gabor, a professor of economics and macrofinan...

Although we’re told that partnering with these investors is a means of solving the housing crisis, it often delivers the opposite: higher rents, the displacement of lower-income tenants who are often from minority groups, and less affordable #housing.... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Rail passengers warned of disruption in aftermath of Storm Bert Transport for Wales (TfW) is urging passengers to check before they travel on Monday due to the impact of Storm Burt across Wales. A number of routes across Wales and Borders will be closed on 25 Nove...

#stormbert #Wales #floods #climatecrisis
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Natural Resources Wales to review Storm Bert weather warnings Warnings given to residents in Wales about the severity of Storm Bert by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) will be reviewed in the coming days, a senior member of staff has confirmed. A major incident was...

Warnings given to residents in Wales about the severity of Storm Bert by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) will be reviewed in the coming days, a senior member of staff has confirmed

The Cardiff Victorian built arcades which are thriving The Morgan Quarter, which includes the Morgan and Royal arcades, is close to full occupancy with just one unit available to rent

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Patches of wildflowers in cities can be just as good for insects as natural meadows – study Researchers found no difference in the diversity of species in urban meadows compared with those in rural settings

Patches of wildflowers in cities can be just as good for insects as natural meadows.
#biodiversity #wildflowers #urban #cities #climate
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Inside historic hall as it finally re-opens after five-year refit costing £10m The building is described as being the cultural heartbeat of the Llynfi Valley

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Glyphosate EU Commission rejects request to cancel re-approval, NGOs go to EU court On 26 June 2024, the European Commission rejected the formal request by PAN Europe and 5 of its member NGOs to review the 10-year re-approval of glyphosate. The NGOs plan to challenge the decision in ...

#glyphosate #pesticide #EU
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Preserving trees and woodlands: new regulations | GOV.WALES We want your views on proposed regulations for the protection of trees and woodlands.

New regulations on preserving trees and woodland. #trees #woodland
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Cardiff Crossrail city centre to Cardiff Bay tram link gets funding approved The go-ahead comes after the Welsh Government confirms its required £50m match funding

Good though Cardiff needs trams all across the city and cycling infrastructure.

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Light of Winter immersive trail comes to city centre The Light of Winter, a free immersive trail, has arrived in Cardiff city centre from now until January 2025, guiding visitors around the city during the festive season. As part of the Light of Winter,...

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Launching the Seibiant sanctuary: a place for safety, support and compassion The Seibiant Sanctuary is Cardiff and the Vale’s first non-clinical, community-based and trauma informed alternative to A&E.

“I felt less alone and ashamed.”

We’re delighted to launch Seibiant Sanctuary today, alongside Cardiff and Value UHB.

It's Cardiff and the Vale's first community-based alternative to A&E when someone’s facing a mental health crisis.

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