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The news you might have missed from Cardiff Council over the last seven days (17th August)

 

13/08/20 - Local samba band ‘Barracwda' re-establish their community group at Bute Park's temporary outdoor courts

The Afro Brazilian percussion troop ‘Barracwda' have found an alternative home for their rehearsal at the temporary outdoor courts in Bute Park near Blackweir changing rooms.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/24519.html

 

13/08/20 - Funding approved for the first phase of Cardiff's District Heating-Network

A new £26.5m district-heating network, which will use underground pipes to transport heat from an energy recovery facility to businesses and homes in Cardiff, has secured £15m to begin the first phase of works.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/24521.html

 

13/08/20 - Child Care Offer Reintroduced

An announcement from Cabinet Member for Children and Families, Cllr Graham Hinchey.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/24524.html

 

13/08/20 - Cardiff A-Level results 2020

Pupils across Cardiff have today received their A-Level results, many of which have been delivered virtually due to COVID-19.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/24527.html

 

14/08/20 - Learning for Life Online

Adult Community Learning Cardiff has developed a range of exciting new learning opportunities, with courses due to start next month.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/24529.html

 

14/08/20 - Llandaff Fields included in the latest play areas to reopen this weekend

Another nine children's play areas in Cardiff, including the popular facilities at Llandaff Fields, are to reopen at midday this Saturday. Once opened, it will bring the total number of play areas available to use in Cardiff to 100.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/24531.html

 

15/08/20 - Cardiff Marks VJ Day 75

Today, August 15, 2020, is the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, commemorating the surrender of Japan and the end of the Second World War.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/24537.html