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The news from last week that you might have missed 26/07/21

 

23/07/21 - Statement on the Velodrome

A Cardiff Council spokesperson said: "Plans for the new velodrome in the Bay are supported by key cycling organisations including British Cycling, Welsh Cycling, Welsh Triathlon, the Maindy Flyers, Cardiff Ajax and many other cycling clubs across the region. They have been involved in helping us shape the specifications for the velodrome so it works for the majority of people who will want to use it, from beginners to professional riders.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/27135.html

 

22/07/21 - Illegal dog breeder jailed at Cardiff Magistrates Court

Christopher May, 32, from Kewstoke Avenue, Llanrumney, Cardiff, has been sentenced to 16 weeks in prison today at Cardiff Magistrates' Court for illegal dog breeding, animal mutilation, causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and illegal importation of dogs.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/27129.html

 

22/07/21 - Media sector in Cardiff Capital Region to benefit from £50m funding

Cardiff Council is delighted to be a member of the media.cymru Consortium which has won a £50m bid to develop a world-leading cluster for media innovation in the Cardiff Capital Region.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/27124.html

 

21/07/21 - Statement on waste collections

"Like many local authorities across the UK, Cardiff Council is experiencing unprecedented challenges to maintain frontline services.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/27115.html

 

21/07/21 - £40,000 funding towards new kennels for Cardiff's dogs

Dogs looked after at Cardiff Dogs Home are £40,000 closer to new kennels, following the award of two grants, applied for in partnership with local charity The Rescue Hotel.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/27113.html

 

21/07/21 - Welsh Veterans get some Green Headspace at Cardiff allotments

Welsh veterans in Cardiff will soon be able to get some Green Headspace at a new community gardening project for ex-servicemen and women, based at an allotment site in Grangetown.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/27109.html

 

20/07/21 - Council statement on Bute Park

A council spokesperson said: "Our thoughts are with those affected by the recent incidents in Bute Park. Prior to the pandemic, key city centre entrances to Bute Park were locked every night at sunset.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/27107.html

 

20/07/21 - From Mentee to Mentor! - Inspiring stories from Cardiff's children and young people

The past 16 months has been like no other but that hasn't stopped Bayan Ali's dedication and commitment in finding work during the most challenging of times.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/27098.html

 

20/07/21 - Help for tenants in rent arrears

Practical support for households who have struggled to pay their rent and are worried about losing their home because of accumulating rent arrears is available from the Council.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/27093.html

 

19/07/21 - £1 million funding for ‘Coed Caerdydd' urban forest project

Close to £1 million of funding for a project that will see a new urban forest created across Cardiff has been secured by Cardiff Council.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/27091.html

 

19/07/21 - Fly tipper ordered to pay over £400 for dumping six bags of rubbish

Walio Abdullah, 27, from Pomeroy Street in Butetown has been ordered to pay £433 for fly tipping six bags of household waste outside a flat on Hunter Street close to his home.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/27086.html

 

19/07/21 - Have your say on pioneering educational campus in Fairwater

Proposals are underway to deliver new build schools for Cantonian High School, Riverbank School and Woodlands High School on a shared site in Fairwater and members of the public are asked to share their views on the future of the joint educational campus.

Read more here:

https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/27083.html