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14/11/24 - Cardiff Hubs and Libraries have finger on the pulse!

Hubs and libraries across Cardiff are extending their health and wellbeing offer, with the launch of a new blood pressure monitor scheme.

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13/11/24 - Update on plans to protect key heritage buildings in Cardiff

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.

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13/11/24 - Public support for plans to permanently protect 11 parks in Cardiff

11 parks in Cardiff could be permanently protected after a public consultation found overwhelming public support for the plans put forward by Cardiff Council.

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12/11/24 - Llanrumney skatepark construction to begin

Skaters in Cardiff will soon have a new ‘destination' skate park to enjoy.

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12/11/24 - New research highlights expertise and support provided by social workers in Cardiff

With over 7,000 young people in care across Wales, the need for more Foster Carers is increasingly pressing.

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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.

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12/11/24 - Windsor Clive Primary School awarded for excellence in children's health and wellbeing

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.

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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

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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

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11/11/24 - Primary School Applications for September 2025 now open

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.

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08/11/24 - Cardiff's plans for the future direction of School Improvement Services

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.

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08/11/24 - Cardiff Council Reveals New Childrens Homes Strategy 2024 to Enhance Care for Children Looked After

A new report outlining Cardiff's commitment to providing safe and nurturing environments for Children Looked After in the city has been revealed.

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08/11/24 - Housing, Health, Community: Go ahead for Cardiff's first wellbeing village

Cardiff's first wellbeing village, a 27-acre development bringing together health and housing to provide new facilities and homes for local people, is on its way to the west of the city.

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07/11/24 - Cardiff Castle features in BBC drama Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light

Highly anticipated BBC drama ‘Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light' features a star-studded cast including Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell, Damian Lewis as King Henry VIII, and eagle-eyed viewers might also spot Cardiff's historic Castle.

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