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Merthyr Road Planning Application Submitted

A planning application has been submitted to Cardiff Council for up to 5 dwellings on the land next to the village hall on Merthyr Road. Full details are on the council’s website. You can comment on planning applications during the 21 day consultation period that starts today and ends on the 23rd April 2014.

Gardening Project this Saturday

Local residents, in conjunction with Ainon Church, have organised a gardening event this Saturday to improve the appearance of the steps between Castell Coch View and Catherine Drive and behind the old band hall. People are invited to bring their own gloves and tools to clean up the area and help plant shrubs and flowers. … more…

LDP Alternative Sites Proposed for Tongwynlais

Alternative Sites Cardiff Council have published details of 3 proposed residential development sites in Tongwynlais. These proposals are called “Alternative Sites” and are a response to the Deposit LDP. Below are details of the 3 proposed sites. Ty Isaf Farm This site is at the north of the village, just off Heol-Y-Fforest. Full details are … more…

Spring Community Litter Pick

The Spring 2013 Community Litter Pick was a great success with volunteers collecting over a dozen bags of litter. With help, advice and equipment provided by Richard Weaver from Keep Wales Tidy, the group set off to tackle the main areas identified by the public survey. Mill Road/Castle Road, Merthyr Road, Iron Bridge Road and … more…

Tongwynlais Litter Pick

Plan of action The community litter pick is going ahead on Monday 6th May from 11:00am. Volunteers are meeting at the Lewis Arms and it’s expected to finish at 12:30pm. After considering the responses to the Facebook survey, the following areas will be covered: Merthyr Road Children’s Playground Taff Trail / Recreation Field Thanks to … more…