Beach path benefits from further investment
A new path and cycleway that links Llantwit Major to the beach has seen further improvements to make it even safer and more enjoyable for users.
View ArticleWeb payments system is a huge hit
The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s new online payment system for school meals and music lessons is proving to be a massive hit with local residents.
View ArticleVale residents warned about the dangers of rogue traders
Rogue traders who trick their way into houses of the elderly and vulnerable are the targets of a national campaign starting on Monday 17 October 2011.
View ArticleImportant message for septic tank owners
If you have a septic tank you will need to register it with Environment Agency Wales by 31 December 2011.
View ArticleCouncil officer wins national award for tenant engagement
The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s tenant development co-ordinator, Heather Powney, has won an award for her work with council tenants in the county.
View ArticleCCTV assists with five arrests, one fixed penalty and two summonses
The CCTV operation in the Vale of Glamorgan, working under the umbrella of the Safer Vale Partnership, assisted with five arrests in the week ending 23 October 2011.
View ArticleSchool meals
MORE than 66% of eligible schools in the Vale of Glamorgan have signed up to its online school meals payment system.
View ArticleDog owners asked to keep public spaces free of fouling
Dog walkers have been encouraged to clean up after their pets at an event in a Vale of Glamorgan park.
View Article£1,000 cheque for the LATCH charity marks retirement
A £1,000 donation will be winging its way to LATCH, the Welsh children’s cancer charity, to mark the retirement of Vale of Glamorgan mobile library driver, John Jones.
View ArticleVale kerbside recycling service to collect cartons, aerosols and foil
Three extra products can now be recycled using the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s mixed recycling collection service.
View ArticleMake it your New Year’s resolution to recycle your e-waste
Residents in the Vale of Glamorgan are being encouraged to recycle their electronic waste as part of a New Year clear-out.
View ArticleVale residents give tails something to wag about this Christmas
Staff at Croft Rescue Kennels in Bridgend were overwhelmed at the response by Vale residents to the council’s Christmas appeal for treats, toys and blankets.
View ArticleRoad safety awards 2011
The dedication of people who ensure the safety of children on the roads in the Vale of Glamorgan, has been recognised.
View ArticleCCTV coverage leads to seven arrests in the Vale
Vale of Glamorgan CCTV operators contacted the police 38 times in the week ending 25 December, resulting in seven arrests and one person found who was wanted for questioning.
View ArticleViews sought on proposals for Castleland Renewal Area
Views are being sought on proposals to improve Upper Holton Road in Barry.
View ArticleAnimals Attacked at Allotments
Police in Barry are appealing for witnesses to come forward with information regarding a barbaric act of animal cruelty which took place overnight on New Year’s Eve.
View ArticleChristmas tree recycling scheduled for next week in the Vale
Residents in the Vale of Glamorgan can have their discarded Christmas trees collected for free next week.
View ArticleGet pumped up and have a ball at new fitness classes
Two new fitness classes have started at Barry Leisure Centre to give customers extra fun ways of getting fit this New Year.
View ArticleLibrary staff receive customer service NVQ awards
Staff at the Vale of Glamorgan Council's County Library in Barry have completed and achieved their NVQ Level 2 Customer Service Certificates.
View ArticleCosmeston Lakes Country Park could become local nature reserve
A popular country park could become a local nature reserve, if residents support the idea.
View ArticleCommunity log cabin to provide all-weather activities
School and community groups using a country park will soon have a shelter during winter weather.
View ArticlePublic order offence leaves three in police custody
Three people have been arrested in Barry for a public order offence
View ArticleCouncils’ shared audit service is first for Wales
Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend County Borough councils have become the first local authorities in Wales to implement a shared internal audit service.
View ArticleCash injection gives boost to Eisteddfod exhibition
A group of artists have been awarded £2,500 towards mounting an exhibition at this year’s Eisteddfod in the Vale of Glamorgan.
View ArticleCash injection gives boost to Eisteddfod exhibition
A group of artists have been awarded £2,500 towards mounting an exhibition at this year’s Eisteddfod in the Vale of Glamorgan.
View ArticleMan with forged bank notes arrested in Barry street
A man has been arrested in a Barry street for possessing forged bank notes.
View ArticleNational survey for Wales
The National Survey for Wales is an opportunity for people to give their opinion on a wide range of issues affecting them and their local area.
View ArticleAnnual report on effectiveness of social services in the Vale published
The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s director of social services, Phil Evans, has published his second annual report on the effectiveness of social care services in the Vale and plans for improvement.
View ArticleArt exhibition comes to Wales to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
An exhibition by two war and conflict artists will open for the first time in Wales to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
View ArticleBook now for sports First Aid course
A First Aid course for people involved in sports activities will be held at the Barry Community Enterprise Centre, next to Holm View Leisure Centre, on Sunday 11 March.
View ArticleEisteddfod’s historic Italian Trophy comes to Barry
This year will see the National Eisteddfod held in the Vale of Glamorgan. To mark this the local council has been presented with the historic ‘Italian Trophy’ which is now on show at the County...
View ArticleHard plastics can now be recycled at Vale household waste recycling centres
Hard plastics can now be recycled at Vale of Glamorgan Council household waste recycling centres.
View Article34 calls to police by Vale CCTV operators
Vale of Glamorgan CCTV operators contacted the police on 34 occasions during the week ending 15 January.
View ArticleKarate club strikes it lucky with funding boost
Karate kids of all ages in the rural Vale of Glamorgan have struck it lucky after a local club was awarded a £1500 Community Chest grant.
View ArticleHelp wanted to reunite abandoned golf clubs with owner
Police in Barry are trying to trace the owner of a set of golf clubs and a golf bag.
View ArticleCouncil takes action on fly grazing horses
The Vale of Glamorgan Council has undertaken a large-scale operation to remove and rehome more than 60 horses which were abandoned on its land.
View ArticleCarbon management plan cuts thousands off energy bills
The Vale of Glamorgan Council has slashed thousands of pounds from its energy bills by introducing environmentally-friendly changes.
View ArticleChristmas trees recycled in the Vale of Glamorgan
The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s garden and food waste contractor, ‘Cowbridge Compost’ say they have received a bumper amount of real Christmas trees for recycling this year.
View ArticleAppeal to trace rare guitar stolen during Barry burglary
Police in Barry are appealing for information in order to track down a rare guitar which was recently stolen in the town.
View ArticleNew Friday Zumba class at Barry Leisure Centre
A further Zumba class has been added to the fitness programme at Barry Leisure Centre in response to the huge demand for the high energy Latin dance workouts.
View ArticleBumper opportunities to play netball in the Vale
Budding netball players of all ages now have even more chances to take up the sport in the Vale of Glamorgan after two local clubs netted a funding boost thanks to the Community Chest scheme.
View ArticleYoung goalies catching the eye of pro scouts
The future of football in the Vale of Glamorgan is in safe hands, with specialist goalkeeper coaching sessions helping to put a group of young boys on the radar of professional clubs.
View ArticleSaturday morning Dance Mat fever at Barry Leisure Centre
Interactive Dance Mat classes at Barry Leisure Centre are moving from Saturday afternoons to mornings.
View ArticleShow some love to your nearest coastline this Valentine’s Day
As a new tourism brochure for the Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend is launched, people across South Wales are being urged to show some love to their nearest coastline this Valentine’s Day.
View ArticleHalf Term activities with an Olympic flavour in the Vale
Youngsters can sprint, hop, skip and jump their way through this forthcoming half term by taking part in a mini Olympic session at Cowbridge Leisure Centre.
View ArticleVale schools through to finals of national badminton competition
Two schools from the Vale of Glamorgan have made it through to the finals of a national badminton competition which is being organised in partnership by the innovative 5x60 scheme and Badminton Wales.
View ArticleCCTV helps make eleven arrests in Barry
Eleven people have been arrested in Barry as a result of CCTV monitoring.
View ArticleVale of Glamorgan Local Development Plan goes to public consultation
The official plan that will govern how land is used in the Vale of Glamorgan over the next 15 years will be available for public comment from 20 February.
View ArticleImprovements announced to the ‘Ash Path’ in Dinas Powys
The Vale of Glamorgan Council has confirmed that it will be erecting a fence along the route of the Ash Path (a footpath also known as Public Right of Way 25, St Andrews Major) that runs from Murch...
View ArticleSport Relief is back and it’s coming to Barry Island
The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile is back – and it’s coming to Barry Island! The Island is set to host its second Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile on Sunday 25th March, and needs local people to come...
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