20th January 2026
Here is your Tuesday update, covering:
· Cardiff to host final UK stage of 2027 Tour De France
· Education Performance Report 2024/25 published - highlighting strong outcomes and major system reform
· A new era for Cantonian High School as doors open for pupils on first day
· Major progress in transforming the city’s education estate revealed in new report
Cardiff to host final UK stage of 2027 Tour De France
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Cardiff has been confirmed tonight as the finishing point of the third UK stage of the 2027 Tour de France, as organisers revealed the start and finish locations for the historic men’s and women’s Grand Départs.
The announcement highlights Wales’ central role in the 2027 Tour de France, with stage three of the men’s race starting in Welshpool in Powys and finishing in Cardiff on Sunday 4 July 2027, passing through some of the region’s most scenic and challenging climbs, including the Côte de Rhigos and Côte de Caerffili in the final kilometres.
Education Performance Report 2024/25 published - highlighting strong outcomes and major system reform
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Cardiff Council has released its Education Annual Performance Report 2024/25, showcasing strong learner outcomes across the city, continued progress on narrowing key attainment gaps, and the introduction of a major new school improvement system, Dysgu Caerdydd, which came into effect in September 2025.
A new era for Cantonian High School as doors open for pupils on first day
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The brand-new Cantonian High School has opened its doors to welcome pupils this week, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the school and the local community.
The occasion was met with widespread excitement as pupils explored their impressive new surroundings and enjoyed their first experience of the new building which has been designed for the future of learning. Pupils now have access to dynamic, creative and inspiring spaces that support exploration, collaboration and the development of real‑world skills.
Major progress in transforming the city’s education estate revealed in new report
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Cardiff Council has published its annual report on Education Estate Investment, highlighting strong progress across the city’s school improvement and modernisation programme. The report outlines a year of successful onsite delivery with major capital projects reaching key milestones, and citywide strategic actions have ensured that schools are equipped to meet future demand.
Cardiff continues to deliver one of the largest and most ambitious school investment programmes in Wales, supported through Welsh Government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme. To date, more than £421 million has been committed under the Band B and Band A phases of the programme.
