6th February
Cardiff Council Update: 06 February 2026
Cardiff Council Update: 06 February 2026
Here is your Friday update, covering:
Caerau and Ely Secure £20m Pride in Place Investment
Conservation work to improve Bute Park woodland to begin as part of National Forest status bid
Registration opens for ‘Switch Together’ solar scheme
Caerau and Ely Secure £20m Pride in Place Investment
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Caerau and Ely have been awarded up to £20 million of long‑term investment through the UK Government’s new Pride in Place programme.
The scheme aims to support communities most in need across the UK by investing in local priorities, improving neighbourhoods, and giving residents greater influence over decisions that affect their area.
Now that the bid has been successful, both wards will receive funding over the next 10 years to:
Strengthen community life and support local groups
Improve the street scene, local facilities, and public spaces
Boost skills, jobs, and economic opportunities
Create safer, healthier neighbourhoods
Help residents shape a long‑term vision for their community
Conservation work to improve Bute Park woodland
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Work to improve the health of woodland at a Site of Interest for Nature Conservation (SINC) in Bute Park is due to begin next week.
The work, which is part of a long-term woodland management plan that has been developed for the ancient semi-natural woodland at Blackweir, aims to enhance biodiversity in the woodland, improve its structure, manage ash dieback to ensure public safety, and maintain the features of the historic park.
Registration opens for ‘Switch Together’ solar scheme
Registration has opened for round two of a scheme that has already helped 156 households in Cardiff cut their energy bills and their carbon emissions by installing rooftop solar panels on their homes.
The ‘Switch Together’ solar scheme (previously known as ‘Solar Together’) harnesses the power of collective purchasing to allow residents access to high‑quality, affordable home solar installations.
