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Our News section provides the latest news from Cardiff, and updates on the actions of our councillors and their wards. Here, you can stay up to date on the latest developments around the city, including updates on legislation and decisions made by the city's councillors. Make sure to check back frequently for the latest news.


Council spends over £2 million on translation for foreigners
Figures uncovered by a Conservative councillor in Cardiff reveal taxpayers in the city are footing a seven-figure (£2,047,975) bill to translate materials for people who cannot speak English. The sums, disclosed in response to written questions tabled by Cllr Calum Davies, show that Cardiff Council over the last five years spent £1,145,525 of public money on pre-booked interpretation services, while £506,034 was used for instant interpretation services. Meanwhile, a further
Aug 272 min read


Cardiff Conservatives: “Labour’s plans to charge parking at work is another jobs tax”
Conservative councillors in Cardiff have labelled plans initiated by the Labour-run local authority of a continuation of the national government’s war on work. Cardiff Council’s political leadership has confirmed its desire to press ahead with plans for a workplace parking levy whereby employees will have to pay a tax for the privilege of parking their vehicle at their place of work. It comes on top of changes from the Labour Government in Westminster since 2024 including
Jul 172 min read


Tax-raising Budget delivers a blow to working families and small businesses in Cardiff and Penarth
A raft of tax rises announced in yesterday’s Budget will hit working people, pensioners and savers, with serious implications for local families and employers, warned Calum Davies, the lead Welsh Conservative Senedd candidate for Cardiff West, South, and Penarth. The Budget introduces £26 billion in new taxes, extends the freeze on tax thresholds, and raises the tax burden on employers. More working people on modest incomes will be pulled into higher tax bands as income tax t
Nov 27, 20252 min read


Creating a nation of sporting heroes - Panel discussion with Councillor Sian-Ein Melbourne
During Welsh Conservative Party Conference, there was a debate on the main stage entitled 'Creating a nation of sporting heroes"....
May 1, 20231 min read


How to end the housing crisis - Councillor Calum Davies
Radyr and Morganstown Councillor Calum Davies was part of the panel at Welsh Conservative Party Conference which discussed 'How to end...
Apr 28, 20231 min read


Coffee pod recycling is here!
If you use coffee pods and are fed up with not being able to recycle them, Cardiff Council is supporting Podback, a new recycling service...
Apr 17, 20231 min read


Cardiff Conservatives vehemently oppose congestion charging in Cardiff
Without a stable and robust transport network in place, people cannot rely on this mode of transport for work and pleasure and it will...
Apr 17, 20231 min read
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