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Invitation to join Barry Library

by martyn jones 11/05/2026

We are holding a very impactful and community-focused event on Digital Literacy titled AI for Everyone. It is an Online event with free tickets.

I am writing to request a feature/mention of our event in this month’s Newsletter or communications, please..

AI for Everyone. Learn, Apply and Grow

Join Safe Online Space Cymru on 23 May 2026 (1pm–2pm) for an Online Session on making AI easy for everyone.

Expect speakers with industry experience and lived-experience. This is part of the Connected Futures Cardiff project supported by the National Lottery.

Free tickets, register now with the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-for-everybody-work-smarter-not-harder-tickets-1988462634267?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join Invite EXTRA (Eng+Wel)

23 May 2026

Zoom Online

1pm–2pm

Online event

Thank you very much for your anticipated support. Please find attached Flyers for the event.

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Next Steps 2026 Careers & Information Event 29.5.26 Posters & Sign Up Links

by martyn jones 10/05/2026

written by martyn jones

Cardiff Working Wales team, ad their valued partners are delighted to invite you 16-24 year old customers to our

Next Steps 2026 Careers and Information Event on 29^th May 2026.

Anyone aged 16-24, who is happy to travel to Cardiff for work is more than welcome.

They don’t have to be unemployed.

We do request that they book a ticket though, as space is limited and we need to monitor occupancy carefully to manage the event safely.

The Print poster has a QR code to take to the Booking page, and is the best to print to out to display.

There are English and Welsh versions.

The Digital poster has a Livelink so you can share it with anyone who would like to book.

Please share far and wide.

We’ve got some fantastic employers and partners signed up.

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What’s happening in the Vale of Glamorgan this Spring / Beth sy’n digwydd ym Mro Morgannwg dros y Gwanwyn

by martyn jones 03/04/2026

written by martyn jones

Cymraeg isod

Dear Resident,

As we welcome the lighter days and look ahead to Easter and early summer, here’s a round‑up of news, events and updates from across the Vale.

Annwyl Breswylydd,

Wrth i ni groesawu’r dyddiau goleuach ac edrych ymlaen at y Pasg a dechrau’r haf, dyma grynodeb o newyddion, digwyddiadau a diweddariadau o bob cwr o’r Fro.

🌲 New Llwybr Cymru Trail – First Section Opens in Porthkerry

The first 80km section of the Llwybr Coedwig Cymru Trail, part of the National Forest for Wales, officially launched in Porthkerry Country Park earlier this month.

This new long‑distance route celebrates Welsh nature, woodland and local heritage. Find out more: Llwybr Coedwig Cymru Trail | GOV.WALES

If you’re out and about across the Vale this Easter you might also notice we have upgraded the public toilet facilities at Porthkerry Country Park and Cosmeston Lakes Country Park recently with further upgrades underway in our four main town centres:

Llantwit Major – complete
Cowbridge – complete,
Barry – underway,
Penarth – coming soon

🌲 Llwybr Newydd Llwybr Cymru — Adran Gyntaf yn agor ym Mhorthceri

Mae’r rhan 80km gyntaf o Lwybr Coedwig Cymru — rhan o Goedwig Genedlaethol Cymru — wedi lansio’n swyddogol ym Mharc Gwledig Porthceri.

Mae’r llwybr ‑ pellter hir newydd hwn yn dathlu natur Cymru, coetir a threftadaeth leol. Darganfyddwch fwy: Llwybr Coedwig Cymru | LLYW.CYMRU

Os ydych chi allan ar draws y Fro y Pasg hwn efallai y byddwch hefyd yn sylwi ein bod wedi uwchraddio’r cyfleusterau toiledau cyhoeddus ym Mharc Gwledig Porthceri a Pharc Gwledig Llynnoedd Cosmeston yn ddiweddar gydag uwchraddio pellach ar y gweill yn ein pedair prif ganol tref:

Llanilltud Fawr – wedi’i gwblhau
Y Bont-faen – wedi’i gwblhau,
Y Barri – ar y gweill,
Penarth – yn dod yn fuan

Council Agrees Budget for 2026/27

Thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s budget engagement. After careful consideration, the Council has agreed its budget for the year ahead on 10 March.

Council Tax

Council Tax will increase by £2.07 per week for a Band D property.

This keeps the Vale below the Welsh average.

Council Tax makes up around 32% of our total budget, with the rest mainly funded by the Welsh Government.

This year’s increase will help us:

Meet the rising cost of delivering essential services.

Provide additional funding where residents told us it matters most:

£535,000 extra for rural bus services

£535,000 extra for youth services

Thanks to better support from Welsh Government this year, we can continue strengthening services across the Vale:

🏫 Schools & Education

Over £55m invested in new school buildings, with another £29m planned

£10m to improve existing school buildings

Continued investment in Additional Learning Needs

A brand-new multi-million-pound school for St Richard Gwyn High School

🛣️ Roads, Streets & Public Spaces

£11m for resurfacing roads, repairing pavements and tackling potholes

£1m for upgraded streetlighting

More cleaning and maintenance across town centres

🏡 Homes & Communities

£281m for housing improvements and new council homes

£4.6m for specialist accommodation for older people

Continued investment in outdoor spaces, leisure centres and our coastline

Read more: Council reveals spending plans

Cytuno Cyllideb y Cyngor ar gyfer 2026/27

Diolch i bawb a gymerodd ran yn yr ymgysylltiad cyllideb eleni. Ar ôl ystyried yn ofalus, mae’r Cyngor wedi cytuno ar ei gyllideb ar gyfer y flwyddyn i ddod.

💷 Treth y Cyngor

Bydd Treth y Cyngor yn cynyddu £2.07 yr wythnos ar gyfer eiddo Band D.
Mae hyn yn cadw’r Fro yn is na chyfartaledd Cymru.
Mae Treth y Cyngor yn cyfrif am oddeutu 32% o gyfanswm ein cyllideb, gyda’r gweddill yn cael ei ariannu’n bennaf gan Lywodraeth Cymru.

Bydd cynnydd eleni yn ein helpu i:

Cwrdd â’r gost gynyddol o ddarparu gwasanaethau hanfodol.
Darparu cyllid ychwanegol lle dywedodd preswylwyr wrthym mai dyma’r materion pwysicaf:
- £535,000 yn ychwanegol ar gyfer gwasanaethau bysiau gwledig
- £535,000 yn ychwanegol ar gyfer gwasanaethau ieuenctid

Diolch i gefnogaeth well gan Lywodraeth Cymru eleni, gallwn barhau i gryfhau gwasanaethau ledled y Fro:

🏫 Ysgolion ac Addysg

Buddsoddwyd dros £55m mewn adeiladau ysgol newydd, gyda £29m arall ar y gweill
£10m i wella adeiladau presennol yr ysgol
Parhau i fuddsoddi mewn Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol
Ysgol newydd sbon gwerth miliynau o bunnoedd i Ysgol Uwchradd Sant Richard Gwyn

🛣️ Ffyrdd, Strydoedd a Mannau Cyhoeddus

£11m ar gyfer gosod wyneb newydd ar ffyrdd, trwsio palmentydd a mynd i’r afael â thyllau yn y ffordd
£1m ar gyfer goleuadau stryd wedi’u huwchraddio
Mwy o waith glanhau a chynnal a chadw ar draws canol trefi

🏡 Cartrefi a Chymunedau

£281m ar gyfer gwella tai a thai cyngor newydd
£4.6m ar gyfer llety arbenigol i bobl hŷn
Parhau i fuddsoddi mewn mannau awyr agored, canolfannau hamdden a’n harfordir

Darllen mwy: Cyngor yn datgelu cynlluniau gwariant

🐣 Easter in the Vale – Events, Trails & Family Fun

Looking for things to do over the school holidays? Visit the Vale has a full guide to Easter events, trails, activities and family days out happening across Barry, Penarth, Cowbridge, Llantwit Major and beyond.

You’ll also find details of the first big summer events coming in May, plus news of the Barry Island Food Festival, returning in June.

See what’s on in The Vale of Glamorgan | Visit The Vale

🐣 Pasg yn y Fro — Digwyddiadau, Llwybrau a Hwyl i’r Teulu

Ydych chi’n chwilio am bethau i’w gwneud dros wyliau’r ysgol? Mae gan Visit the Vale ganllaw llawn i ddigwyddiadau’r Pasg, llwybrau, gweithgareddau a diwrnodau allan i’r teulu sy’n digwydd ar draws y Barri, Penarth, y Bont-faen, Llanilltud Fawr a thu hwnt.

Cewch hefyd fanylion am ddigwyddiadau mawr cyntaf yr haf sy’n dod ym mis Mai, yn ogystal â newyddion am Ŵyl Fwyd Ynys y Barri, sy’n dychwelyd ym mis Mehefin.

Archwiliwch beth sydd ymlaen: Gweld beth sydd ymlaen ym Mro Morgannwg | Ymweld â’r Fro

Recycling & Waste – Easter Update

Good news — there are no changes to recycling and waste collections over the Easter bank holidays.

A few seasonal reminders:

Recycle cardboard from Easter egg boxes

Scrunch test your foil — if it stays scrunched, it can be recycled

Coming soon – Soft Plastic Recycling! From Monday 13 April, soft plastic recycling collections begin in Barry and the rural Vale. Residents will receive a roll of sacks and information leaflets over the coming weeks.

Our Household Waste Recycling Centres will be soon be opening from 8am – 6pm as we enter the summer season.

Ailgylchu a Gwastraff — Diweddariad Pasg

Newyddion da — nid oes unrhyw newidiadau i gasgliadau ailgylchu a gwastraff dros wyliau banc y Pasg.

Ychydig o nodiadau atgoffa tymhorol:

Ailgylchu cardbord o flychau wyau Pasg
Profwch eich ffoil yn scrunch — os yw’n aros yn scrunched, gellir ei ailgylchu

Yn dod yn fuan — Ailgylchu Plastig Meddal! O ddydd Llun 13 Ebrill, bydd casgliadau ailgylchu plastig meddal yn dechrau yn y Barri a’r Fro wledig. Bydd preswylwyr yn derbyn bagiau a thaflenni gwybodaeth am ddim dros yr wythnosau nesaf.

Bydd ein Canolfannau Ailgylchu Gwastraff Cartref yn agor cyn bo hir o 8am – 6pm wrth i ni fynd i mewn i dymor yr haf.

🎬 Penarth Pier Pavilion – Now Open 7 Days a Week

The Pavilion cinema is now showing films every day. Check out the latest listings and book tickets here: https://penarthpierpavilion.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows

🎬 Pafiliwn Pier Penarth — Ar Agor Nawr 7 Diwrnod yr Wythnos

Mae sinema’r Pafiliwn bellach yn dangos ffilmiau bob dydd. Edrychwch ar y rhestrau diweddaraf ac archebwch docynnau yma:https://penarthpierpavilion.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows

🎨 Learn Something New This Summer with Vale Courses

Looking to develop a skill or try something new? Vale Courses, based at Old Hall in Cowbridge, offers a wide programme of adult learning opportunities across Art, Crafts, Languages, and Health & Wellbeing.

Summer Term starts Monday 13 April

Courses available in Cowbridge, Barry and Penarth

Choose from 5week and 10week courses, plus oneday workshops

Open to all Vale residents

Start your learning journey today: Vale Courses

🎨 Dysgu Rhywbeth Newydd yr Haf hwn gyda Chyrsiau’r Fro

Eisiau datblygu sgil neu roi cynnig ar rywbeth newydd? Mae Cyrsiau Bro, a leolir yn yr Hen Neuadd yn y Bont-faen, yn cynnig rhaglen eang o gyfleoedd dysgu i oedolion ar draws Celf, Crefftau, Ieithoedd, ac Iechyd a Lles.

Tymor yr Haf yn dechrau ar ddydd Llun 13 Ebrill

Cyrsiau ar gael yn y Bont-faen, y Barri a Phenarth
Dewiswch o gyrsiau 5 ‑ wythnos a 10 ‑ wythnos, yn ogystal â gweithdai ‑ undydd
Agored i holl drigolion y Fro

Dechreuwch eich taith ddysgu heddiw: Cyrsiau yn y Fro

Gan ddymuno gwanwyn disglair a phleserus i chi ar draws y Fro!

Wishing you a bright and enjoyable spring across the Vale!

Visit our Website at www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Ewch i’n gwefan yn www.bromorgannwg.gov.uk

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Vale 2030 – Corporate Plan / Y Fro 2030- Cynllun Corfforaethol

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Community Safety Highlight Report January

by martyn jones 04/03/2026

written by martyn jones

Please see attached Highlight Report for January.

ENGLISH January 2026 Highlight Report pdf

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Cylchlythyr y Comisiynydd: Chwefror 2026 // Commissioner’s Newsletter: February 2026

by martyn jones 24/02/2026

written by martyn jones

Cylchlythyr y Comisiynydd: Chwefror 2026

Mae dolen i gylchlythyr diweddaraf y Comisiynydd isod, sy’n cynnwys yr wybodaeth ddiweddaraf am ei gwaith dros y misoedd diwethaf yn creu newid cadarnhaol i bobl hŷn.

Cylchlythyr y Comisiynydd: Chwefror 2026

I gael rhagor o wybodaeth am waith y Comisiynydd ewch i https://comisiynyddph.cymru, neu dilynwch ni ar X / Facebook / LinkedIn.

Os nad ydych chi’n dymuno cael Cylchlythyr y Comisiynydd mwyach, gallwch ddatdanysgrifio yma, neu anfon e-bost at gofyn@comisiynyddph.cymru

Diolch yn Fawr!

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Forum Representatives meeting 03/02/2026

by martyn jones 22/02/2026

written by martyn jones

Please find attached the minutes from the Forum Representatives meeting held on 2 February.

20260203 COPA Forum Representatives Meeting

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Community Safety Team November Highlight Report

by martyn jones 23/01/2026

written by martyn jones

Please see attached November Highlight Report.

Highlight Report - NOV 2025

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BSG Strategy on Age Discrimination

by martyn jones 28/11/2025

written by martyn jones

The British Society for Gerontology (BSG) Special Interest Group (SIG) on Ageism focuses on strengthening the links between research, policy and practice to improve understanding of ageism and its impacts, and to identify and promote effective interventions to combat ageism. The SIG is a forum for the exchange of ideas, learning and opportunities, connecting people with a passion to end ageism.

The Group look at the variety of manifestations of ageism including internalised and self-directed ageism, and intersectional dimensions to ageism. We’re interested in how ageism is embedded and expressed in policy and practice and what interventions are effective to tackle it.

Our strategy 2025–2030 (attached)

Our strategy outlines a framework for our priorities and plans over the next five years.

Comments and engagement welcomed

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GVS Health Social Care & Wellbeing bulletin 22.8.2025

by martyn jones 28/08/2025

written by martyn jones

GVS News

Save the Date: A Special Celebration at GVS’ AGM

We’d love for you to join us for this year’s GVS Annual General Meeting – it’s going to be extra special! The AGM is on Friday 7th November 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at CF61 Centre, Station Road, Llantwit Major CF61 1ST. Read More

We need you! Nomination to GVS Board of Trustees

If you are a member of GVS your organisation is entitled to nominate a candidate for election to our Board of Trustees. As stated in our governing document, at least two-thirds of the Board members are to be nominated by the GVS membership. The remainder will be recruited via open competition. Read More

Your feedback matters to us!

Have you received a good (or bad) service from Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) over the last year? Read More

GVS Big Volunteering Fayre 28th January 2026

We are hosting the Big Volunteering Fayre at the Memo Arts Centre, Barry on 28th January 2026. This is a great opportunity for you to promote your opportunities and recruit volunteers to support your organisation. Read More

GVS Grant Schemes

Warm Spaces grant and Improving Access to Food grant

The Improving Access to Food grant aims to help communities tackle food insecurity by supporting projects that improve access to healthy, nutritious food. All funding to be spent by end of March 2026 with a deadline for applications 5th September 2025. Read More

Do you need funding for a youth volunteering project or activity?

Glamorgan Voluntary Services are delighted to announce that applications are now open for 2025/26 Youth Led Volunteering Grant Fund. The Fund is a grant for youth volunteering projects and activities that take place in the Vale of Glamorgan. The Panel will be awarding grants of up to £1,500. Read More

Voluntary Sector news

The Health and Social Care We Want

Too few people know their rights, what they can reasonably expect from services, or how they can play their own part in staying well and that is why Llais is leading The Health and Social Care We Want: a national conversation about creating clearer, fairer, and more person-centred services. Read More

Marie Curie launching project in September 2025

Your Story Matters: A Legacy Through Art is a free initiative for people in Cardiff and the Vale who are living with life-limiting conditions. Read More

Dementia Online sessions now available to book

Cardiff and Vale Dementia Learning and Development Team (DLDT) are holding online learning sessions, in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society. Read More

Cardiff & Vale University Health Board news

What is the “Shaping Services for the Future, Together” plan?

This plan will act as a roadmap for how Cardiff & Vale University Health Board will deliver all services for the next ten years. The plan will be co-produced with our local communities and be built on the values of inclusivity, honestly and consistency. Read More

‘Angela has been our lifeline’ | Meet August’s Health Hero

Angela Amey-Jones, a Health Visitor for Radyr Medical Centre in Cardiff West, has been named August’s Health Hero in recognition of the unwavering support and meaningful impact she provides to the families she works with. Read More

Health & Wellbeing news

One in five people in Wales are making positive changes to reduce type 2 Diabetes risk

A new survey has found that one in five people in Wales, who have never been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, have made positive changes to their behaviour in the past year to cut their risk of developing the condition. Read More

Annual General Meeting – Wednesday 17 September 2025.

The Annual General Meeting of the Public Health Wales Board will be held on Wednesday 17 September 2025. The meeting will be held in person at Yr Egin, Carmarthen and online, from 13:00 – 15:30. Read More

Welsh Government news

Annual festival “life changing” for young carer

Wales’ annual Young Carers Festival, which hosted a record number of young people this year, has been hailed as “life changing” by a young carer from Wrexham. Read More

Two year waits at lowest level in 4 years

The number of people waiting more than 2 years for treatment fell to the lowest level since March 2021 in June, the latest NHS figures show. Read More

Vacancies

Job Vacancies – Help Us Share Our Regional Support Officer Opportunity

DTA Wales is recruiting four part-time Regional Support Officers to work across Wales, providing direct support to eligible community groups and social enterprises through our membership services and programmes, and helping to nurture and connect the network of groups in each area. Deadline 2^nd September Read More

Vacancies at Shelter Cymru

There are a number of vacancies at Shelter Cymru. Read More

Vacancy at Tenovus Cancer Care

Vacancy for a Community Engagement Officer. Closing date 8th September 2025 Read More

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Executive News

Invitation to join Barry Library

Next Steps 2026 Careers & Information Event 29.5.26 Posters & Sign Up Links

What’s happening in the Vale of Glamorgan this Spring / Beth sy’n digwydd ym Mro Morgannwg dros y Gwanwyn

Gan ddymuno gwanwyn disglair a phleserus i chi ar draws y Fro!

Wishing you a bright and enjoyable spring across the Vale!

Community Safety Highlight Report January

Cylchlythyr y Comisiynydd: Chwefror 2026 // Commissioner’s Newsletter: February 2026

Forum Representatives meeting 03/02/2026

Community Safety Team November Highlight Report

BSG Strategy on Age Discrimination

GVS Health Social Care & Wellbeing bulletin 22.8.2025

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Gan ddymuno gwanwyn disglair a phleserus i chi ar draws y Fro!

Wishing you a bright and enjoyable spring across the Vale!

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Would you enjoy meeting like minded people, interested in improving things for the over 50’s ? If so please send us your details and you can become a member of the Vale 50+ Forum !!