Good morning, Cardiff!
Today's big event is the full meeting of Cardiff Council at 4.30pm. One of the motions tabled calls for council to produce a considered and effectively scrutinized proposal to deal with food and garden waste, for which council are currently carrying 'excessive costs'.
(Note: We won't be reporting live from the council this afternoon but you can watch the proceedings on the council webcast here.
Tonight Rachel Trezise launches her new novel Sixteen Shades of Crazy at Clwb Ifor Bach, 8pm. It's a book about the dreams and vices of a group of friends stuck in the valleys, and includes a lot of references to Cardiff. There will also be theatre from Samuel Bees, a pub quiz and music from Matt Jon.
In the news, Cardiff Council has approved plans for a £150m incinerator in Trident Park, Splott, reports WalesOnline. The waste to energy plant was rejected last year, but the company responsible has since made changes to their proposal that take into account the planning committee's concerns. It's been a controversial development – what's your take on it? Feel free to post your responses in the comments below.
Cardiff Bike Week starts this weekend. Events include a 52-mile ride along the Taff Trail, reports YourCardiff.
On the blogs today, Cardiff Fashion comments on Welsh fashion designer Joanne Terrar's new collection.
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