Good morning Cardiff!
Following a passionate meeting with residents in Splott about the planned Viridor incinerator, we'll be bringing you news from last night.
On the blog today, there'll be more news about a programme for street cleansing in the city and later on we'll bring you news from the council's planning committee – looking in particular at the verdict on the controversial Pontcanna Pine proposals.
Today a protest picnic is planned for Bute Park to 'Reclaim the bridge' – read our post on it here.
Tonight the Oxfam Cymru Readathon will take place at Milgi – the event is free so make sure you pop down to hear some of Wales's top authors. You can also read our interview with one of the participants and find out more here.
There will also be a pact meeting in Plasnewydd – more details are on ourbobby.com.
What's making Cardiff tick today?
In the news a boy of seven has died at a house fire in Canton – read our report on the incident.
Cardiff Council are asking you to have your say on the city's night-time culture. Read the press release from the council on Welsh Icons, and complete the survey here.
Concern has been raised over the lack of a local development plan fore Cardiff and what this will mean for planning applications put forward to the council. Read more on WalesOnline here.
An expert at Cardiff University has warned police cuts could damage the social health of communities. Read more here.
On the blogs
The Joy Collective looks at the release of a new record release in the basement of chintz and antique store Jacobs this Saturday.
Cardiff Arts institute feature Katin's birthday wax for Oxjam.
Tweet Cardiff looks at how Stephen Fry's arrival in the city yesterday to collect an honorary degree topped Twitter trends for the city.
Andrew Wilcox looks at the Cardiff International Food and Drink festival which took place this weekend, with some awesome photos, on his blog. Here's the write-up from Brew Wales.
On Fix My Street Cardiff
One resident looks at the appalling state of Westgate street and constant dog fouling is reported in Canton on Severn Road.
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