Jenny Rathbone

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Free, eco-friendly period products are available at Cardiff Council hubs, libraries, and other community buildings across the city.
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Former Israeli PM, Ehud Olmert, has described plans for a 'humanitarian city' in Rafah as akin to a concentration camp. This plan would trap 2 million displaced Palestinians, with no permission to leave. The aid blockade must be lifted immediately.

🎉 We’re excited to share that the brand-new Children’s Play Services website is now live! 🎉

Whether you're looking for local play sessions, inclusive programmes, or ways to get involved in your community, our new site has it all:
✨ Find weekly & holiday play sessions near you
📝 Register your child for a play session
🌈 Explore inclusive play for children with additional needs
🚧 Apply to run a Play Street on your road
📦 Discover our colourful Play Shacks across Cardiff
📊 Read the latest Play Sufficiency Assessment
🎪 See what’s planned for this year’s National Playday
💡 Learn why play is vital for children’s health & wellbeing

Don’t forget to share with friends, family, and anyone who would benefit from our services!

Explore now: https://orlo.uk/O2PVD

Follow here for updates ➡️

Fantastic news for young people in Cardiff Central🚌

Welsh £1 youth bus scheme extended to children Plans for fare cap for young people had been criticised for missing out 5-15 year olds.

An informative visit from The Royal College of Psychiatrists today, discussing various neurodivergent conditions and how best to help my constituents

will be performing at Blackweir Fields this Wednesday – July 9th. To ensure all those attending the concert can get into and out of the venue safely, there will be road closures in Cardiff city centre from 4pm until midnight. More here: https://orlo.uk/t1ozy

Last week, Scope came to the Senedd
They have some wonderful events for adults with additional needs
Check them out below📣

📚Planning for the next school year and need some assistance with essentials?

⬇️Click the link below to find out more:

Get help with school costs | GOV.WALES The Welsh Government is offering support with Free School Meals and the School Essentials Grant.

Changes proposed for City Road – we need your feedback.

We're inviting views on plans to improve how people walk and travel along City Road.

What’s proposed:
🚶 3 new zebra crossings
🚲 Improved cycling access
🚌 New bus lane & updated stops
🚦 Upgrade to crossing near The Parade
🅿️ Better parking, loading bays & footways
🚗 Plasnewydd South parking zone & pay and stay spaces

Help shape the future of City Road — view full details and complete the engagement survey here: https://orlo.uk/ssNK8

The proposed scheme is supported by funding from the Welsh Government Transport Fund and developer contributions.

📅 Survey closes: 17 August 2025