The Self-isolation support scheme is designed to help working people on a low income who cannot work from home and will lose earnings when told to self-isolate by the NHS Wales Test,Trace, Protect service (TTP).
Find out more and
how to apply for the Self-isolation support scheme.
On Friday 8 January, Welsh Government announced that all schools, colleges and independent schools will continue with remote learning until February half term, unless there is a significant reduction in cases of coronavirus before 29 January – the date of the next three-week review of the regulations.
Free school meals
For children eligible for free school meals, the e-voucher and parent pay systems will continue to be in place until catering provision is brought back into operation at each school.
School Admissions
School Admission Appeals
Changes to recycling and waste collections
Recycling and waste collections are changing. From 22 February 2021 collections will take place between 6am and 3.30pm, Tuesday to Friday.
This means your collection day may change. The time of your collection may also change.
Garden waste collections
Garden waste collections will resume in spring. We will keep you updated on any changes to this service.
Recycling centres
Recycling centres at Bessemer Close and Lamby Way are open for pre-booked appointments only
View terms and conditions of use for recycling centres.
Bulky Item collections
Find out about bulky item collections and how to make a booking.
Play areas
Parks and playgrounds remain open.
Outdoor sports courts, outdoor gyms, Multi use Games areas (MUGAs) and skate parks will reopen
Parc Cefn Onn
The car park at Parc Cefn Onn will reopen to all users
Cardiff Bay Barrage
Cardiff Bay Barrage car park will reopen
Navigation of Cardiff Bay waters will be permitted
Roath Park Lake
A temporary one-way system for pedestrians around Roath Park Lake will remain in place seven days a week until further notice.
Two-way traffic will be maintained on Wild Gardens, Lake Road East and Lake Road West, between the Wild Gardens and the promenade. Here, all visitor parking will be removed, nearest to the lake, which will provide additional space for cyclists and joggers.
Blackweir Bridge
Blackweir Bridge across the Taff is open to the public.
Cardiff Council Public Rights of Way network remains open for the public to use. This will remain under review and may change if areas are identified where groups of people are congregating and not adhering to measures set out by the Government.
We ask that all members of the public follow the requirements for social distancing and use their local routes rather then travel to the countryside unnecessarily. Many footpaths and bridleways cross private land, working farms and in some cases are close to private homes.
Please keep to the paths, keep your distance from landowners and continue to follow the restrictions and measures which are in place to protect you and others.
All path closure notices will be published online and notices posted on site under Regulation 14(3) The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Functions of Local Authorities etc.) (Wales) Regulations 2020External link opens in a new window
Specific guidance on the Coronavirus Regulations in relation to rights of way and access land, along with a centralised list of links to individual Authority closures is now available on the
Welsh Government websiteExternal link opens in a new window
Footpath closure notice
Requirement to close to reduce the risk of public contact and spread of the coronavirus.
Whitchurch No.78 Public Footpath, Rhiwbina Hill to Lon Ysgubor (547kb PDF)External link opens in a new window
From March 31, 2020 until end of the COVID-19 emergency period.
Events scheduled to take place in 2021 will remain under review and decisions on whether or not they go ahead will be made based on the latest Government advice at that time. For more information please
visit the Visit Cardiff website.External link opens in a new window
New birth registrations
Following on from Welsh Government guidance we have begun our recovery process of registering births.
Weddings
A maximum of 10 guests can now attend marriages and civil partnerships held in the small ceremony room at the Register Office, but Welsh Government / Public Health Wales guidelines and social distancing rules must be followed at all times.
If you have a booking with us and would like to discuss your options, please get in touch on 029 2087 1680/4 or email
ceremonies@cardiff.gov.ukExternal link opens in a new window
Our priority is to keep our tenants safe at this very difficult time and this means some changes to services have been necessary. The changes we have made are in line with Public Health and Welsh Government guidance.
See
Letter to Tenants from Julie James, Minister for Housing and Local Government (450kb PDF)Link opens in a new window
Repairs
We are currently prioritising emergency or urgent council housing repairs only. If you need to contact us about an emergency or urgent repair please call 029 2087 2087.
If you are reporting an emergency or urgent repair and you are self-isolating or have tested positive for Covid-19 please let us know when you report the repair.
If you have an emergency or urgent housing repair appointment booked, and then you test positive or have Covid-19 symptoms before we visit, please let us know by calling 029 2087 2087.
Rent Payments
Most services have returned to normal, however tenants who are experiencing problems with rent payments should continue to get in touch with us. Staff are available to offer advice and support and will continue to support tenants through this difficult time.
Tenancy and Anti-social behaviour issues
Home visits are being carried out for emergency and urgent cases. Any visits to external areas have also recommenced. Routine work will continue to be carried out on the phone if possible.
Cleaning of Communal Areas of Flats
All cleaning services have returned to normal, though there may be times when work is completed more slowly due to the availability of resources.
Tenant Participation
All meetings organised by the Council are being suspended. We strongly advise that all groups suspend their meetings.
Moving Home
Viewings are taking place virtually. When property works are completed, a video will be sent to the applicant who has signed for the property to detail what work has been done.
Tenancy agreements and other related documents will be issued and signed digitally.
After a tenancy agreement is signed, we will contact the tenant to discuss the terms and conditions of their tenancy, plus assist with any other requests – e.g. setting up utilities or sourcing support (if required).
Access to keys will be provided at this point.
Exchanges are now being carried out however there is a delay in processing applications so please be patient.
Read more information on exchanges.
Homelessness
We will still be working on our empty properties and helping homeless people to move out of temporary accommodation and hostels.
We are open between 9-5 Monday to Thursday and 9 – 4:30pm Friday.
Changes to Park and Ride due to COVID-19:
Park and Ride East: Monday - Sunday
Park and Ride West: Currently not in operation.
Park and Ride South: Service back up from Saturday 14 November 2020 for 8 weeks until 2 January 2021.