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FOR Cardiff, the Business Improvement District (BID) for Wales’ capital city, has launched a public recruitment process to appoint up to three new Board Directors. The appointments are timed to coincide with the development of FOR Cardiff’s next five-year business plan, which will shape the organisation’s strategy from 2026 to 2031. This marks the first…

With post-Christmas sales well underway, Cardiff city centre is set for a busy week as it welcomes in the New Year, with seasonal sales, a strong hospitality offering and festive experiences combining to keep the Welsh capital lively until January. It’s part of a UK-wide trend; footfall data from retail tech experts MRI Software showed…

RECORD OCCUPIER DEMAND, A STAR-STUDDED TENANT MIX AND ONE OF THE UK’S BEST CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKETS PUT WALES’S CAPITAL AT THE TOP OF FESTIVE WISH-LISTS Cardiff is cementing its position as one of the UK’s most compelling Christmas shopping destinations, with a powerful mix of major brands, independent makers and a compact, easy-to-navigate city centre…

FOR Cardiff, the capital’s Business Improvement District, has published its thriving High Streets manifesto ahead of next year’s Senedd elections. Appealing to all political parties, it asks for four key actions to support “vibrant local high streets that both serve and involve local communities”. Representing its 750+ city centre members, including retail, hospitality and professional…

NEW INDIE OPENINGS, GLOWING NATIONAL RECOGNITION, AND THE ATMOSPHERIC ARCADES PUT THE WELSH CAPITAL AT THE TOP OF FOOD LOVERS’ FESTIVE LISTS. This winter, the Welsh capital is making a compelling case as one of the UK’s most exciting festive food and drink destinations, with independent venues, historic arcades and dazzling festive displays combining into…

December will be a pivotal month for Cardiff city centre, with indications suggesting that Black Friday and Cyber Monday will play a major role in shaping overall Q4 economic performance. That’s the key takeaway from new retail data from Beauclair shared by FOR Cardiff, the city centre Business Improvement District (BID). October Beauclair data for…

Cardiff’s residents and businesses are proud of their city and excited for its future growth but want to see improvements to transport, homelessness, safety and cleanliness, according to a new survey. FOR Cardiff, the city centre’s Business Improvement District, commissioned the new research to mark the city’s 70th anniversary as the capital and “to understand…

Cardiff city centre will come alive with festive magic as FOR Cardiff unveils two spectacular new light projections – officially kicking off the city’s festive season and the wider “A Very Cardiff Christmas” campaign. Created by renowned light artists Illuminos, the projections transform Cardiff Market and Cardiff Central Station into breathtaking festive landmarks, wrapping the…

Ten Cardiff University students have gained valuable experience with city centre employers, through the fourth year of the FOR Cardiff and Cardiff University Paid Internship Scheme. Delivered in partnership with the Student Futures Work Experience Team at Cardiff University, and supported by £12,600 of funding made available in 2025, the scheme connects FOR Cardiff levy-paying…

Applications are now open for FOR Cardiff’s Equality City Leadership Development Programme, which launches in January 2026. The fully funded programme aims to support individuals from under-represented backgrounds to develop their leadership management skills. Employees of FOR Cardiff member businesses are invited to apply for a place on the six-part course, which runs between January…

Four environmental improvement projects are to receive grants totalling £12,000 from city centre businesses in the latest round of the City Ambition Fund run by FOR Cardiff, the capital’s Business Improvement District (BID). These are the latest of 35 diverse projects the City Ambition Fund has supported to promote local culture, improve the city centre…

Sight Life, one of Wales’ oldest and most cherished charities, is thrilled to announce the spectacular fundraising event: “Afternoon Tea with Ceri Dupree” in partnership with its patron, Ceri. This dazzling afternoon will take place on Sunday, 16th November at the Village Hotel, Coryton, Cardiff. The event celebrates Sight Life’s remarkable 160th anniversary and promises…