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We’ve been reviewing the local manifestos in advance of the Cardiff Council elections on May 5th. Today we’re looking at the promises made by the current controlling party, Welsh Labour, to see how their vision stacks up against our aim of a city that prioritises setting, culture, and transport. Here’s what Labour have to say:…

Today, we’re looking at how the Welsh Conservatives manifesto for Cardiff stacks up against our ambition for a city that prioritises setting, culture, and transport. We’ve read through their manifesto and picked out some pertinent points for discussion: We will look to enhance local distinctiveness, including shop frontages, pavements, and other improvements to the public…

Earlier this month FOR Cardiff published our city centre manifesto, laying out what we think should be priorities for the next Cardiff Council administration. Now we’re looking over the manifestos of the major parties to see how far their plans fit with our ambitions and whether they line up with our recommendations of prioritising setting,…

Fat Hippo, a group of independent burger joints found all over the UK, has announced the opening date of their brand new restaurant in Cardiff city centre. The company, who specialise in the best burgers, loaded fries and more ‘good old fashioned, roll up your sleeves and get it all over your face’ food, will…

FOR Cardiff have launched the City Ambition Fund – a £50,000 pot of funding to support projects that will contribute to the future of our city centre. During consultation last year FOR Cardiff members told us that they would like to see a clearer and more strategic approach to the funding and sponsorship offered by…

With a month to go until the Cardiff Council local elections, FOR Cardiff have published their recommendations for what the new administration should focus on over the coming term. The newly published manifesto ties in with previous recommendations made to the Welsh Government in A Recovery Manifesto for Cities and High Streets, published in February…

On Thursday 10th March, over 200 Cardiff city centre employees attended a VIP launch night at Heidi’s Bier Bar, Cardiff as part of FOR Cardiff’s membership scheme called ‘The Card’. Exclusively for employees that work at FOR Cardiff member businesses, ‘The Card’ gives staff access to discounts and events at city centre businesses. By being…

FOR Cardiff has been awarded the coveted Civic Award at the annual Cardiff Life Awards at City Hall. The Civic Award recognises FOR Cardiff’s commitment to improving Cardiff and supporting its 1,000+ member businesses. This is the second time FOR Cardiff was presented with the Civic Award after previously winning in 2020. This year’s application…