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Volunteering in Africa 'boosts self-esteem' of Cardiff youth
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Chantelle Harris (right) was one of 10 young people from Cardiff who led workshops in Sierra Leone
A project to give disadvantaged young people in Cardiff a chance to volunteer in Africa has been hailed as a success.
Ten youngsters from Cardiff spent two weeks in Sierra Leone with local children leading workshops on sexual health, nutrition, skills and football. Organisers aim to boost the self-esteem and skills of so-called Neets - young people not in full-time education, employment or training. Wales footballer Craig Bellamy's charity was one of the trip supporters. The scheme will now be run annually to offer volunteering chances to others.
Global citizens
The overseas trip was run by the SAFE Foundation, an international development charity based in Cardiff, in partnership with Communities First.
It offered disadvantaged young people aged 16 to 24 the opportunity to increase their understanding of global citizenship whilst helping some of the most deprived young people in the world.
Football sessions were led by Peter Griffiths, who played alongside Bellamy in the Wales under 16s team.
More than half of the £27,000 budget was met by a GwirVol youth volunteering grant from the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA).
Project manager Hannah Fitt of Communities First said it was a means of boosting the aspirations of the youngsters involved.
"The number of Neet young people in East Cardiff has been a priority for some time and, having personal experience of the benefits of international volunteering, I thought this project would be an extremely positive way to engage some of the hardest-to-reach young people in Cardiff.
"Communities First is committed to supporting our volunteers in ways that will help increase their access to opportunities and prospects and this has been an experience that has exceeded all of our expectations.
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Attempted burglary in St Mellons - police appeal for help
This man is wanted by police in connection with an attempted burglary.
The man entered the back garden of a house in Old Hill, St Mellons, Cardiff, on Sunday, December 18 2011.
He was seen looking into windows and attempting to open the patio doors, but did not go into the house.
DC Sarah Lee, of St Mellons CID, wants to speak to the man in the CCTV still in connection with this incident.
If you can help please contact DC Lee on 029 2077 4233 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Cat shot in St.Mellons area of Cardiff
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a male cream and white cat was shot in the St. Mellons area of Cardiff. The cat was found by a member of the public on 25 January in Willowbrook Drive and taken to a nearby veterinary surgery. Subsequent examination revealed that the cat had been shot in his right hind knee. RSPCA officer Fiona Jackson said: “We need to find the cat’s owner urgently and we also need to hear from anyone who saw this cat being shot. It’s outrageous and unacceptable that anyone should inflict this kind of cruelty on an innocent animal.” Anyone with relevant information about this incident should call 0300 1234999. Calls are in confidence.
Two South Wales Police detectives disciplined for giving 17-year-old Sean Wall cider
Two South Wales Police detectives have been disciplined after a 17-year-old boy was given cider before being questioned about burglaries in Cardiff.
Sean Martin Wall allegedly admitted to crimes that had occurr
ed at a time when he was in custody awaiting sentence for other burglaries. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) investigated the claims. It heard that during the police interview Sean managed to make a phone call to his solicitor saying he had been given alcohol by officers.
When his solicitor asked the custody sergeant to breathalyse the youngster, he tested positive for alcohol.
The officers were suspended and the IPCC was called in to carry out a full investigation. Following a gross misconduct hearing held behind closed doors, the two Cardiff-based detectives were disciplined but have kept their jobs.
Detective Constable Neville Bradbury, who bought the Strongbow cider, was given a final written warning for gross misconduct.
Detective Constable Geraint Jones was given a written warning after the panel found he failed to challenge the provision of alcohol to the underage suspect, or report it.
Both officers were found guilty of misconduct for being obstructive when Sean asked for a solicitor.
Read More http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2012/01/16/two-south-wales-police-detectives-disciplined-for-giving-17-year-old-sean-wall-cider-91466-30133657/#ixzz1jeLkR8WA
Public Consultation: The Way Forward in East Cardiff
Link to the website http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/content.asp?nav=2869,3047,5087&parent_directory_id=2865&cache=4
A public Consultation will take place on the proposed way forward for 21st Century high school provision in the East of Cardiff. The consultation will run from the 30th January to 19th March 2012. How will the consultation work? The consultation will follow the form of public meetings and drop-in sessions where Council officers will be on hand to explain the proposals in more detail and answer any questions. Exhibitions Public Meetings Drop-in Sessions Drop-in Sessions for Primary Schools You will be invited to submit your views by 5pm Monday 19th March 2012: School Organisation Team
Room 210,
County Hall,
Cardiff
CF10 4UW
Victory for campaigners after Covanta scrap waste plant plan in Cardiff
CAMPAIGNERS in Cardiff have claimed victory after US-based energy-from-waste giant Covanta scotched plans for a waste transfer station (WTS) in the eastern suburbs of the city.
Under the proposal, 200,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste from Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan would have been taken to the site at South Wales International Freightliner Terminal on Newlands Road, Wentloog, annually.
The WTS scheme had remained in place despite separate plans for a £400m incinerator on the outskirts of Merthyr Tydfil, which it was meant to service, being withdrawn in October.
But yesterday it was confirmed the WTS scheme had also been ditched – much to the jubilation of opposition groups.
They had led petitions after concerns over potential noise, smells and visual impact on residents living in nearby Trowbridge and St Mellons.
Lead campaigner Claire Kennett said residents living nearby were “over the moon” with the news.
She said: “We are absolutely over the moon. I’m absolutely thrilled – it’s fantastic news for us and all the residents. They were still being pig-headed by saying: ‘We are going to go ahead’ even when they didn’t get the contract.
“I have been on the phone all day and people are e-mailing me so the word’s going around and the posters are starting to come down.”
Trowbridge councillor Ralph Cook said the benefits of the scheme – which would have brought eight jobs to the area – were far outweighed by its environmental drawbacks.
He said: “My own personal view is it wasn’t an appropriate use of a freight liner terminal. This place would have been operating until 10pm every day including on Saturdays and possibly Sundays.
“Residents can be proud of themselves – they ran an effective campaign. It is a good result for St Mellons.”
New Rumney plan part of £150m Cardiff schools programme
The council says it wants redevelop the existing Rumney High School site
New proposals to replace Rumney and Llanrumney High schools in the east of Cardiff have been unveiled by the city's council.
It wants to redevelop the Rumney High School site to accommodate pupils from both schools.
It follows the shelving of a controversial plan to build a £22m new school on a local recreation ground.
Cardiff Council's new proposal is contained in a £150m city-wide scaled down bid for Welsh government funding.
The council admits it has had to look again at its original plans because of cutbacks.
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