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Vale Food Trail Returns for 2026 with Two Weeks of Local Sustainable Food Experiences - 26/03/2026

The Vale Food Trail is back this spring, inviting residents and visitors to discover, taste and celebrate the very best food the Vale of Glamorgan has to offer.

 

Specialist contractors to carry out road improvements - 26/03/2026

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has appointed specialist contractors to carry out road improvements throughout the County.

 

Barry Island Restaurant Development Moves Closer to Completion - 26/03/2026

Work on a new hospitality development at Nell's Point in Barry has reached another major milestone with the installation of its windows - offering a first glimpse of the stunning views visitors will soon be able to enjoy.

 

New Beach and Country Park Facilities Open After Major Investment - 26/03/2026

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is delighted to announce that works on the new showers and changing facilities at Barry Island are now fully complete and open for public use.

 

Council secures transport funding - 23/03/2026

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has secured funding for transport schemes that will boost health and wellbeing, benefit the environment and improve street safety.

 

Councils set to approve Barry Placemaking Plan - 20/03/2026

This month, The Vale of Glamorgan Council and Barry Town Council are both to set to approve a new Placemaking Plan.

 

New PMed Base Opens at St Cyres School - 19/03/2026

A new Physical and Medical (PMed) base has been unveiled at St Cyres School in Penarth, providing enhanced facilities to support pupils with additional learning needs within a mainstream education setting.

 

Public Toilet Refurbishment Programme Progresses at Pace Across Vale Towns - 18/03/2026

Residents and visitors across the Vale of Glamorgan are seeing major improvements to public toilet facilities as a refurbishment programme transforms amenities in key town centres.

 

One Week Town Boost for Llantwit Major - 12/03/2026

Businesses and residents of Llantwit Major are being invited to take part in the One-Week

 

Council reveals spending plans - 11/03/2026

In the coming year, the Vale of Glamorgan Council will spend more on schools, social services, roads, public spaces, and new homes for local people to rent.

 

Vale Youth Service Secures International Texas Exchange for Young People - 05/03/2026

The Vale of Glamorgan Council's Youth Service has secured an international exchange to Texas for twelve local young people, following a successful national funding bid and months of dedicated preparation by youth service staff.

 

Redevelopment work starts at St Richard Gwyn High School - 05/03/2026

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has begun work to redevelop St Richard Gwyn Catholic High School – the last of Barry's four comprehensive schools to undergo such an upgrade

 

Celebrating International Womens Day 2026 at Art Central Gallery - 05/03/2026

The Women's Arts Association Wales (WAAW) are celebrating International Women's Day 2026 at Art Central, the Vale of Glamorgan's impressive art gallery.