Vale Council 50+ Forum Radio Show Highlighted by WHO as a Leading Age-Friendly Initiative - 25/02/2026

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published a case-study feature recognising the Vale 50+ Forum's monthly radio show on Bro Radio as an outstanding age-friendly practice as the first and only 50+ forum radio show in Wales.

Vale Council named Employer of the Year for Apprenticeships - 25/02/2026

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has been named Employer of the Year by Cardiff and Vale College at an awards ceremony during National Apprenticeship Week.

Penarth Library Shortlisted Library of the Year Award - 24/02/2026

Penarth Library has been named as a finalist for the prestigious Library of the Year award at The British Book Awards 2026.

Council to Engage with Public Over Future of Former Wilko Superstore in Barry - 20/02/2026

The Vale of Glamorgan Council will soon begin a programme of engagement with residents, local businesses and community stakeholders to help shape the future use of the former Wilko superstore on Holton Road, Barry.

Council Celebrates Success of Solar Scheme with Relaunch - 18/02/2026

The scheme offering Vale of Glamorgan residents the chance to access green home energy upgrades has reopened for applications.

Gŵyl Gymreig to Celebrate Welsh Language and Culture in Cowbridge - 17/02/2026

A vibrant celebration of Welsh language and culture will take place at Cowbridge Town Hall later this month.

Statement from the Returning Officer Ahead of the Plymouth Ward By Election - 16/02/2026

Returning Officer Rob Thomas said: "A candidate standing in the Plymouth Ward By-Election for Penarth Town Council has indicated that he now associates with a different political party form that shown on the ballot paper.

First Placemaking Projects Taking Shape - 11/02/2026

Bear Field Skate Park in Cowbridge is set for a major upgrade as one of the first projects linked to the Vale of Glamorgan's new Placemaking Plans starts to take shape

Barry to Host Free Apprenticeship and Careers Fair - 11/02/2026

Communities for Work Plus, CELT+, Careers Wales, Vale Youth Service, Vale Economy, and Cardiff and Vale College are coming together to connect people of all ages with education, training, and employment opportunities at an Apprenticeship and Careers Fair in Barry.

Council Launches Public Consultation on Replacement Local Development Plan - 09/02/2026

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has officially launched the public consultation on the Deposit Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) 2021–2036.