Council to introduce on-street parking charges - 04/07/2025

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is set to introduce on-street car parking charges in areas of Barry Island and Penarth Seafront.

Step into The Story Garden: Vale Libraries launch 2025 Summer Reading Challenge - 04/07/2025

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is encouraging children across the county to explore the magic of reading over the summer holidays for The Reading Agency's annual Summer Reading Challenge.

GlastonBarry to rock Romilly Park until 2029 with new licence agreement - 04/07/2025

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is delighted to announce the approval of a new five-year licence agreement with Mack Events - the organisers of the hugely popular GlastonBarry Festival - securing the much-loved event at Romilly Park until 2029.

Innovative Tai ar y Cyd Project wins big at construction awards - 30/06/2025

Tai ar y Cyd has won a prestigious award at the 2025 Constructing Excellence in Wales (CEW) Awards, winning in the 'Integration and Collaborative Working' category.

New Strength Gym opens at Barry Leisure Centre - 17/06/2025

The Vale of Glamorgan Council, Parkwood Leisure and Legacy Leisure have unveiled a new 'Strength Gym' at Barry Leisure Centre.

Collaborative Placemaking plans unveiled for towns across the Vale - 13/06/2025

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has been working closely with Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major and Cowbridge Town Councils, along with a range of other stakeholders on new plans for the County's four towns.

Street cleaning legend Ricky Mountjoy retires after 53 years of dedicated service - 13/06/2025

After over half a century of keeping the streets clean, Vale of Glamorgan Council stalwart Ricky Mountjoy is hanging up his broom for the final time as he begins his well-deserved retirement.

Fathers Reading Every Day - FRED programme supports Dads to build bonds through books - 13/06/2025

As Father's Day approaches, the Vale of Glamorgan Council is highlighting the Fathers Reading Every Day (FRED) programme – an initiative designed to support dads and male carers in building strong, lasting relationships with their children through daily reading.

Intergenerational play sessions bring joy to residents in Penarth - 12/06/2025

A heartwarming new initiative in Penarth is building meaningful connections between the youngest and oldest members of the community.

Vale of Glamorgan Electoral Review - 09/06/2025

The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru has begun a review the electoral arrangements for the Vale of Glamorgan.

Kier named preferred contractor for new Ysgol Gymraeg Iolo Morganwg Development - 06/06/2025

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Kier as the preferred contractor for the highly anticipated new Ysgol Gymraeg Iolo Morganwg development.