Following record numbers of visitors to Barry Island on recent bank holiday weekends, the Vale council has taken measures to improve traffic flow from the Island.

The future of the five main town centres in the Vale of Glamorgan is under the spotlight, following a report to the Vale council's Cabinet.

Staff at Wales’ largest building society put their green fingers to the test to improve facilities at a popular community centre in Penarth.

A walk covering most of the Barry Women’s Trail is being held on Saturday 1 June 2013 as part of the Vale of Glamorgan Walking Festival.

Police made 16 arrests last week, including one for possession of firearms, following information provided by the Vale council's CCTV operators.

The Safer Vale Partnership is launching a 'No ID, No Sale' campaign to tackle underage drinking this bank holiday weekend.

A range of free exciting family events are being held at Barry Island every weekend during the school holidays, organised by the Vale council's leisure services.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has secured the future of Bus Service 320, which travels from Talbot Green to Cardiff via Hensol, Pendoylan, Peterston Super Ely and St Fagans, after Watts Coaches recently withdrew from their contract with the council.

A shared footpath and cycleway connecting the Penarth Heights housing development to Terra Nova Way has been completed.

Three pupils from the Vale of Glamorgan have won national awards after helping to campaign against racism in their local area.

Work on the replacement footbridge at Barry Island Station is now complete.

Vale couple fined for selling alcohol to U18s - 21 May 2013 

A couple has been fined more than £900 for selling alcohol to underage customers in Barry.

Teaching Assistant of the Year hails from Albert Primary School - 20 May 2013 

Albert Primary School's Mary Lane has been named winner of the Pearson Award for Teaching Assistant of the Year in Wales.

Barry Island Primary has the Best New Teacher in Wales - 20 May 2013
A teacher at Barry Island Primary School has been crowned Oustanding New Teacher in Wales.

Dinas Powys residents invited to meet the Vale’s Cabinet - 20 May 2013

The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Cabinet will be holding a ‘community’ question and answer session in Dinas Powys on Tuesday 28 May, from 6 - 8 pm in the Lee Hall, Britway Road

A new Sunday bus service has been launched by the Vale council to improve access to the Heritage Coastal Path.

Safer Vale issue warning for counterfeit £20 and £50 notes - 16 May 2013

The Safer Vale Partnership has issued a warning to shopkeepers and members of the community to be aware of counterfeit currency after counterfeit £20 and £50 notes were used in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Vale schools take part in national ‘Walk to School Week’ - 16 May 2013

Walk to School Week takes place each May and aims to encourage all parents, children and young people to make walking to school part of their daily routine. This year’s campaign runs from Monday 20 – Friday 24 May and a whole host of schools in the Vale of Glamorgan are taking part to show their support.

New handbook for foster carers includes advice on social media - 15 May 2013

A new handbook for foster carers has been launched, complete with advice for carers on how to keep children safe when they are using the Internet and social media.

Mayor of the Vale of Glamorgan Cllr Eric Hacker hosted a reception for community centre volunteers to raise awareness of the importance of volunteering and to thank them for their efforts.

Dinas Powys Infants has become the first school in the Vale of Glamorgan to be awarded an "excellent" overall rating in its latest Estyn inspection.

Hop over to Cosmeston on Saturday 8 June for a spot of 'pond dipping' with the park rangers to mark Biodiversity Week.

An exhibition celebrating the Glamorgan Heritage Coast is on show at St Donats Arts Centre Gallery until Friday 31 May.

The special nature of Cosmeston Lakes Country Park has been fully recognised with the whole park being designated a Local Nature Reserve.

Barry Island saw the start of a series of improvement works yesterday (8 May).

A free compost scheme for Vale residents re-starts from May at local farm Cowbridge Compost.

Residents of the Vale of Glamorgan are being urged to take advantage of the Greenlinks community bus service, in the face of service cuts by bus operators.

The Vale council is considering options for several local bus services, after operators announced they would be ending the services.

Police made six arrests in the Vale of Glamorgan last week, thanks to information provided by the Vale council's CCTV operators.

Residents reminded of their waste responsibilities - 1 May 2013 

Householders in the Vale are being reminded of their duty of care regarding the illegal fly-tipping of builders’ rubble and gardening waste.

Famous faces on display at Art Central - 1 May 2013

A portrait exhibition featuring some of Wales's most famous faces is being hosted by the Vale council's Art Central gallery in Barry.

Olympian Duncan Goodhew gives the thumbs up to improvements at the Vale leisure centres - 1 May 2013

Barry and Penarth leisure centres welcomed a very special guest last week in the form of Olympic gold medallist swimmer, Duncan Goodhew MBE. As well as being a well known British Olympian, Duncan is also the new chairman and non-executive director of Parkwood Leisure, the company which operates the council’s leisure centres in the Vale.

Play Aloud event at Porthkerry Park attracts playworkers from across Wales - 1 May 2013
The Vale Council’s Play Aloud team welcomed playworkers from across Wales to Porthkerry Park recently for a one-off event aimed at inspiring those who work with children.

Food outlets in the Vale of Glamorgan are being offered free nutrition training by the Vale council.

Seven arrests made following CCTV information - 29 April 2013

Police made seven arrests in the Vale of Glamorgan last week, thanks to information provided by the Vale council's CCTV operators.

Vale council seeks ‘knight in shining armour’ taxi driver - 29 April 2013

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is looking for a Cardiff taxi driver who helped an OAP get home from Cardiff Central Station in the early hours of Thursday, 18 April, after it is claimed she was stranded at the station by another taxi driver

Vale netballers shoot through to the national final - 25 April 2013 
Two netball teams from the Vale of Glamorgan have netted themselves a spot each in the national final of the primary school’s netball tournament due to be held in Cardiff at the Sport Wales National Centre on 22 May.

Vale residents have until Monday to vote for a local beach to be crowned Best Lunch Spot in the UK.

St Athan Primary School has officially opened their new community room and celebrated the success of parents completing a Welsh for Beginners course.

Welfare Reform Roadshow gives benefits advice in Barry - 25 April 2013

Confused about changes to benefits? Visit our team for advice at the Civic Offices, Barry, on 2 May

Regeneration of Barry progressing well – says regeneration board chair - 23 April 2013

The chair of the town’s regeneration board, Cllr Lis Burnett, who is also Cabinet Member for regeneration, innovation, planning and transportation at the Vale of Glamorgan Council, says regeneration projects are progressing to plan.

Seasonal dog ban on beaches starts in May - 23 April 2013 

From Wednesday 1 May until Monday 30 September, residents and visitors to the Vale are reminded dogs are banned from using Southerndown, Llantwit Major, Cold Knap, Barry Island and Penarth beaches.

Vale of Glamorgan secondary schools to host measles vaccination sessions - 22 April 2013

Secondary schools in the Vale of Glamorgan are being asked by the local council to work with Cardiff and Vale University Health board to provide vaccination sessions for pupils who have not received two doses of the MMR vaccine.

A Vale child needs Vale foster carers - 22 April 2013

Vale residents are being urged to "take the first step to fostering today", as the Vale of Glamorgan Council launches a campaign to recruit more foster carers.

Parents urged to act quickly as measles outbreak tops 800 cases - 19 April 2013

Public Health Wales is urging parents to act quickly to vaccinate their children against measles as the number of cases in the outbreak centred on the Swansea area has increased to 765.

Three arrests and two missing people found thanks to CCTV team - 15 April 2013

The Vale Council’s CCTV monitoring team lead police to make three arrests, find two missing people and issue a street caution in Barry during the last week.

Weekend Measles vaccination clinics - 11 April 2013

Two community MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccination clinics are being held in the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff this weekend as a precautionary measure in light of the measles outbreak in Swansea.

Vale council asks residents to comment on improvement plans - 10 April 2013

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has released its Draft Improvement Objectives for 2013/14 and is inviting comments from Vale residents.

The new traffic light signals on the A48 at Sycamore Cross will be closely monitored by the Vale council's highways team over the next few weeks.

Road Safety Quiz glory for St David’s CIW Primary School - 9 April 2013 

Pupils from St David’s Church in Wales Primary School in Colwinston emerged triumphant from the Road Safety Quiz 2013, walking away with a first prize following a nail biting final against pupils from Penarth’s Ysgol Gymraeg Pen Y Garth. 

Vale Cabinet to visit Cowbridge for Q&A session with residents - 9 April 2013

The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Cabinet will be holding their next ‘community Cabinet’ meeting in Cowbridge on Monday, 22 April at 6pm in Cowbridge Comprehensive School.

XFOR officers issue 25 fixed penalty notices - 8 April 2013

Local authority support company XFOR issued 25 fixed penalty notices in the Vale of Glamorgan during the week commencing 1 April 2013.

CCTV monitoring leads to four arrests and finds a missing person - 8 April 2013

Police arrested four people, issued two fixed penalty notices and found one missing person, following information provided by the Vale council's CCTV operators.

Barry Library to launch shared reading group - 5 April 2013

Make friends, discover new literature and enjoy some quality time – these are just some of the benefits you can expect by joining Barry Library’s new Shared Reading Group.

Measles cases top 600 underlining how vital MMR jab protection now is - 3 April 2013

Public Health Wales is emphasising the critical need for children to have the MMR vaccination as the number of cases in the outbreak centred on Swansea reaches 620.

Cabinet listens to local views about school admission arrangements - 3 April 2013 
Following extensive consultation, Cabinet will consider proposed changes to the admission arrangements for local secondary schools.

New traffic signal installation at A48 Sycamore Cross - 26 March 2013

New traffic signals will be given the green light on the A48 at Sycamore Cross next week, as part of the Vale council's highway improvement scheme.

New approach for tourist information in the Vale of Glamorgan - 19 March 2013 

Visitors to the Vale of Glamorgan, including such popular destinations as Barry Island and the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, will soon have far more options when looking for information on what the Vale has to offer.

FACT team gives early support to Vale families - 19 March 2013
The Vale council's Families First FACT (Families Achieving Change Together) team held their launch event at the Barry Memorial Hall to highlight the team's work and some of the early successes they have enjoyed.

Eight arrests thanks to CCTV monitoring - 19 March 2013

Police arrested eight people in the Vale of Glamorgan last week, following information provided by the Vale council's CCTV operators.

Cows seized by Trading Standards team under the Animal Welfare Act - 18 March 2013

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has taken possession of a number of cattle following an investigation undertaken by Trading Standards.

Artists wanted for Glamorgan Heritage Coast exhibition - 18 March 2013
Artists of all disciplines are invited to take part in an exhibition celebrating the Glamorgan Heritage Coast at St Donats Arts Centre in May.

Consultation points the way for future of former St Cyres School site - 14 March 2013 
A report outlining the findings of a public consultation on the future of the former St Cyres School site in Dinas Powys is to be considered by the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

Wenvoe Jubilee Woodland celebrates its tree-mendous official opening - 13 March 2013

The Vale of Glamorgan Council held a special tree planting event recently to mark the official opening of the Wenvoe Jubilee Woodland.

Traffic wardens set to return to the Vale next month - 13 March 2013 

The Vale of Glamorgan Council and Bridgend County Borough Council have joined forces to get traffic wardens back on the streets.

The Vale council has launched a special trail to celebrate the achievements of 17 extraordinary women from Barry – 13 March 2013

The Barry Women's Trail was unveiled by Cabinet members Cllr Bronwen Brooks and Cllr Lis Burnett at the council's International Women's Day event at Barry Memorial Hall.

XFOR officers issue 27 fines in the Vale - 12 March 2013

Local authority support company XFOR issued 27 Fixed Penalty Notices in the Vale of Glamorgan during the week commencing 4 March 2013.

CCTV monitoring assists with five arrests in the Vale - 12 March 2013 

Police arrested five people and found one missing person in the Vale of Glamorgan during the last week with the assistance of the Vale Council’s CCTV operators.

Rate our loos - 12 March 2013

Do you have a gripe about the Vale’s public toilets? Then let us know.

Barry gallery hosts Womens Arts Association exhibition and workshops - 12 March 2013

The Vale's Art Central gallery is hosting an open exhibition and series of free workshops and talks by the Women's Arts Association in Barry on Saturday 16 March 2013.

Residents asked their opinion on 20mph zones in Penarth and Llandough - 11 March 2013

Residents in the Vale of Glamorgan are to be asked what they think about the idea of 20mph zones in Penarth and Llandough.

Funding boost for three Methodist churches in Barry - 5 March 2013

Three Methodist churches in Barry have received a much needed boost thanks to money awarded as part of the grants from the Welsh Church Act Fund.

New pond at Cosmeston Lakes hopes to attract all kinds of wildlife - 4 March 2013

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is creating a new pond at Cosmeston Lakes which the rangers hope will become a Mecca for all kinds of amphibian and reptile wildlife, including the Great Crested Newt.

XFOR officers issue 41 fines in the Vale - 4 March 2013

Local authority support company XFOR issued 41 Fixed Penalty Notices in the Vale of Glamorgan during the week commencing 25 February.

CCTV monitoring aids eleven arrests in the Vale - 4 March 2013

Eleven people were arrested in the Vale of Glamorgan during the last week, aided by information provided by the Vale Council’s CCTV monitoring team.

Jobseekers invited to Jobs Fair at Barry Memo - 4 March 2013

The Vale council's Communities First team is hosting an all-day Jobs Fair at Barry Memorial Hall on Friday, 15 March.

Vale Cabinet to visit Wick
The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Cabinet will be holding a ‘community’ question and answer session in Wick on Wednesday 13 March, from 7pm to 8.30pm in Wick Community Centre.

New Disability Swimming Academy launches in the Vale - 1 March 2013

A new disability swimming academy has been launched in the Vale of Glamorgan to help nurture the next generation of Welsh Paralympians.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council looks set to increase its council tax - 27 February 2013

The council’s Cabinet says government cuts and the fact the council is one of the lowest funded in Wales have forced the increase.

Celebration was the order of the day at the February meeting of the Friends of Victoria Park as the group took delivery of their new event equipment, which includes deckchairs, gazebos and a marquee.

Public warned of potential hazard caused by gully grid thefts - 26 February 2013

The Vale Council has warned pedestrians and motorists to be extra careful when travelling in the county after 20 drainage gully grids were stolen from the Vale’s roads in the last week.

Vale Cabinet ‘unhappy’ with plans to close Oakfield School - 26 February 2013

The Vale of Glamorgan Council Cabinet has been considering a forthcoming Scrutiny Report that makes a number of recommendations for reorganisation of schools in the county.

CCTV monitoring aids 12 arrests in the Vale - 25 February 2013

Twelve people were arrested in the Vale of Glamorgan during the last week thanks to information provided by the Vale Council’s CCTV monitoring team.

Pub fined £3,000 for hygiene offences - 25 February 2013

A Cowbridge pub has been fined £3,000 for six food hygiene offences, after an investigation by the Vale council's environmental health team.

Council receives £15.5k to fund railway walk/cycle scheme - 25 February 2013

An extra £15.5k has been granted to the Vale of Glamorgan Council for a walk/cycle route along a disused railway in Penarth.

New information boards planned for Cosmeston Medieval Village - 25 February 2013

Cosmeston Lakes Country Park will welcome some new additions to its Medieval Village this spring in the form of brand new information boards.

Commercial bus service X45 to be reduced from April - 25 February 2013

A commercial bus service operating between Llantwit Major and Barry is being reduced from 11 return journeys to eight.

Update – number of stolen drainage gully grids in the Vale rises to 12 - 21 February 2013

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is urging the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious incidents following a spate of thefts in which twelve highway surface water drainage gully grids were stolen. The thefts took place in locations across the Vale this week.

Council working with EAW to reduce flood risk in Vale - 21 February 2013

A meeting of senior officers of the Vale of Glamorgan Council and the Environment Agency Wales took place at the council’s Alps Depot in Wenvoe on 19 February 2013, to consider recent flooding events in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Local author to pay Sully Reading Group a special visit - 20 February 2013

Sully Readers’ Circle will welcome a very special guest to their next meeting when Cardiff based author, Leela Dutt, pays the group a visit.

Appeal for information: Nine drainage gully grids stolen in the Vale - 20 February 2013

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is appealing for information after nine highway surface water drainage gully grids were stolen from different locations across the Vale.

Penarth youngsters enjoy extra servings of squash - 20 February 2013

Youngsters in Penarth are set to make a racket on the squash courts after enjoying a fun introduction to the sport.

Vale schools serve up badminton success - 20 February 2013

Teenagers from the Vale of Glamorgan are aiming to serve up national success in badminton after shining in a regional schools’ competition organised by Badminton Wales and Sport Wales’ 5x60 scheme.

Going Red for National Heart Month - 19 February 2013

The Vale of Glamorgan Council and its partner charity the British Heart Foundation are hosting 'healthy heart' events at Barry Market to celebrate National Heart Month.

XFOR officers issue 44 fines in the Vale - 19 February 2013

Local authority support company XFOR issued 44 Fixed Penalty Notices in the Vale of Glamorgan during the week commencing 11 February.

Yarn Bombers set to invade Barry Library - 19 February 2013
Be part of the Barry Arts Festival - join the Yarn Bombing sessions in Barry Library every Wednesday morning from 10am – 12pm.

Parents at Llancarfan and Llanfair Primary Schools reassured - 19 February 2013

Parents at Llancarfan and Llanfair Primary Schools have met with the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Cllr Chris Elmore, who has assured them he has no plans to close their schools.

International football this week at Jenner Park - 19 February 2013

International football will be coming to Jenner Park in Barry this Friday 22 February when the Welsh Colleges Girls team take on their English counterparts.

Vale’s sports coaches of the future unveiled - 19 February 2013

The fifteen budding sports coaches taking part in the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s ‘Coaches of the Future’ programme have been unveiled.

Have your say on play in the Vale - 19 February 2013

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is conducting a survey to help shape the future of play opportunities for children and young people in the county.

Nest box making event draws the crowds to Cosmeston - 19 February 2013

While there is an estimated 5 -6 million nest boxes in gardens across the UK, the Rangers at Cosmeton Lakes Country Park are hoping to have added a few more to that number after the park hosted a special event last weekend to celebrate National Nest Box Week.

Welfare Reform Roadshows - 19 February 2013

Confused about the UK Government's Welfare Reforms?

Lucas enjoys a behind-the-scenes tour at Vale council vehicle depot - 18 February 2013

When Lucas Hanman asked Father Christmas for a recycling truck, the Vale council sprang into action to help Santa make the seven-year-old’s wish come true.

Community Tree Planting Event for Wenvoe Jubilee Woodland - 18 February 2013

The Vale council is inviting residents to take part in a community tree planting event to celebrate the creation of a Jubilee Woodland in Wenvoe.

Alternate week Vale garden waste recycling collections resume 25 February 2013 - 18 February 2013

As of Monday 25 February 2013, Vale of Glamorgan residents will once again revert back to alternate week garden waste recycling collections – a month earlier than stated on the recycling calendar.

Recycle your china at Vale recycling centres - 18 February 2013

Porcelain, china, pyrex and other high density glassware can now all be recycled at both Vale Household Waste Recycling Centres in Barry and Llandow.

Vale council ensures food safety standards - 15 February 2013

No traces of horse DNA have been found in food supplied by the Vale council's catering service, the council can confirm.

New Vale disability swimming academy aims to spot future Paralympians - 14 February 2013

Swimmers with disabilities who dream of being the next Ellie Simmonds or David Roberts are invited to join a new disability swimming academy in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Vale’s rural rugby stars of the future - 14 February 2013

Just a few miles from where the Welsh team train at the Vale Resort, the next generation of rugby stars have been starring in the latest Vale of Glamorgan primary schools tag rugby festival.

Vale recycling crew rescue man in chainsaw fall - 12 February 2013

Three quick-thinking members of the Vale council's recycling team came to the rescue of a resident who fell from a tree while chainsawing branches.

CCTV monitoring helps with 11 arrests in Barry - 12 February 2013

CCTV monitoring helped the police to 11 arrests in Barry during the last week.

Big Fill is coming to Llandough - 11 February 2013

Residents in Llandough are being asked to report potholes to the Vale council's BIG Fill team next week.

Parents asked to comment on changes to school admissions in the Vale - 11 February 2013

Parents of primary school children in the Vale of Glamorgan are being consulted on proposed changes to the school admissions system.

Welfare Reform Roadshows - 8 February 2013

Confused about the UK Government's Welfare Reforms?

Holton Primary School - heating failure update - 7 February 2013

The cause of the heating failure at Holton Primary school, Barry, has been identified as being caused by a major leak beneath the floor in the junior building.

Play Aloud February Half-Term

Free family and community-based open access play provision.

Consultation on the future of St Paul's Church, Penarth is extended - 5 February 2013

Over recent weeks the Vale of Glamorgan Council has been delivering consultation forms to households in the St. Augustine ward of Penarth, asking for local residents’ opinions on the future of St Paul’s Church.

Welfare Reforms - Money Advice Day - 5 February 2013

Confused about the UK Government's Welfare Reforms?

Vale Council Cabinet to consider school reorganisation - 5 February 2013
A report suggesting changes to how schools are organised in the Vale of Glamorgan will be considered by the county council’s Cabinet on 4 March.

The BIG Fill tackles potholes in Llantwit Major - 4 February 2013
The BIG Fill team is calling on residents in Llantwit Major to point out potholes before they visit the area this weekend.

CCTV leads to ten arrests in Barry - 4 February 2013

Police made ten arrests in Barry during the last week, aided by information provided by Vale Council’s CCTV operators.

Holton Primary School to close due to heating problems - 4 February 2013

Holton Primary School in Barry is to close on Tuesday 5 February and Wednesday 6 February, for repair work to burst heating pipes.

Introducing the new volunteers at Cosmeston Medieval - 4 February 2013

Three enthusiastic volunteers braved the cold and snowy weather to enrol as the latest volunteers at Cosmeston Medieval Village.

XFOR officers issue 38 fines in the Vale - 4 February 2013

Local authority support company XFOR issued 38 Fixed Penalty Notices in the Vale of Glamorgan during the week commencing 28 January.

Vale Council’s plan to fast-track Welsh school’s completion - 4 February 2013

Welsh medium education in the Vale is proving so popular, the council has unveiled proposals to expand one school ahead of schedule.

Holocaust Memorial Day exhibition focuses on Gypsy Roma Traveller community - 4 February 2013

An exhibition providing an insight into the Gypsy Roma Traveller community is being held in the Vale of Glamorgan to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.

Safer Vale launches outreach clinic for victims of crime - 4 February 2013

The clinic will be a great resource for anybody affected by anti-social behaviour and hate crime within the Vale of Glamorgan, providing general advice and information on the reporting process.

Consultation on Proposed Air Quality Management Area - 31 January 2013

The Vale council is holding a consultation on whether to declare an Air Quality Management Area for a section of Windsor Road in Penarth.

As part of Wales Squash and Racketball’s aims to introduce more children to the sport of squash, new weekly coaching sessions are being held at Penarth Leisure Centre for youngsters aged seven to 11 years-old.

Horse trader's son given ASBO after Vale Council investigation - 30 January 2013

Thomas Hope Price, son of Tom Price (senior), has received an Interim Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO), after continued issues of fly-grazing and straying horses in the Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend County Borough.

Council agrees Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2013/14 - 29 January 2013

Around 11,000 low income households in the Vale will not have to pay more towards their council tax bill from April, after the Welsh Government reversed its decision to cut support by 10%.

XFOR officers issue 39 fines in the Vale - 29 January 2013

Local authority support company XFOR issued 39 Fixed Penalty Notices in the Vale of Glamorgan during the week commencing 21 January.

Police arrest 12 in the Vale with the help of CCTV monitoring - 29 January 2013

The police arrested 12 people in the Vale of Glamorgan during the last week, aided by information provided by CCTV operators.

Gibbonsdown and Llantwit Major get ready for The BIG Fill - 29 January 2013

The BIG Fill is back in town - ready to tackle the Vale's pothole problems.

Notice of tree works in Penarth 28 January 2013 

The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s parks and ground maintenance team will undertake a schedule of planned tree works in the Penarth Escarpment, Paget Hill and Portway area over the coming weeks.

Old traditions spark new ideas at Cosmeston Medieval Village - 28 January 2013

Eight teachers from local Vale of Glamorgan schools joined a group of Cosmeston Rangers for a taster session at the Medieval Village which proved an inspiring experience, sparking new ideas for future projects.

Work starts on new Barry community centre - 28 January 2013

Work has officially started on the building of a brand new and improved community centre at Alexandra Crescent in Barry.

Emergency planning team respond to flooding - 28 January 2013

The Vale council's emergency planning team set up a special "flood room" at the weekend, in response to problems caused by flooding across the Vale of Glamorgan.

Vale residents thank gritters for keeping roads clear - 25 January 2013

Residents have praised gritters for keeping the Vale's main roads clear of snow and ice. 

Snow disruption and service update - 23 January 2013

Although snow fell in most parts of the Vale during the night, highways crews from the Vale of Glamorgan Council spent the night ploughing and gritting all main routes, and these are now passable with care.

Paralympic sport on offer in Vale youth centres

The Paralympic sport of boccia can now be played at several youth centres across the Vale of Glamorgan after new equipment was bought with funding from Sport Wales’ Community Chest scheme.

Open Day at Penarth Leisure Centre

Escape the icy weather and come along to Penarth Leisure Centre's Open Day this Sunday 27 January between 11am and 4pm.

Three arrests in Barry thanks to CCTV operators - 21 January 2013

Three people were arrested in Barry during the last week with the help of the Vale Council’s CCTV operators.

XFOR officers issue 29 fines in the Vale - 21 January 2013

Local authority support company XFOR issued 29 Fixed Penalty Notices in the Vale of Glamorgan during the week commencing 14 January.

Call to action for service personnel and their families - 21 January 2013

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is asking members of the armed forces based in St Athan and throughout the Vale to make sure their voices are heard at future elections.

The Vale council is providing regular updates on services, as snowy weather conditions continue to affect the county.

Section of Dingle Park, Penarth to be closed for work on cycle path - 15 January 2013

Work is to start on a ramp to complete the cycleway and footpath in Dingle Park, Penarth.

Parking wardens back on patrol in the Vale and Bridgend - 15 January 2013

Drivers in the Vale and Bridgend will have to stick to one New Year resolution in 2013: no problem parking.

Holocaust Memorial Day exhibition focuses on Gypsy Roma Traveller community - 15 January 2013

An exhibition providing an insight into the Gypsy Roma Traveller community is being held in Barry to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.

Consultation starts on the future of St Paul’s Church, Penarth - 15 January 2013

From 21 January residents of the St Augustine’s ward will be receiving consultation packs through the post.

XFOR officers issue 31 fines in the Vale - 14 January 2013

Local authority support company XFOR issued 31 Fixed Penalty Notices in the Vale of Glamorgan during the week commencing 7 January.

New gyms offer a million reasons to get fit at the Vale of Glamorgan's leisure centres - 14 January 2013

£1m worth of investment has helped transform the gyms at the Vale of Glamorgan’s leisure centres in Penarth and Barry

Vale's Flying Start programme spreads its wings - 10 January 2013 

Tots in the most deprived areas of the Vale will get a better start in life, thanks to the expansion of a council-run project.

Wildlife watching returns to Porthkerry for 2013

Porthkerry Wildlife Watch Group will hold its first meeting of 2013 on January 19 at Porthkerry Country Park.

Suspicious Incidents – Penarth and Barry - Arrest Made - 9 January 2013
Police in Barry investigating a number of suspicious incidents in Barry and Penarth involving the driver of a green Ford Fiesta have arrested a 27 year old man from the Barry area on suspicion of attempted abduction.

Public transport notice: Bus service disruption - 9 January 2013

Passengers are advised that there is a temporary road closure of the A48 eastbound exit road into Cowbridge at Gibbets Hill to enable emergency road resurfacing to be undertaken
 

Police appeal for information - 9 January 2013

Police in Barry are appealing for information following a series of suspicious incidents involving the driver of an old-style green coloured Ford Fiesta which have been reported on 6-7 January.

CCTV aids six arrests in the Vale of Glamorgan - 9 January 2013 

CCTV monitoring aided six arrests and two street cautions in the Vale of Glamorgan over the New Year.

Vale Cabinet to visit Penarth - 8 January 2013

The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Cabinet will be holding their next ‘community Cabinet’ meeting in Penarth on Monday, 21 January at 6pm in the Paget Rooms, Victoria Road.

Consultation period extended on future of former St Cyres school site - 8 January 2013

The consultation on the future of the former St Cyres school site in Dinas Powys has been extended until Friday 18 January.

XFOR officers issue 36 fines in the Vale - 8 January 2013

Local authority support company XFOR issued 36 Fixed Penalty Notices in the Vale of Glamorgan during the week commencing 31 December.

Glorious gardens start out on a new journey - 7 January 2013

National Trust 'honoured' to take over management of Dyffryn House and Gardens

Pay online for Vale planning applications - 4 January 2013

Residents wishing to pay their planning application fees by debit or credit card can now do so quickly and simply using the Vale of Glamorgan Council website.

XFOR officers issue 14 fines in the Vale of Glamorgan - 31 December 2012

Local authority support company XFOR issued 14 Fixed Penalty Notices in the Vale of Glamorgan during the week commencing 24 December.

Three arrests and four ASBO referrals thanks to CCTV monitoring - 31 December 2012
Police made three arrests and four ASBO referrals last week, following information provided by CCTV operators.

The BIG Fill team gets ready to fill more potholes in 2013 - 31 December 2012

The Vale council has thanked residents for reporting potholes to the BIG Fill, as the first phase of the campaign ends for Christmas

Drivers warned of traffic problems due to flooding - 24 December 2012

Drivers in the Vale of Glamorgan are being warned of traffic problems due to flooding.

Vale pupils win prizes for their road safety banners - 21 December 2012

The talented pupils who beat off competition from youngsters throughout the Vale to win the Design a Banner Competition as part of the Vale’s Road Safety Awards have been revealed.

Top of the lollipops! The Vale’s crossing patrol winners are announced - 21 December 2012

The "unsung heroes and heroines" who guide the Vale’s youngsters safely across our roads twice a day, every day, were given the recognition they deserve at the Vale Road Safety Awards held earlier this month.

Get on course for an extra Christmas Day treat at Barry Island

You can get on course for an extra treat this Christmas Day morning at Barry Island as the Smuggler’s Cover Crazy Golf course will be open from 9am.

Vale girls are in a football league of their own - 21 December 2012

Girls in the Vale of Glamorgan are getting an extra chance to get their football kicks thanks to a new primary schools league.

Five people were arrested in Barry last week with the help of information provided by the Vale Council’s CCTV monitoring team.

Secondary School Banding in the Vale of Glamorgan - 19 December 2012

The Welsh Government has published new banding for secondary schools. Launched last year the bandings help identify which schools need support and which we can learn from.

Christmas came early in the Vale of Glamorgan over the weekend as Santa and his reindeer called into the festive Let it Snow event at Barry’s Central Park, while a sleigh-load of Santas sped their way along Barry Island’s promenade for the inaugural Jingle Bell Jog.

Anti-drink drive film wins award - 18 December 2012

An anti-drink drive film created by an 11-year-old from St Athan has won a Road Safety Wales award.

Officers from the Vale council's Youth Offending Service will be on patrol this Black Friday as part of a scheme to tackle underage drinking in Llantwit Major.

XFOR officers issue 27 fines in the Vale of Glamorgan - 17 December 2012

Local authority support company XFOR issued 27 Fixed Penalty Notices in the Vale of Glamorgan during the week commencing 10 December.

Glorious gardens start out on a new journey - 14 December 2012

Dyffryn House and Gardens in the Vale of Glamorgan will be managed by the National Trust on a 50-year lease from January 2013.

Come to the Play Aloud Christmas Party - 14 December 2012

The Vale of Glamorgan Council's Play Aloud team will be hosting a free Christmas party packed full of festive fun on Monday 17 December at the West Camp MOD Community Centre in St Athan.

Parents praise Albert Primary staff and the Vale council for showing pupils "the true spirit of Christmas" - 11 December 2012

Parents at Albert Primary School have thanked staff and the Vale council for showing pupils "the true spirit of Christmas", following the temporary closure of the school.

Safer Vale gives advice for safe Christmas shopping - 11 December 2012

Christmas is a time to relax and have fun but it can also be very busy and stressful.

Pupils enjoy new coffee shop - 11 December 2012

Pupils at Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg in Barry are enjoying taking a break from lessons in a new school coffee shop.

CCTV monitoring aids five arrests in Barry - 10 December 2012

Police arrested five people in Barry during the last week with the assistance of CCTV operators.

XFOR officers issue 56 Fixed Penalty Notices in the Vale of Glamorgan - 10 December 2012

Local authority support company XFOR issued 56 Fixed Penalty Notices in the Vale of Glamorgan during the week commencing 3 December.

New Year public consultation announced on future of St Paul’s Church, Penarth - 10 December 2012

Residents of St Augustine’s ward in Penarth will be invited to give their views on the long-term future of the former St Paul’s Church on Arcot Street in the New Year.

Alternative arrangements made for pupils’ school day

Wales Office Minister commends the Vale Council's support of the Armed Forces community   - 7 December 2012

Wales Office Minister Stephen Crabb MP visited the Vale today to see how serving and veteran members of the Armed Forces Community are being supported by the Armed Forces Covenant.

Vale schools discover Wales' Olympic history - 7 December 2012

A book tracing the history of Welsh Olympians and Paralympians has been presented to every school in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Barry Island to benefit from Regeneration Area focus - 6 December 2012

The Partnership Board of the Barry Regeneration Area will focus its efforts on the regeneration of Barry Island over the next financial year.

Closure of Albert Road Primary School - Statement - 6 December 2012

Statement from Councillor Chris Elmore, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, as read out in the full Council meeting on Wednesday 5 December.

Potholes in Buttrills? The BIG Fill is on the case! - 4 December 2012

The BIG Fill is heading to Buttrills for the last weekend of Phase 1 of the Vale council's potholes campaign.

CCTV helps police arrest three in Barry - 4 December 2012

Three people were arrested and one person was given a street caution in Barry last week thanks to information provided by the Vale Council’s CCTV operators.

Festive season savings for visitors to the Vale - 4 December 2012

Visitors to the Vale of Glamorgan can snap up some exciting festive deals this month after the Vale of Glamorgan Council teamed up with local tourism businesses to highlight some of the best Christmas season offers that are available locally.

Plan well and save money this Christmas - 4 December 2012
We spend an average of £169 on our Christmas food and drink in Wales, but waste around £50 a month throwing away good food.

Latest report on Vale social services issued - 4 December 2012

The Chief Inspector for Social Services in Wales, Imelda Richardson, has found many positives in the way the Vale of Glamorgan Council is providing social services.

Olympic torchbearers light up Barry for Christmas - 3 December 2012

A group of London 2012 Olympic torchbearers have dusted off their distinctive white tracksuits and held their torches aloft once more to switch on the Christmas lights in Barry town centre.

Keep your home safe over the Christmas period - 3 December 2012

For some opportunist burglars Christmas can arrive early when they come across properties which appear to be insecure, unoccupied and have valuable items such as keys, electricals and Christmas presents on view.

XFOR officers issue 42 Fixed Penalty Notices in the Vale of Glamorgan - 3 December 2012

Local authority support company XFOR issued 42 Fixed Penalty Notices in the Vale of Glamorgan during the week commencing 26 November.