With the current hot weather, I wanted to provide some updates regarding the current situation with the hot weather and to also take the opportunity to remind everyone of some simple but important public health advice to help keep yourselves and others safe and well.
Residents, families and staff recently came together at Ty Dewi Sant to mark Carers Week, celebrating the dedication, compassion and support shown by family carers and our care home teams every day.
Our Shared Lives scheme was placed firmly in the spotlight this week as part of a series of features on adult social care in Wales.
Staff are warmly invited to join the celebrations for Cowbridge Pride on Saturday 28 June.
It has been encouraging to see so many examples recently of the positive difference our services are making for residents across the Vale.
Each year we submit our carbon emissions to Welsh Government.
From 15 - 21 June, communities across the UK will mark Refugee Week 2026, the world's largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.
The Council has been back in the news this week – and yet again for all the right reasons!
Bike Week starts today, 8th June 2026, and there are some exciting things coming up for all staff to get involved with:
We're pleased to share some fantastic news from the Bro Radio Community Awards, held last Friday evening.
One of the things I enjoy most about working in the Place Directorate is seeing the potential of our wonderful open spaces, our town and villages.
A much-loved local veteran who has dedicated much of his life to serving both his country and the Barry community has celebrated an incredible milestone as he turned 100 years old.
We are pleased to announce the launch of QuickStart 2026 via CELT+ and Communities for Work Plus, offering departments the opportunity to host placements designed to develop individuals and create pathways into employment within the Council.
I am proud to Co-Chair the Council's Diverse group and to serve as Learning Links Manager within Learning and Skills. Diverse is a group for employees from the global majority and allies, working together to support the Council in becoming a more inclusive employer.