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The Update: 08 July 2025

Here is your Tuesday update, covering:

  • Travel advice for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live in Cardiff
  • Eastern Gateway Regeneration Plan Announced
  • Net-zero ambitions at centre of vision for Cardiff's International Sports Village

 

Travel advice for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live in Cardiff

Stevie Wonder will be performing at Blackweir Fields this Wednesday, July 9. To ensure all those attending the concert can get into and out of the venue safely, there will be road closures in Cardiff city centre from 4pm until midnight.

The M4 motorway and the highway network is expected to be very busy for this concert- so please plan ahead.

For up to date traffic information on the motorway and trunk roads go to the  Traffic Wales website, or @TrafficWalesS on Twitter and Facebook.

Anyone attending this concert is strongly advised to plan their journey in advance and get into Cardiff early.

Answers to some frequently asked questions about the Blackweir Live concerts are available here:https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/35606.html

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Eastern Gateway Regeneration Plan Announced

Plans to develop a new masterplan to regenerate the city's eastern gateway have been unveiled.

Cardiff Council has recently acquired the 54.48-acre Pengam Green site in Tremorfa from Welsh Government and is preparing to produce a comprehensive masterplan for this strategically significant location. The plan will include potential residential, commercial, and infrastructure opportunities, alongside environmental protections and improved transport connectivity.

The site offers a significant opportunity to transform a key gateway into Cardiff Bay and the southern city centre, enhancing connectivity, promoting active travel, and supporting both economic growth and environmental renewal.

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Net-zero ambitions at centre of vision for Cardiff's International Sports Village

Cardiff Council has published a comprehensive update on the future of the International Sports Village (ISV).

The report outlines the next steps in a sustainable regeneration strategy that will transform the ISV into a vibrant, low-carbon destination for sport, leisure, and living, delivering new eco-friendly homes, green energy infrastructure, and improved public amenities.

Due to be presented to Cabinet later this month, the report sets out more details of the multi-phase plan for the area.

Read more here