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Cardiff guide for new migrants
Cardiff newcomers should use Welsh services plus Cardiff Council for schools, housing, council tax, bins, local advice, ESOL, and community support.
Local service notes
Use these as prompts, then check the council, NHS, school, housing, transport, and advice pages for your exact postcode.
Welsh devolved rules apply for health, education, and many local services.
Council services are local to Cardiff.
Bilingual English/Welsh services may be available.
Local setup checklist
- 1Use Cardiff Council.
- 2Use NHS 111 Wales.
- 3Search ESOL and adult learning.
- 4Check school admissions.
- 5Find local advice services.