'Green' savings.

REVAMPED facilities have helped a South Wales council's leisure department slash nearly 10% from carbon footprint.

Cardiff's leisure services department spends pounds 500,000 on energy every year and has cut its estimated carbon dioxide emissions by 8.4% over the last six months. Councillor Nigel Howells said: "We are proud of members at each facility for sticking to goals and not exceeding limits, creating a better environment for everyone in the Cardiff area, and setting high standards for years to come."