Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Adamsdown Focus 110
The latest Adamsdown Focus is available to download. Just click on the link here. You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open it
The latest Adamsdown Focus is available to download. Just click on the link here. You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open it
Friday, August 26, 2005
This Week's Planning Applications
The Council has received the following planning applications this week for the Adamsdown ward:
05/01940/C: Outline Planning Permission
Received: 19/08/2005
Applicant: Mr I Dring, Church Lane, Marshfield, GWENT
Agent: Hugh Tyrrell, 30 Fairwater Grove East, Llandaff, CARDIFF, CF5 2JU
Proposal: DEMOLITION/REMOVAL OF MOT STATION: NEW BUILD 12 TWO-BEDROOM FLATS - 4 BLOCKS OF THREE-STOREY (THIRD STOREY IN ROOF).
At: System Street MOT and 64, System Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff
05/01944/C: Full Planning Permission
Received: 19/08/2005
Applicant: UKI Cardiff Ltd, Woodstock Studios, 13 Woodstock Street, LONDON, W1C 2AG
Agent: White Young Green Planning, Ropemaker Court, 12 Lower Park Row, BRISTOL, BS1 5BN
Proposal: MODIFICATION OF CONDITION K OF 88/529R TO ALLOW SUBDIVISION.
At: 2 City Link Ind. Park, Newport Road, Adamsdown, Cardiff
05/01981/C: Full Planning Permission
Received: 23/08/2005
Applicant: Mr. Jesse Schwenk, 28 Prince Leopold Street, Adamsdown, CARDIFF, CF24 OHT
Agent: D W Enterprises, D Williams, 32 Splott Road, Splott, Cardiff, CF24 2DA
Proposal: FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION TO REAR
At: 28 Prince Leopold Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff
Full details of these applications can be viewed at City Hall during normal working hours.
The Council has received the following planning applications this week for the Adamsdown ward:
05/01940/C: Outline Planning Permission
Received: 19/08/2005
Applicant: Mr I Dring, Church Lane, Marshfield, GWENT
Agent: Hugh Tyrrell, 30 Fairwater Grove East, Llandaff, CARDIFF, CF5 2JU
Proposal: DEMOLITION/REMOVAL OF MOT STATION: NEW BUILD 12 TWO-BEDROOM FLATS - 4 BLOCKS OF THREE-STOREY (THIRD STOREY IN ROOF).
At: System Street MOT and 64, System Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff
05/01944/C: Full Planning Permission
Received: 19/08/2005
Applicant: UKI Cardiff Ltd, Woodstock Studios, 13 Woodstock Street, LONDON, W1C 2AG
Agent: White Young Green Planning, Ropemaker Court, 12 Lower Park Row, BRISTOL, BS1 5BN
Proposal: MODIFICATION OF CONDITION K OF 88/529R TO ALLOW SUBDIVISION.
At: 2 City Link Ind. Park, Newport Road, Adamsdown, Cardiff
05/01981/C: Full Planning Permission
Received: 23/08/2005
Applicant: Mr. Jesse Schwenk, 28 Prince Leopold Street, Adamsdown, CARDIFF, CF24 OHT
Agent: D W Enterprises, D Williams, 32 Splott Road, Splott, Cardiff, CF24 2DA
Proposal: FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION TO REAR
At: 28 Prince Leopold Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff
Full details of these applications can be viewed at City Hall during normal working hours.
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Late Licence Hearings
Dates have been set for the late licence applications for the following local pubs:
The Tredegar - Monday 5th September
The Bertram - Monday 5th September
The Locomotive - Wednesday 7th September
The Clifton - Wednesday 7th September
The hearings will he heard at meetings of the Licensing Sub Committee. Both above meetings start at 10.00am and will be held in Committee Room 4, County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff.
Dates have been set for the late licence applications for the following local pubs:
The Tredegar - Monday 5th September
The Bertram - Monday 5th September
The Locomotive - Wednesday 7th September
The Clifton - Wednesday 7th September
The hearings will he heard at meetings of the Licensing Sub Committee. Both above meetings start at 10.00am and will be held in Committee Room 4, County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff.
Monday, August 22, 2005
CCHA Work - Sapphire Street
We have received notice from Cardiff Community Housing Association that work will commence this month on the demolition and rebuilding of 41 Sapphire Street.
The work will take approximately 8 months to complete.
The building contractors who will be carrying out the work are:
Tony G Harris Building Contractors Limited
8 Greenlawns
Cardiff
CF2 6AW
Tel: 029 2048 2483
If you have any queries regarding the work you should contact Roy Davies of CCHA. Roy is supervising the work and can be contacted on 029 2046 8458.
We have received notice from Cardiff Community Housing Association that work will commence this month on the demolition and rebuilding of 41 Sapphire Street.
The work will take approximately 8 months to complete.
The building contractors who will be carrying out the work are:
Tony G Harris Building Contractors Limited
8 Greenlawns
Cardiff
CF2 6AW
Tel: 029 2048 2483
If you have any queries regarding the work you should contact Roy Davies of CCHA. Roy is supervising the work and can be contacted on 029 2046 8458.
Friday, August 19, 2005
96 to 102 Clifton Street
Your local Lib Dem Focus Team have delivered the following letter to 500 houses in the area near South Wales Carpets on Clifton Street:
"August 2005
Dear resident(s),
Planning Application 05/1719/C
96 to 102 Clifton Street (South Wales Carpets)
Conversion of building to 21 flats
An outline planning application has been submitted by Cardiff Community Housing Association (“CCHA”) to convert 96 to 102 Clifton Street (currently South Wales Carpets) into 21 flats on three storeys.
If you have any comments that you would like to be taken into account by the council’s planning committee before it decides whether or not to grant this application, then please send them in writing to: Phil Williams, Development Manager, Regulatory Services, City Hall, Cardiff, CF10 3ND. Alternatively, you can submit comments by e-mail to: developmentcontrol@cardiff.gov.uk . Please quote the planning application number, 05/1719/C, when you write.
The Focus Team would also be interested to know your views on this application so that we can make representations to the council’s planning committee on your behalf. You can contact us by e-mail at nigel@adamsdown.org.uk , or write to us at 59 cecil Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff.
Yours sincerely"
Your local Lib Dem Focus Team have delivered the following letter to 500 houses in the area near South Wales Carpets on Clifton Street:
"August 2005
Dear resident(s),
Planning Application 05/1719/C
96 to 102 Clifton Street (South Wales Carpets)
Conversion of building to 21 flats
An outline planning application has been submitted by Cardiff Community Housing Association (“CCHA”) to convert 96 to 102 Clifton Street (currently South Wales Carpets) into 21 flats on three storeys.
If you have any comments that you would like to be taken into account by the council’s planning committee before it decides whether or not to grant this application, then please send them in writing to: Phil Williams, Development Manager, Regulatory Services, City Hall, Cardiff, CF10 3ND. Alternatively, you can submit comments by e-mail to: developmentcontrol@cardiff.gov.uk . Please quote the planning application number, 05/1719/C, when you write.
The Focus Team would also be interested to know your views on this application so that we can make representations to the council’s planning committee on your behalf. You can contact us by e-mail at nigel@adamsdown.org.uk , or write to us at 59 cecil Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff.
Yours sincerely"
Pellett Street
The former NCP car park on Pellett Street is currently being developed. As part of the redevelopment, Pellett Street is being reconstructed and it is also necessary to make changes to the waiting restrictions.
Also, it is proposed to close the rear lane, connecting with Duffryn Street, so that the pedestrian footway area at the foot of the railway bridge stairs can be enhanced.
Currently the waiting restrictions along Pellett Street comprise "No Waiting 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday". These will be changed to "No Waiting At Any Time" so that on street parking doesn't obstruct access to the new development.
The former NCP car park on Pellett Street is currently being developed. As part of the redevelopment, Pellett Street is being reconstructed and it is also necessary to make changes to the waiting restrictions.
Also, it is proposed to close the rear lane, connecting with Duffryn Street, so that the pedestrian footway area at the foot of the railway bridge stairs can be enhanced.
Currently the waiting restrictions along Pellett Street comprise "No Waiting 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday". These will be changed to "No Waiting At Any Time" so that on street parking doesn't obstruct access to the new development.
Further Late licence Applications
The Council has now received late licence applications from the following local pubs:
The Royal Oak
10.00 to 00.00 Sunday to Thursday
10.00 to 01.00 Friday and Saturday
Rumpoles
10.00 to 00.30 Monday to Thursday
11.00 to 00.30 Friday and Saturday
11.00 to 00.00 Sunday
The New Addie
Hours will stay as existing
Roath Labour Club
11.00 to 23.30 Sunday to Thursday
11.00 to 00.30 Friday and Saturday
The Vulcan
10.00 to 01.00 Monday to Saturday
12.00 to 23.00 Sunday
The Liberal Democrat Focus Team has delivered letters to all streets in the vicinity of these pubs.
If you have any comments that you would like to be taken into account by the council's licensing committee before it decides whether or not to grant these applications, then please send them in writing to: Malcolm Evans, Licensing Section, Regulatory Services, City Hall, Cardiff, CF10 3ND. Alternatively, you can submit comments by e-mail to: licensing@cardiff.gov.uk .
Your local Councillors would also be interested to know your views on these applications so that we can make representations to the council's licensing committee on your behalf. You can write to us at the 59 Cecil Street or alternatively you can email Nigel at nigel@adamsdown.org.uk
Under new regulations, local councillors can only make representations on behalf of local residents if specifically authorised to do so. Therefore, if you are submitting an objection to the Council, please state in your objection that you authorise Councillors Nigel Howells and John Dixon to make representations on your behalf.
The Council has now received late licence applications from the following local pubs:
The Royal Oak
10.00 to 00.00 Sunday to Thursday
10.00 to 01.00 Friday and Saturday
Rumpoles
10.00 to 00.30 Monday to Thursday
11.00 to 00.30 Friday and Saturday
11.00 to 00.00 Sunday
The New Addie
Hours will stay as existing
Roath Labour Club
11.00 to 23.30 Sunday to Thursday
11.00 to 00.30 Friday and Saturday
The Vulcan
10.00 to 01.00 Monday to Saturday
12.00 to 23.00 Sunday
The Liberal Democrat Focus Team has delivered letters to all streets in the vicinity of these pubs.
If you have any comments that you would like to be taken into account by the council's licensing committee before it decides whether or not to grant these applications, then please send them in writing to: Malcolm Evans, Licensing Section, Regulatory Services, City Hall, Cardiff, CF10 3ND. Alternatively, you can submit comments by e-mail to: licensing@cardiff.gov.uk .
Your local Councillors would also be interested to know your views on these applications so that we can make representations to the council's licensing committee on your behalf. You can write to us at the 59 Cecil Street or alternatively you can email Nigel at nigel@adamsdown.org.uk
Under new regulations, local councillors can only make representations on behalf of local residents if specifically authorised to do so. Therefore, if you are submitting an objection to the Council, please state in your objection that you authorise Councillors Nigel Howells and John Dixon to make representations on your behalf.
This Week's Planning Applications
The Council has received the following planning applications this week for the Adamsdown ward:
05/01860/C: Full Planning Permission
Received: 09/08/2005
Agent: DTB Design, D Thomas, 286 North Road, Cardiff, CF14 3BN
Proposal: USE OF EXISTING BUILDING AS 17 SELF-CONTAINED APARTMENTS
At: 94-100, Cecil Court, Broadway, Adamsdown, Cardiff
05/01889/C: Full Planning Permission
Received: 12/08/2005
Applicant: Mrs Gandy, 30 Ruby Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff, CF24 1LN
Agent: Alun Williams, Room 366, County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff
Proposal: DEMOLISH EXISTING REAR 2 STOREY ANNEXE AND REBUILD IN BLOCK AND RENDER FINISH
At: 30 Ruby Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff
05/01919/C: Full Planning Permission
Received: 16/08/2005
Applicant: Mrs S Roy, 73 Metal Street, Adamsdown, CARDIFF, CF24 0LB
Agent: Cardiff County Council, Room 119, City Hall, CARDIFF, CF10 3NR
Proposal: GROUND FLOOR SHOWER AND W.C. EXTENSION.
At: 73 Metal Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff
Full details of these applications can be viewed at City Hall during normal working hours.
The Council has received the following planning applications this week for the Adamsdown ward:
05/01860/C: Full Planning Permission
Received: 09/08/2005
Agent: DTB Design, D Thomas, 286 North Road, Cardiff, CF14 3BN
Proposal: USE OF EXISTING BUILDING AS 17 SELF-CONTAINED APARTMENTS
At: 94-100, Cecil Court, Broadway, Adamsdown, Cardiff
05/01889/C: Full Planning Permission
Received: 12/08/2005
Applicant: Mrs Gandy, 30 Ruby Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff, CF24 1LN
Agent: Alun Williams, Room 366, County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff
Proposal: DEMOLISH EXISTING REAR 2 STOREY ANNEXE AND REBUILD IN BLOCK AND RENDER FINISH
At: 30 Ruby Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff
05/01919/C: Full Planning Permission
Received: 16/08/2005
Applicant: Mrs S Roy, 73 Metal Street, Adamsdown, CARDIFF, CF24 0LB
Agent: Cardiff County Council, Room 119, City Hall, CARDIFF, CF10 3NR
Proposal: GROUND FLOOR SHOWER AND W.C. EXTENSION.
At: 73 Metal Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff
Full details of these applications can be viewed at City Hall during normal working hours.
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
August Bank Holiday Refuse & Recycling Collection
With August Bank Holiday approaching, there will be changes to the collection day for both black and green bags.
During the Bank Holiday week, collections will be made as follows:
Black Bags - Thursday 1st September
Green Bags - Saturday 3rd September
All bags or bins must be placed out by no later than 7.15am on the revised day of collection, and not earlier than the evening before.
EARLY & LATE BAGS WILL LEAD TO PROSECUTION
With August Bank Holiday approaching, there will be changes to the collection day for both black and green bags.
During the Bank Holiday week, collections will be made as follows:
Black Bags - Thursday 1st September
Green Bags - Saturday 3rd September
All bags or bins must be placed out by no later than 7.15am on the revised day of collection, and not earlier than the evening before.
EARLY & LATE BAGS WILL LEAD TO PROSECUTION
Adamsdown Youth Consultation
Following on from the very successful Community Fun Day, the Adamsdown Community Partnership has organised a whole host of events for the youth of Adamsdown over the Summer holidays.
Listed below are the events taking place from now until September 2nd.
Fri 19th Aug, 1pm to 4.30pm - STAR Radio Street Sounds (Cemetery Park)
Fri 19th Aug, 6.30pm to 9pm - Baseball (Cemetery park)
Mon 22nd Aug, 1pm to 4.30pm - Graffiti Art Designs (Cemetery Park)
Tues 23rd Aug, 6.30pm to 9pm - Youth Activity Workshop (Cemetery Park)
Fri 26th Aug, 1pm to 4.30pm - Graffiti Art Project (Cemetery Park)
Fri 26th Aug, 6.30pm to 9pm - Football (Cemetery Park)
Mon 29th Aug, 1pm to 4.30pm - Photography (Cemetery Park)
Tues 30th Aug, 6.30pm to 9pm - Dance (St James' Church)
Fri 2nd Sept, 1pm to 4.30pm - BBQ and evaluation (Cemetery Park)
Fri 2nd Sept, 6.30pm to 9pm - Youth Night 2 (Cemetery Park)
Following on from the very successful Community Fun Day, the Adamsdown Community Partnership has organised a whole host of events for the youth of Adamsdown over the Summer holidays.
Listed below are the events taking place from now until September 2nd.
Fri 19th Aug, 1pm to 4.30pm - STAR Radio Street Sounds (Cemetery Park)
Fri 19th Aug, 6.30pm to 9pm - Baseball (Cemetery park)
Mon 22nd Aug, 1pm to 4.30pm - Graffiti Art Designs (Cemetery Park)
Tues 23rd Aug, 6.30pm to 9pm - Youth Activity Workshop (Cemetery Park)
Fri 26th Aug, 1pm to 4.30pm - Graffiti Art Project (Cemetery Park)
Fri 26th Aug, 6.30pm to 9pm - Football (Cemetery Park)
Mon 29th Aug, 1pm to 4.30pm - Photography (Cemetery Park)
Tues 30th Aug, 6.30pm to 9pm - Dance (St James' Church)
Fri 2nd Sept, 1pm to 4.30pm - BBQ and evaluation (Cemetery Park)
Fri 2nd Sept, 6.30pm to 9pm - Youth Night 2 (Cemetery Park)
Youth Night - Friday 2nd Sept
Saint James’ Church, Newport Road
Music, Dance, Art, Beauty, Games
5.30-7.30pm under13’s
8-10pm Over 13’s
Contact su – 02920 460899
su.west@thescarmantrust.org
Saint James’ Church, Newport Road
Music, Dance, Art, Beauty, Games
5.30-7.30pm under13’s
8-10pm Over 13’s
Contact su – 02920 460899
su.west@thescarmantrust.org
Monday, August 15, 2005
Artery project launched
Executive member for Health and Social Care, John Dixon, opened a week long project and exhibition at Cardiff University's Llys Tal y Bont sports hall tonight.
The Artery, a Cardiff Council-supported arts project for people with learning difficulties, has a week-long exhibition based on observing Cardiff Blues rugby club practice, and take as its theme the moment before impact. The centrepiece of the exhibition is a mosaic, which organisers hope will be permanantly exhibited at one of the Council's leisure facilities.
At the same time, the Artery is hosting an interactive art and sport event - 'Splatterball', which uses sport equipment to make large murals. This again lasts all week.
John Dixon said "I'm blown away every time I see the Artery's work. I thought their Christmas exhibition at the National Museum of Wales was good, but the mosaic is outstanding. It just goes to confirm that the only limits on artist endeavour are those we place on ourselves."
Executive member for Health and Social Care, John Dixon, opened a week long project and exhibition at Cardiff University's Llys Tal y Bont sports hall tonight.
The Artery, a Cardiff Council-supported arts project for people with learning difficulties, has a week-long exhibition based on observing Cardiff Blues rugby club practice, and take as its theme the moment before impact. The centrepiece of the exhibition is a mosaic, which organisers hope will be permanantly exhibited at one of the Council's leisure facilities.
At the same time, the Artery is hosting an interactive art and sport event - 'Splatterball', which uses sport equipment to make large murals. This again lasts all week.
John Dixon said "I'm blown away every time I see the Artery's work. I thought their Christmas exhibition at the National Museum of Wales was good, but the mosaic is outstanding. It just goes to confirm that the only limits on artist endeavour are those we place on ourselves."
Thursday, August 11, 2005
The Big Weekend
This weekend is Cardiff's Big Weekend.
As local Councillors, John & Nigel have received complimentary tickets for the fairground rides from The Showmens Guild Of Great Britain.
These tickets are being distrubuted to local children in the area via the Youth Outreach workers.
This weekend is Cardiff's Big Weekend.
As local Councillors, John & Nigel have received complimentary tickets for the fairground rides from The Showmens Guild Of Great Britain.
These tickets are being distrubuted to local children in the area via the Youth Outreach workers.
Monday, August 08, 2005
Social care priorities agreed
Cllr John Dixon met with colleagues from all over Wales in Builth Wells at a new body, the Social Care Policy Group, created the Welsh Local Government Association.
At the meeting, which includes members from all the major political parties in Wales and independents, the issues facing Councils in improving performance in social care were discussed. Dominating the agenda, like the rest of the media on Monday, was the issue of recruitment and retention of staff, prompted by the publication of the Garthwaite Report.
John said "There's real determination across the political spectrum to improve our services. We need to learn from other Councils, just like they can learn from Cardiff."
Cllr John Dixon met with colleagues from all over Wales in Builth Wells at a new body, the Social Care Policy Group, created the Welsh Local Government Association.
At the meeting, which includes members from all the major political parties in Wales and independents, the issues facing Councils in improving performance in social care were discussed. Dominating the agenda, like the rest of the media on Monday, was the issue of recruitment and retention of staff, prompted by the publication of the Garthwaite Report.
John said "There's real determination across the political spectrum to improve our services. We need to learn from other Councils, just like they can learn from Cardiff."
Thursday, August 04, 2005
LEASES SIGNED AT NURSING HOMES
Cardiff Council's Executive member for Health, Social Care and Wellbeing, Cllr John Dixon, is pleased to announce that the Council has signed leases with a nursing home and a care home in the city which had been threatened with closure.
Residents at the Jane Hodge and St Winefride’s Homes in Canton feared that they would have to move after the owners announced they wanted to sell the properties for development earlier this year.
But Cardiff Council’s Executive stepped in with the aid of a National Assembly grant and pledged to keep the homes, which both cater for elderly people, open for at least three years to enable the residents to find suitable accommodation.
Now leases have been signed with both homes which will see the NHS Trust and the Local Health Boards working with the Council to run the homes.
Cllr John Dixon said, “I am delighted that we have been able to step in and help to secure the short-term future of these nursing homes.
“I'm particularly grateful to the local Councillors Austin, Islam and Lansdowne, that we were able to put aside party politics and work together constructively. I know there was a great deal of anxiety among the residents and their families and we hope that we have managed to alleviate their concerns.
“Cardiff will be the first Council in Wales to manage nursing accommodation and this has not just been simply about averting a crisis but about ensuring that Cardiff has the capability of providing beds in this oversubscribed area and thanks to the input of the Assembly and the local Trust and Local Health Boards we have brought about this positive outcome.”
Cardiff Council's Executive member for Health, Social Care and Wellbeing, Cllr John Dixon, is pleased to announce that the Council has signed leases with a nursing home and a care home in the city which had been threatened with closure.
Residents at the Jane Hodge and St Winefride’s Homes in Canton feared that they would have to move after the owners announced they wanted to sell the properties for development earlier this year.
But Cardiff Council’s Executive stepped in with the aid of a National Assembly grant and pledged to keep the homes, which both cater for elderly people, open for at least three years to enable the residents to find suitable accommodation.
Now leases have been signed with both homes which will see the NHS Trust and the Local Health Boards working with the Council to run the homes.
Cllr John Dixon said, “I am delighted that we have been able to step in and help to secure the short-term future of these nursing homes.
“I'm particularly grateful to the local Councillors Austin, Islam and Lansdowne, that we were able to put aside party politics and work together constructively. I know there was a great deal of anxiety among the residents and their families and we hope that we have managed to alleviate their concerns.
“Cardiff will be the first Council in Wales to manage nursing accommodation and this has not just been simply about averting a crisis but about ensuring that Cardiff has the capability of providing beds in this oversubscribed area and thanks to the input of the Assembly and the local Trust and Local Health Boards we have brought about this positive outcome.”
Adamsdown, not run down!
Final touches to spruce up part of West Adamsdown Renewal Area have left residents in party mood this weekend.
This Saturday, in conjunction with the Adamsdown Project, Cardiff Council’s Neighbourhood Renewal team will be hosting the Adamsdown Fun Day to celebrate the completion of work to Adamsdown Square Gardens. The Fun Day will be a key opportunity for local people to give their opinions about plans for improving Cemetery Park and Kames Place/Constellation Street, as the next phase of regenerating the area.
The party starts at 12 pm in Cemetery Park, Moira Place and finishes at 3pm. Activities will include bouncy castles, giant games, nail art, badge making, face painting, DJ workshops and circus skills. Stalls will also carry bric a brac, cakes, jams, crafts and refreshments.
Work has been ongoing for 10 months in this area and started when pupils from local schools took part in a bulb planting initiative in Adamsdown Square last November. Since then, the footpaths, railings, walls, road- surfaces and pavements in the area have all been updated or renewed, improving the look of the whole area.
Deputy Leader, Councillor Judith Woodman said: “I’m delighted the people living in West Adamsdown will now get the chance to make the most of Adamsdown Square Garden which I’m sure will bring value to the whole community, with fresh facilities to enjoy.”
Final touches to spruce up part of West Adamsdown Renewal Area have left residents in party mood this weekend.
This Saturday, in conjunction with the Adamsdown Project, Cardiff Council’s Neighbourhood Renewal team will be hosting the Adamsdown Fun Day to celebrate the completion of work to Adamsdown Square Gardens. The Fun Day will be a key opportunity for local people to give their opinions about plans for improving Cemetery Park and Kames Place/Constellation Street, as the next phase of regenerating the area.
The party starts at 12 pm in Cemetery Park, Moira Place and finishes at 3pm. Activities will include bouncy castles, giant games, nail art, badge making, face painting, DJ workshops and circus skills. Stalls will also carry bric a brac, cakes, jams, crafts and refreshments.
Work has been ongoing for 10 months in this area and started when pupils from local schools took part in a bulb planting initiative in Adamsdown Square last November. Since then, the footpaths, railings, walls, road- surfaces and pavements in the area have all been updated or renewed, improving the look of the whole area.
Deputy Leader, Councillor Judith Woodman said: “I’m delighted the people living in West Adamsdown will now get the chance to make the most of Adamsdown Square Garden which I’m sure will bring value to the whole community, with fresh facilities to enjoy.”
Ninian Road phone mast application refused
A decision to refuse a planning application for a telecommunications mast on the edge of Roath Park Recreation Ground has been welcomed by local Liberal Democrat elected representatives.
Amongst other reasons, the application from T-Mobile was refused on the basis that the proposal would be "an incongruous and intrusive form of development which would have a negative impact on the aesthetic quality of the Roath Park Conservation Area which therefore fails to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the area".
Local Liberal Democrat councillors Elgan Morgan and Mark Stephens had backed up the serious concerns expressed by local residents against the application by lodging written objections together with local Liberal Democrat Assembly Member Jenny Randerson and local Liberal Democrat MP Jenny Willott.
Responding to the news that the application had been refused, Councillor Elgan Morgan said: "I am pleased that the council was able to take on board the concerns raised by the local community.
The proposed site would have been near to where a large number of children play on the Rec as well as being near to Roath Park Primary school and a local nursery."
Cardiff Central MP Jenny Willott added: "The council has clearly recognised that the mast would have been totally out of keeping with the surrounding conservation area. This is something which I had argued when I objected and I note that this is the main reason that council officers were able to agree the application should be thrown out."
A decision to refuse a planning application for a telecommunications mast on the edge of Roath Park Recreation Ground has been welcomed by local Liberal Democrat elected representatives.
Amongst other reasons, the application from T-Mobile was refused on the basis that the proposal would be "an incongruous and intrusive form of development which would have a negative impact on the aesthetic quality of the Roath Park Conservation Area which therefore fails to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the area".
Local Liberal Democrat councillors Elgan Morgan and Mark Stephens had backed up the serious concerns expressed by local residents against the application by lodging written objections together with local Liberal Democrat Assembly Member Jenny Randerson and local Liberal Democrat MP Jenny Willott.
Responding to the news that the application had been refused, Councillor Elgan Morgan said: "I am pleased that the council was able to take on board the concerns raised by the local community.
The proposed site would have been near to where a large number of children play on the Rec as well as being near to Roath Park Primary school and a local nursery."
Cardiff Central MP Jenny Willott added: "The council has clearly recognised that the mast would have been totally out of keeping with the surrounding conservation area. This is something which I had argued when I objected and I note that this is the main reason that council officers were able to agree the application should be thrown out."
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Further Late licence Applications
The Council has now received late licence applications from the following local pubs:
The Splotlands
10.00 to 00.00 Sunday to Thursday
10.00 to 01.00 Friday and Saturday
Roath Conservative Club
11.00 to 00.30 Monday to Thursday
11.00 to 01.00 Friday and Saturday
10.00 to 22.30 Sunday
It also seeks permission for extended opening until 1 am on various nights throughout the year such as Bank Holiday weekends, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
The Liberal Democrat Focus Team has delivered letters to all streets in the vicinity of these pubs. If you have any comments that you would like to be taken into account by the council's licensing committee before it decides whether or not to grant this application, then please send them in writing to: Malcolm Evans, Licensing Section, Regulatory Services, City Hall, Cardiff, CF10 3ND. Alternatively, you can submit comments by e-mail to: licensing@cardiff.gov.uk .
Your local Councillors would also be interested to know your views on this application so that we can make representations to the council's licensing committee on your behalf. You can write to us at the 59 Cecil Street or alternatively you can email Nigel at nigel@adamsdown.org.uk
Under new regulations, local councillors can only make representations on behalf of local residents if specifically authorised to do so. Therefore, if you are submitting an objection to the Council, please state in your objection that you authorise Councillors Nigel Howells and John Dixon to make representations on your behalf.
The Council has now received late licence applications from the following local pubs:
The Splotlands
10.00 to 00.00 Sunday to Thursday
10.00 to 01.00 Friday and Saturday
Roath Conservative Club
11.00 to 00.30 Monday to Thursday
11.00 to 01.00 Friday and Saturday
10.00 to 22.30 Sunday
It also seeks permission for extended opening until 1 am on various nights throughout the year such as Bank Holiday weekends, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
The Liberal Democrat Focus Team has delivered letters to all streets in the vicinity of these pubs. If you have any comments that you would like to be taken into account by the council's licensing committee before it decides whether or not to grant this application, then please send them in writing to: Malcolm Evans, Licensing Section, Regulatory Services, City Hall, Cardiff, CF10 3ND. Alternatively, you can submit comments by e-mail to: licensing@cardiff.gov.uk .
Your local Councillors would also be interested to know your views on this application so that we can make representations to the council's licensing committee on your behalf. You can write to us at the 59 Cecil Street or alternatively you can email Nigel at nigel@adamsdown.org.uk
Under new regulations, local councillors can only make representations on behalf of local residents if specifically authorised to do so. Therefore, if you are submitting an objection to the Council, please state in your objection that you authorise Councillors Nigel Howells and John Dixon to make representations on your behalf.
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Joint Council/MP Street surgery
Jenny Willott MP joined John Dixon for a street surgery in the streets off the top end of Broadway this evening, visiting people with issues that they wanted to raise in their homes.
The main concerns were around licence applications made under the Government's new regulations, and problems with anti-social behaviour. Many people said how nice it was to see their MP face to face for a change.
John and Nigel, together with Jenny Randerson AM and Jenny Willott MP are planning future street surgeries in the coming months, to keep in touch with local issues.
Jenny Willott MP joined John Dixon for a street surgery in the streets off the top end of Broadway this evening, visiting people with issues that they wanted to raise in their homes.
The main concerns were around licence applications made under the Government's new regulations, and problems with anti-social behaviour. Many people said how nice it was to see their MP face to face for a change.
John and Nigel, together with Jenny Randerson AM and Jenny Willott MP are planning future street surgeries in the coming months, to keep in touch with local issues.
Monday, August 01, 2005
Britain In Bloom
Cardiff is ready and blooming for the arrival of the Britain in Bloom judges in the capital city on Wednesday this week.
Communities throughout Cardiff have been ‘Helping to Make Cardiff Bloom’ throughout the summer by decorating their houses, businesses and schools with flowers as the city goes all out to improve on last year’s Silver Gilt award, and scoop the title of ‘Best Large City’ in the RHS Britain in Bloom awards, that will be held in City Hall, Cardiff on September 28.
On their route around the city, the judges will see many of the initiatives that have been developed as part of Cardiff in Bloom, including:
• Cardiff Bay wetlands
• Bute Park
• Civic Centre
• Marlborough School
• A 42m floral banner created by St Peter’s Roman Catholic Primary School
• Queen St….and much more.
The judges will mark the city in the following categories - floral displays; permanent landscaping; sustainable development; local environmental quality; and public awareness.
Executive Member for Sport, Leisure & Culture Councillor Nigel Howells said: “The people of Cardiff have been working hard to make the city look its best for the summer, and on Wednesday the Britain in Bloom judges have the chance to decide. Green fingers crossed we will be the best in the UK in the year of our Centenary, and the year we host the RHS Britain in Bloom Awards."
The judges’ itinerary includes an IKEA ‘garden’ in Queen St. which has been created by the innovative Swedish company’s interior designers following their eye catching ‘flowerbed’ success last year.
The ‘flowers’ have been made with the distinctive IKEA ‘quirky’ touch from all sorts of items in the IKEA store, and the display shows off the store’s garden furniture range
Jeff Baldrey, IKEA’s Commercial Activities Manager, said, “We raised a lot of eyebrows when we unveiled last year’s display and we’re looking for the same ‘wow’ factor this time, with something that should help the city’s Britain in Bloom bid.”
Paul Williams, City Centre Manager added, “IKEA has come up with a very imaginative and fun way to help Cardiff win Britain in Bloom. A flourishing city centre makes everyone feel good and shows how, through the great support and enthusiasm of local companies like IKEA, we are able to mount a very serious challenge for the Britain in Bloom title this year.”
Cardiff has cultivated an enviable reputation for the quality of its parks and gardens – in fact it has more green spaces than any other city of its size in the UK. This has been a significant year for horticulture in the city – as well as hosting the Britain in Bloom Awards, Cardiff hosted the RHS Spring Flower Show in April, launched the Cardiff Daffodil, and 2005 marks the Welsh capital as the European City of the Elm.
Cardiff is ready and blooming for the arrival of the Britain in Bloom judges in the capital city on Wednesday this week.
Communities throughout Cardiff have been ‘Helping to Make Cardiff Bloom’ throughout the summer by decorating their houses, businesses and schools with flowers as the city goes all out to improve on last year’s Silver Gilt award, and scoop the title of ‘Best Large City’ in the RHS Britain in Bloom awards, that will be held in City Hall, Cardiff on September 28.
On their route around the city, the judges will see many of the initiatives that have been developed as part of Cardiff in Bloom, including:
• Cardiff Bay wetlands
• Bute Park
• Civic Centre
• Marlborough School
• A 42m floral banner created by St Peter’s Roman Catholic Primary School
• Queen St….and much more.
The judges will mark the city in the following categories - floral displays; permanent landscaping; sustainable development; local environmental quality; and public awareness.
Executive Member for Sport, Leisure & Culture Councillor Nigel Howells said: “The people of Cardiff have been working hard to make the city look its best for the summer, and on Wednesday the Britain in Bloom judges have the chance to decide. Green fingers crossed we will be the best in the UK in the year of our Centenary, and the year we host the RHS Britain in Bloom Awards."
The judges’ itinerary includes an IKEA ‘garden’ in Queen St. which has been created by the innovative Swedish company’s interior designers following their eye catching ‘flowerbed’ success last year.
The ‘flowers’ have been made with the distinctive IKEA ‘quirky’ touch from all sorts of items in the IKEA store, and the display shows off the store’s garden furniture range
Jeff Baldrey, IKEA’s Commercial Activities Manager, said, “We raised a lot of eyebrows when we unveiled last year’s display and we’re looking for the same ‘wow’ factor this time, with something that should help the city’s Britain in Bloom bid.”
Paul Williams, City Centre Manager added, “IKEA has come up with a very imaginative and fun way to help Cardiff win Britain in Bloom. A flourishing city centre makes everyone feel good and shows how, through the great support and enthusiasm of local companies like IKEA, we are able to mount a very serious challenge for the Britain in Bloom title this year.”
Cardiff has cultivated an enviable reputation for the quality of its parks and gardens – in fact it has more green spaces than any other city of its size in the UK. This has been a significant year for horticulture in the city – as well as hosting the Britain in Bloom Awards, Cardiff hosted the RHS Spring Flower Show in April, launched the Cardiff Daffodil, and 2005 marks the Welsh capital as the European City of the Elm.
Consultation on South Wales Carpets site
John and Nigel met with Cardiff Community Housing Association this morning to find out about some of the ongoing CCHA projects around Adamsdown. One of the possible plans involves redevelopment of the South Wales Carpets building into apartments (see Planning Application details below). Once we have more detailed plans, we will, of course, be consulting with local residents.
John and Nigel met with Cardiff Community Housing Association this morning to find out about some of the ongoing CCHA projects around Adamsdown. One of the possible plans involves redevelopment of the South Wales Carpets building into apartments (see Planning Application details below). Once we have more detailed plans, we will, of course, be consulting with local residents.
