Splott & Tremorfa Branch Labour Party

Lib Dems need to clean-up their act says AM

2005-12-23T02:28:00.000Z

Lorraine Barrett AM

AM backs ‘Labour Plus’ budget

2005-12-07T18:32:00.000Z

Lorraine Barrett AM

Tories, Liberals & Plaid turn backs on extra money for health and pensioners

2005-12-07T18:31:00.000Z

Lorraine Barrett AM

Don't drink and drive this Christmas

2005-12-05T18:30:00.000Z

Lorraine Barrett AM

Labour delivers boost for childcare

2005-11-30T18:29:00.000Z

Lorraine Barrett AM

Welsh Labour delivers justice, safety and security for all

2005-11-29T17:45:00.000Z

Lorraine Barrett AM

'Target communities most in need' says Barrett

2005-10-06T12:20:00.000Z

Lorraine Barrett AM

Make Sure You are Signed Up for the Winter Fuel Payment

2005-09-01T10:04:00.000Z

Alun Michael MP

AM’s reaction to London attacks

2005-07-08T06:29:00.000Z

Lorraine Barrett AM

Terrorists will not destroy what we hold dear - Tony Blair

2005-07-07T02:13:00.000Z

The Prime Minister described the terrorist attacks on London today as 'barbaric'.
In a statement from the G8 summit in Gleneagles Tony Blair said: "It is reasonably clear that there have been a series of terrorist attacks in London. There are obviously casualties, both people who have died and people who are seriously injured, and our thoughts and prayers, of course, are with the victims and their families.
"It is my intention to leave the G8 within the next couple of hours and go down to London and get a report face-to-face with the police and the emergency services and the ministers who have been dealing with this and then to return later this evening. It is the will of all the leaders of the G8, however, that the meeting should continue in my absence, that we should continue to discuss the issues that we were going to discuss and reach the conclusions that we were going to reach.
"Each of the countries round that table have some experience of the effects of terrorism and all the leaders, as they will indicate a little bit later, share our complete resolution to defeat terrorism. It is particularly barbaric that this has happened on a day when people are meeting to try to help the problems of poverty in Africa and the long term problems of climate change and the environment. Just as it is reasonably clear that this is a terrorist attack or a series of terrorist attacks it is also reasonably clear that it is designed and aimed to coincide with the opening of the G8. There will be time to talk later about this.
"It is important, however, that those engaged in terrorism realize that our determination to defend our values and our way of life is greater than their determination to cause death and destruction to innocent people in a desire impose extremism on the world. Whatever they do it is our determination that they will never succeed in destroying what we hold dear in this country and in other civilised nations throughout the world."

Alun Michael Condemns Lib Dems Local Income Tax

2005-04-19T02:13:00.000Z

Council U-Turn on “Stray” Horses: A Victory for Common-Sense

2005-04-07T23:57:00.000Z

Our 8 month campaign for Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) to be used against irresponsible horse owners seems to have been successful. In a policy U-Turn Cardiff Council’s Executive has ruled out renting grazing land for horses and agreed to use ASBOs.

We put this down to our resolve to ensure ASBOs are used, if necessary. We also want to thank residents of Splott and Tremorfa for their support and encouragement during these difficult months.

We have maintained all along that ASBOs, if used properly offered the cheapest, quickest and most effective solution to the “stray” horse problem as they have proved to be with irresponsible farmers in other parts of the UK. We also argued that if the Council wanted to lease land for grazing the land should be available to any horse owner, not just those who have caused many residents of Splott and Tremorfa misery for over two-and-a-half years.

We wait to see if ASBOs are used properly!

RIP Jim Callaghan (1912-2005)

2005-03-31T14:50:00.001Z

Many people more eloquent than ourselves have already paid tribute to Grangetown's Member of Parliament from 1945 - 1987.

For the benefit of those of us who too young to directly remember the 60's & 70's the 10 Downing Street website offers this brief biography:
The son of a naval chief petty officer, James Callaghan left school at 14. He worked as a tax officer and was later employed by the Inland Revenue Staff Federation.After serving in World War Two he was elected as a Labour MP for Cardiff South in the post-war Labour landslide, and later represented Cardiff South East. He rose steadily through the party in Opposition, and stood for the leadership after Gaitskell's death in 1963, losing with respectable minority support.
As Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1964, Callaghan's decision not to devalue the pound proved disastrous. After devaluation the discredited Callaghan resigned as Chancellor, to become Home Secretary, where he salvaged his reputation.During this time he sent troops to Northern Ireland in 1969 to cope with worsening violence. As a staunch defender of trade unions, he opposed efforts to reform them, earning the title 'keeper of the cloth cap'.
In Opposition Callaghan became Shadow Foreign Secretary, and in government after 1974 it was his job to renegotiate the terms of Britains EC membership. When Harold Wilson resigned unexpectedly, Callaghan was not the favourite to win the leadership, being the oldest candidate at 64. However, he was the least divisive candidate, and won the vote.
As Prime Minister Callaghan presided over a sterling crisis, which led to negotiations with the IMF for a rescue package, but he did keep his Cabinet team together during the controversy over the conditions set. Spending cuts and pay restraint were demanded, but the left wing Labour conference nevertheless voted for more spending.
Things were made more difficult still when Labour's small majority disappeared in 1977, making Labour dependent on the support of the Liberals. However, Callaghan persevered in office even when this pact broke down.During the 'Winter of Discontent' in 1978, industrial action over pay policy severely damaged the governments authority. The government lost a confidence motion on 28 March 1979 by just one vote a classic piece of high-tension political theatre.
Callaghan was obliged to hold a general election, which was won by Margaret Thatcher's Conservative Party. As Labour's left wing gained strength in the early 1980s, Callaghan's influence waned, and he resigned as leader after 18 months.
He retired from the House of Commons in 1987 and was active in the House of Lords as a life peer.
Lord Callaghan passed away at home in East Sussex on 26 March 2005, one day short of his 93rd birthday. He was the longest living former British PM in history.

A more detailed biography is here

His successor as our Member of Parliament, the Rt. Hon. Alun Michael JP, MP said:
"Jim Callaghan personified the link between national leadership and the people. Coming from a poor family, he never forgot his background. He was a trade unionist before he was an MP. And above all his personal roots and loyalty to the people who first elected him in 1945 never wavered – even long after he stood down after 42 years as the MP for Cardiff South & Penarth.
At the heart of our constitution is the relationship between the MP and the constituency – talk of Ministers being "out of touch" ignores the fact that each Minister is also an MP, returning each weekend to family, friends and the people who send us to Parliament. As the only person ever to hold the four Great Offices of State, who better to set the tone for Parliamentary democracy than Jim ?Respected by world leaders for his shrewd insight and sound judgement – the Falklands War could never have happened on his watch - Jim still asked what people were saying in Splott and Llanrumney and Penarth. He held monthly surgeries, took part in the monthly meetings of the Constituency Labour Party and listened to local views passed through a passionately loyal group of supporters - not least his agent Jack (now Lord Brooks of Tremorfa) and his constituency chairman, Gordon Houlston.
This went far beyond public opinion. As Chancellor and Prime Minister, he sought to help the economy of South Wales – the Mint in Llantrisant, Companies House, Fords in Bridgend and many other developments reflected his belief in the need for renewal of our economy. Had the 1979 election not allowed Mrs Thatcher to put a stop to it all, British Rail and Ministry of Defence jobs would have followed to Cardiff.Even in retirement, he continued to be a tower of strength for Cardiff’s future – he knew better than most that the devastating loss of jobs which followed the closure of East Moors required more than incremental change. When the battle raged, he backed the new vision for our capital city which only the Barrage could provide.He also led the search for the right building for the new Welsh Assembly Chamber – and no-one should underestimate Jim’s contribution to the building now under construction in Cardiff Bay – at last.
One commentator said that given a decent majority Jim "could have been" a great Prime Minister. No, Jim was a great prime minister. He gave strong leadership despite having no majority and in the face of overwhelming odds. As a trade unionist, Jim could never have been against the trade unions – but through the tribulations of his final months in office he reminded us that the Labour Movement exists not just to represent its members but also to create a better society and opportunity for all. On that there could be no compromise.
Jim’s death, as the longest-living ex-premier, follows close on the death of Audrey who campaigned vigorously for children and on health issues. We salute and remember two wonderful people who gave us so much over the past 60 years."

The Prime Minister & Leader of the Labour Party pays tribute to his predecessor here.
"He was a patriot, a loyal servant of party and country and a devoted husband and father. His love for Audrey was very special."

Cardiff West AM & Welsh First Minister, the Rt. Hon. Rhodri Morgan AM has also paid tribute.

Other obituaries penned by contemporaries from the Labour governments of the 1960's & 70's include Shirley Williams in the Independent on Sunday, Gerald Kaufman in the Sunday Telegraph and the late Roy Jenkins who penned his obituary for the Sunday Times shortly before his own death.

Representing the younger generation, Tom Watson MP recalls his first meeting with Jim in 1995.

A Book of Condolence has today been opened at City Hall in Cardiff.

Anyone living locally with memories of Jim Callaghan in his days as our MP, or subsequently, is very welcome to post a comment, or email us, and we will pass them onto his children, Margaret, Michael and Julia in due course.

Jim Callaghan was truly representative of the political generation, shaped by the war, whose undogmatic socialist credo, combined with his bluff personality and superb political skills to take him to the Premiership. His tragedy was that his decision to see through his government's programme (including the delivery of devolution for Scotland & Wales), rather than going to the country in 1978, followed by the 'winter of discontent', marked the final phase of the post war social democratic consensus he personified.

A big man in every sense, Jim Callaghan will be warmly remembered and sorely missed.

Lib Dem Cardiff leisure centre cuts slammed

2005-03-18T00:47:00.000Z

Lorraine Barrett AM

Lib Dems dishonest on rebanding

2005-01-30T02:10:00.000Z

Lorraine Barrett AM

AM demands end to fly-tipping in Tremorfa

2005-01-30T02:09:00.000Z

Lorraine Barrett AM

Tackling Knife Crime

2005-01-20T14:03:00.000Z

Alun Michael MP

"Don't axe funding for Women's workshop" demands Barrett

2005-01-20T13:52:00.000Z

Lorraine Barrett AM

Take your own advice on council tax, Labour warns Liberal Democrats

2004-12-19T17:54:00.000Z

Lorraine Barrett AM

Cardiff South & Penarth is working. Don't let the Tories wreck it again

2004-12-03T16:58:00.000Z

Britain is working with two million more jobs and unemployment at its lowest level since 1975.

With a record number of people in work we’ve reached a major milestone in our journey as a Labour government to deliver full employment in every part of Britain.

Britain now has the highest employment and lowest unemployment of any of the major (G8) world economies.

Since 1997 unemployment has fallen by 1,832 in Cardiff South & Penarth. In Wales 132 new businesses have started up on average every week.

Today’s families face competing pressures as they strive to balance work and family life. Labour understands that flexible and affordable childcare is essential for working parents trying to achieve that balance.

7,000 people have benefited from the Labour’s Tax Credits in Cardiff South & Penarth. In Wales at least 90,000 people benefited from the most recent rise in the National Minimum wage helping families in Cardiff South & Penarth.

Britain has come too far and worked too hard for us to allow the Conservatives to wreck it again. When Michael Howard was a Minister in the Conservative Government, he introduced the poll tax, interest rates were at 15 per cent for a whole year, 1.5 million households suffered negative equity and over 150,000 families lost their homes.

Alun Michael MP

The Lib Dem plans to introduce a local income tax hit hard-working

2004-11-27T09:49:00.000Z

Just like their plans to abolish the Child Tax Credit, scrap the New Deal,
and abolish the Pension Credit their local income tax plans would hit
hard-working families in the pocket.

Local 2004-05 Band D Lib Dem Local Annual Monthly
Authority Council Tax Rate Income Tax Rate Change Change

Cardiff £872 £1,377 £505 £42

*Figures based on results of the Lib Dem Local Income Tax Calculator.
Figures calculate the rate of tax of two working people earning the gross
median average wage in Wales.

Labour slam Lib Dem hypocrisy
Cardiff Lib Dems claim credit for tough action they opposed

Labour have attacked Cardiff Lib Dems for "sheer rank hypocrisy", for
claiming credit for tough action which they have consistently opposed.

New police curfew powers in the Bayside Estate in Splott recently saw the
Liberal Democrat Cardiff Council quick to claim the credit. Yet both at
Westminster and at a Cardiff Council level they have opposed all Labour's
efforts to tackle the misery caused by gangs of youths.
In Westminster they voted against the Anti Social Behaviour Bill and
against measures to disperse gangs of yobs, while in Cardiff they voted
against a resolution calling for tough action to tackle anti-social
behaviour, with new leader Rodney Berman specifically opposing dispersal
powers.

Cardiff South and Penarth AM Lorraine Barrett said: "The sheer rank
hypocrisy of the Lib Dems is breathtaking. This is a typical Lib Dem
tactic to claim the credit for things which go well while disowning
anything unpopular.

"Curfews do not come about quickly and the Lib Dems would have more
credibility if they acknowledged the work of those who achieved this.
Local residents groups fought for this, working closely with Splott Labour
councillor Clarissa Holland, the police and the Cardiff Community Safety
Partnership to tackle youth annoyance."

Lorraine Barrett AM

Lib Dem local tax plans would hurt hard-working families

2004-11-27T09:47:00.000Z

Liberal Democrat plans to replace Council Tax would hit hard-working
families

According to the Liberals' own local income tax calculator an average
earning two parent family in Cardiff would have to pay an extra £42 per
month an extra £505 a year.

Cardiff South and Penarth AM LORRAINE BARRETT said: "The Lib Dems make
grand claims about the benefits of their local income tax but like so many
of their promises, they turn out to be made of sand. The plain reality is
that working families would be worse off. In Cardiff an average family
would be forced to pay more than £500 a year extra.

"When your study Lib Dem policy it is very quickly apparent that, far from
standing for more fairness in society, a Lib Dem Government would result
in huge social injustices. They are committed to abolishing Child Tax
Credits, scrapping the New Deal and abolishing the Pension Credit. Liberal
Democrats oppose tough measures to deal with thugs and anti-social
behaviour.

"The Liberal Democrats love to spread scare stories on local taxation in
their leaflets. But they would be far better off using their energy to
encourage the 30 per cent of pensioners entitled to council tax benefit
but who currently do not claim it."

Lorraine Barrett AM

Labour pledges support for residents' fight to reclaim streets as Cardiff curfew ends

2004-11-20T04:23:00.000Z

Labour politicians pledged their support to local residents in their fight to reclaim their streets on the day the Section 30 Order (curfew) pilot ended in Bayside, Splott, Cardiff. The Section 30 Order was one of the first in Wales, running from August to today, and has been judged a success.
Now local councillor Clarissa Holland is setting up TAG (Tremorfa Action Group) to tackle similar problems in neighbouring Tremorfa. The founder of Bayside Residents Association, June Johnson, has addressed Tremorfa residents, explaining how Bayside residents turned their problems around.
JUNE JOHNSON said: "Bayside has been transformed, and we are determined to build on this. I'd like to thank our councillor, AM and MP for all their support."
Splott Labour Councillor CLARISSA HOLLAND said: "Crime levels have fallen significantly, as has vandalism and street attacks. Graffiti removed at the start of the Section 30 period has not reappeared. Bonfire Night and Halloween were problem free, with the first ever Bayside Halloween Party. The children's parks ruined before Section 30 are to be rebuilt. Our weekly Partnership meetings will continue, and our focus now is on rebuilding Bayside."
Local Assembly Member Lorraine Barrett and MP Alun Michael met residents on Saturday. ALUN MICHAEL MP said: "I want to praise local residents for all their hard work to reclaim their community from the young thugs who were making their lives a misery. We are committed to helping them find ways to take this work forward."

Funding Frozen for Vital Vocational Training Service - MP attacks Lib Dem Council for deserting youngsters in need

2004-11-12T15:20:00.000Z

Alun Michael MP

Bonfire Night

2004-11-05T19:35:00.000Z

Bonfire Night is an occasion enjoyed by adults and children alike, but it can be ruined by the inconsiderate, irresponsible and anti-social use of fireworks. The good news is that such abuse is now not only inconsiderate, irresponsible and anti-social – it‘s criminal!

I’m backing Labour’s tough new offences to tackle fireworks. Last year, as your MP I voted for the passage of the Fireworks Act 2003. We have created new powers to fine yobs who threw fireworks in public and imposed a maximum noise level on fireworks. Now:

yobs misusing fireworks will face £80 on the spot fines as new police powers come into force.
police can now fine under 18’s for possession of an adult firework (any firework except for sparklers, party poppers and similar) in a public place;
police can now fine yobs for possession of a professional level firework.

Those causing a disturbance with fireworks can now be fined for letting off a firework between 11 pm and 7 am. Larger fines and Prison sentences are available for the most serious offences.

The tough new rules build on measures put in place in previous laws on Fireworks abuses:

these include the imposition of a maximum decibel limit - 120 decibels - on all consumer level fireworks;
it is illegal for anyone to sell fireworks to under 18’s under any circumstances;
there is also a ban on selling aerial shells, mini-rockets and fireworks of erratic flight (e.g. squibs, ) to the public;
there is now a licensing scheme in place to stop the year-round selling of fireworks from unlicensed premises and shops.
the offence of letting fireworks off in the street is punishable by a penalty notice for disorder (PND) with an £80 fine.

I hope that you and your family and friends enjoy a safe November 5th – for more information on firework safety see www.dti.gov.uk/fireworks.

Alun Michael MP

Lib Dems two-faced on civil service cuts

2004-09-21T15:37:00.000Z

THE Liberal Democrats are being two-faced on the issue of cuts in the civil service.

When Gordon Brown announced reductions in the civil service during the last Comprehensive Spending Review, Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Lembit Opik criticised the announcement. And Liberal Cardiff Central AM Jenny Randerson has been campaigning against possible civil service cuts in Cardiff.

But today the Liberal Democrats announced at their party conference that if they win power in Westminster, they will axe over 100,000 civil servants.

Labour AM CARL SARGEANT said:

"This is just another example of how unprincipled and two-faced the Liberal Democrats are. I challenge Lembit Opik and Jenny Randerson either to condemn their own party leaders or to apologise to those civil servants they have provided false hope to and explain to them that the Liberal Democrats aren’t really a very serious party.

"Sadly we are getting used to this kind of behaviour from the Lib Dems. They campaign locally against anti-social behaviour and petty crime even though their MPs voted against tough new Government measures to tackle these very issues.

"The Liberal Democrats have no guiding principles. They are the party without a soul, without a conscience.

"Notes:
"Gordon Brown used to present himself as the champion of the worker. Now, employees find out that their job may be on the line live on television." - Lembit Opik, Western Mail, 13/07/04Welsh Liberal Democrats Economic Development Spokesperson, Jenny Randerson, has tabled an urgent question to the Labour Assembly Government about the impact on Wales of the announcement by the Department for Work and Pensions that it will be pursuing a programme of job losses and site amalgamation as part of its so called "modernisation" programme. - Welsh Lib Dem website, 30/06/04

Senior Lib Dem blasts own leader

2004-09-21T15:33:00.000Z

A SENIOR Liberal Democrat has blasted his own party leader in Wales, dubbing recent comments on fox hunting a "disgrace".

South Wales West AM Peter Black has launched a scathing attack on his party’s Welsh leader, Lembit Opik, for saying a ban on hunting would lead to violence in the countryside.

PETER BLACK, on his own website, said:"The reported comments of Lembit Opik in today's Western Mail are a disgrace and he should withdraw them. Although Lembit condemns violence and illegal acts his warning that civil unrest and even targeted violence will follow a ban on hunting with hounds effectively amounts to an explicit threat on behalf of the fox-killers. It is not a position that any responsible politician should take.

"I personally do not believe that 'young men would resort to violence if "the only way of life they know" is criminalised while others would risk imprisonment or heavy fines to defy the ban', but in saying that he believes that such a thing could happen, Lembit has got off the fence and effectively issued a call to arms. He is not speaking on behalf of the Welsh Liberal Democrats or me on this issue.

"Labour Cardiff West MP KEVIN BRENNAN said:"I couldn’t agree more with Peter Black’s comments. It was irresponsible of Lembit to talk of possible violence if hunting is banned after our vote in the Commons.

"What this comment reveals more than anything I think is the gulf between what the Liberal Democrats say in the cities and what they say in their rural seats. Recently we have seen the Liberals campaigning against anti-social behaviour in by-elections and council elections despite having voted against tough Labour measures to combat petty crime.

"This ferocious attack on Lembit Opik is symptomatic of today’s Liberal Party - unsure about what they stand for and lacking in solid, fully costed policies they can stand up in public."

Splott Swimming Pool

2004-09-14T08:20:00.000Z

The official re-opening of Splott Swimming Pool is to take place on Thursday 23rd September.

The Sports Council for Wales and Cardiff Council jointly funded the work, which included:
- A new roof and ceiling- Upgrading of the shower areas
- A larger gym fitted out with new equipment
- A larger foyer area with new doors for easier and safer use for disabled customers
- A family/disabled changing room
- Complete refurbishment of the pool plant equipment and air handling units

Black Bridge - Further information

2004-08-24T08:28:00.000Z

The Council has issued the following press release concerning the work recently carried out on the Black Bridge.

Black Bridge Now Showing In Technicolour.

Young people from Eastmoors Community Centre are helping to transform Cardiff's Black Bridge by designing and painting a mural of many colours to improve the condition of the key local landmark which links the communities of Adamsdown and Splott.

The art project has been co-ordinated by Cardiff Council with the assistance of council youth workers and support from the Princes Trust. Funding has been provided through the Council's Neighbourhood Renewal Scheme programme.Cardiff artists Bradley Woods and Andrew Hartford have been working with the group of young people for several weeks to design, scope and produce the mural, which the Council hopes will help combat continuing problems with graffiti and anti-social behaviour on the bridge.

Bradley (29) a self-taught artist who grew up in Splott and has been working with schools and youth groups in Cardiff and throughout England and Wales for several years, said: "Too often young people get a rap for their exploits, but this project shows the true extent of their potential if they are given the chance to use it."

"We have been working on the design and preparation of this commission for several weeks and have followed the same process I would for any professional job. The kids have been totally enthusiastic and we have been running to catch up with them at times.

"Members of the youth club at Eastmoors have been instrumental in bringing the project to fruition. After consultation with ward members and young people in the area the Black Bridge was identified as a potential location for an art project last year and Liz Dutton a youth worker for Splott, Adamsdown and Tremorfa has been working with neighbourhood planners, her contacts in the community and the Princes Trust to bring the project forward.

"This has been a great experience for everyone," she said. "And the project has done wonders for the self-confidence of the young people involved, who have benefited immensely by being part of the whole process from start to finish. They have had the satisfaction not only of seeing their ideas taken on board but of showing the community what they are capable of.

"The Princes Trust has also supported the project through their development officer Sobia Iqbal, who is employed by the Trust under the Communities First Initiative to work with young people aged 14 to 25 in Splott.Working with Liz, Sobia, Bradley and Andrew, the young people, who all attend the Eastmoors Youth Club, decided on a welcome theme for one side of the bridge, depicting the Splott community, and on the other side an "express yourself positively" mural which shows different characters all expressing themselves positively through activities such as basketball and DJ'ing.

Hannah Kirkland, Senior Strategic Planning Officer for Cardiff Council said the authority was delighted at the success of the project and the young people's enthusiasm. "This is what neighbourhood renewal schemes are all about - a partnership with the community, for the benefit of the community."

"Graffiti has been an ongoing problem on the Black Bridge, but this is an excellent example of young people taking direct ownership of an issue to help make their community a better place. I'm really impressed at their efforts and I think locals will be too when they see the results.

"The Black Bridge Project was given funding last year to undertake environmental improvements to the bridge including replacing the parapet fencing, repaving access ramps, installing new street lighting, litterbins and motorcycle barriers. Further funding has been made available this year to complete the work and address ongoing issues of graffiti and community safety. CCTV is also to be introduced on the bridge.

Cardiff Council runs the annual Neighbourhood Renewal Schemes programme to help implement local regeneration schemes across the city. If you would like to know more about the programme, please contact Neighbourhood Planning, Cardiff Council, County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, CF10 4UW. Ph (029) 2087 3263

Black Bridge Neighbourhood Renewal Scheme

2004-08-04T08:36:00.000Z

The Black Bridge Project was allocated funding last year to undertake some environmental improvements to the bridge, and further funding is available this year to complete the works.

Environmental enhancement works carried out last year included replacing the parapet fencing, repaving the access ramps, repairing and repainting the fencing, installing new street lighting, litter bins and motorcycle barriers (currently waiting to be installed).

Although the above works have improved the environment of the bridge, there are still issues to be addressed:

Graffiti - Since the installation of the solid parapet fencing over the railway lines, there have been problems with graffiti.

Community Safety - Visibility of pedestrians on the bridge has improved however the solid panels have resulted in restricted surveillance. Although enhancements have taken place to improve pedestrians' perception of the bridge, many users still have a fear of crime on the bridge.There are still issues with youths congregating on the bridge.

It is proposed that the project will be delivered in two parts:

1. Installation of CCTV cameras

2. Community mural on the fencing. A group of young people in the area will be working with the Princes Trust, Youth Services and a local community artist to produce a mural on the solid panels on the bridge. A copy of the art work will be on display at Eastmoors Community Centre, the Star Centre and Splott Swimming Pool the week commencing 2nd August if you wish to see it prior to implementation on the bridge. The art work will be taking place Friday 13th August, 10am - 4pm. The bridge will be closed to access at these times.

If you wish to discuss the project further, please contact Neighbourhood Planning, Cardiff County Council, County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, CF10 4UW. Tel: 029 20 873 263

Welcome!!

2004-07-18T01:05:00.000Z

Welcome to the Splott & Tremorfa Branch Labour Party Website.

It's is a place for us to keep in touch with the Splott and Tremorfa Community,
and also for you to tell us of anything that we might need to know.

We'll keep you updated on issues of concern to the Community.
And if you want us to look into anything for you-then let us know
and we'll keep you updated both on here and in person.